I have the D90 and I LOVE it. It's my very first DSLR and it does everything I can possibly think of for it to do and more. I highly recommend the D90 and I'd buy it again in a heartbeat.
You mentioned wanting to do videos - do all of these models have that capability?
Oh and with the D90, you can use less expensive lenses that do not have an autofocus motor in them. With the D3000-D5000, you either have to buy more expensive autofocus lenses or you'll have to manually focus your shots. Not having to manually focus my shots has been a huge plus for me. I'm not sure how the D300S or D7000 work with different lenses.
You can choose to buy just the camera body only and purchase lenses separately, or you can purchase a kit that includes a lens (or lenses). Lenses will come with caps but you'll need UV filters (to protect the lens when the cap is off). Some kits will include a strap and carrying case, some won't, it just depends on the setup you buy. Check out Amazon.com or one of online camera stores - you'll see that you can buy cameras in many different packages and combinations.
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