Canon EOS 20D or Nikon D200

[reader]

Well, here goes. In the next week or so, I have to make the decision. Making a trip to China at the end of the month and will be going to Africa in the summer. I've decided it's time for a new DSLR.

I don't like the D50/D70 "feel." I prefer a "larger, more solid" feel.

I was already keen on the EOS 20D but then saw the Nikon D200. But I've read about banding problems with that camera and questions of quality control.

Was hoping to find a full review of the D200 here but, alas, not yet. (I've seen the DP review.)

I would pair the D200 with a Nikkor 18-200 3.5 lens.

Any D200 owners out there who could weigh in with an opinion?

Thanks!