Anybody got recommendations for a digital SLR with the manual
adjustments mentioned? Body and a quality 50-200 zoom lens
for less than a grand?

Sony DSCH1 ( the one with 20x optical)
Nikon D40x package w/2 lenses, and 10mp
Nikon D60
Nikon D90
Nikon D90 Coolpix
Lumix DMC GH1
Pentax X70


Just a few.