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but if I was buying a DSLR at the moment it would be hard to dismiss the Rebel out of hand.

I got the Rebel/300D a few weeks ago. With the cashback it wasn't worth importing one because you would only save a few quid. I considered the D70, the 10D (which is being discounted) and *seriously* considered the 20D but thought I would rather get the 70-200 L lens with the difference (£400) and then get another body in a couple of years when I have learnt the basics and could appeciate the extra features etc. I haven't got the L lens yet but the kit 18-55mm seems to produce good pictures, although it is a little flimsy (the focussing bit at the front moves around quite a bit!)

I haven't taken a huge number of photos with the Rebel but I am very impressed with it - the low light performance is very good, I love having DOF and the standard battery seems to last ages and charge in an hour.

Gareth