$499 brand new at ritzcamera + $50 giftcard

how does this compare with a 20d or 40d?

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#3, WOW I've NEVER heard of that website before! Thanks for the great tip! *smirk*

#2 the 20D, 30D, 40D are on a different level than this.

Have to agree with #1, I'd buy new for not much more.

My views on the Nikon D40[x]/D60 are stated elsewhere. If you have Nikon lenses, I recommend better models. Nikon makes some outstanding models, the D300 is tops (if you have the dough) in a semi-pro, and even some used models (g, D50, D80) would be better than a D40[x] refurb.

If you don't have Nikon lenses, again, go with another Nikon model instead. Otherwise, virtually every other vendor has better features at an entry-level price. e, good (or complete) AF lens compatibility, auto-bracketing and other basic interface features standard, more AF points and intelligence, etc...

Meh... Canon XSi.

Wish this was yellow and waterproof...I keep getting bitten by barracudas...

#4, you must be new to bend...

Not a great price.

Not a bad camera. Not a great one either.

Persoanlly I like Nikons. Have 3 digital SLRs. Seems useless to buy another.

Film cameras were never upgraded as fast as these, so one lived with one for years.

i think canon is the best slr

#11...and you must think your civic is the best car too...

how many posts is this?

PASS

#11 It is a religious answer. It really depends on your investment on lens. Lens collection are easily several times of $ of a camera body.

#9, you must be new to ben...