On Tue, 14 Sep 2004 13:02:58 -0400 (EDT), ADavidhazy <andpph@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote/replied to: >i think the die is cast for the Rebel and >hopefully the plastic bodies will survive >at least a couple of years by which time >they will probably be obsolete - quite a >difference vs. film cameras!!! The Rebel is rather crippled. No mirror lockup, no manual selection of AF mode, etc. I would not suggest it for a photo class. -- Jim Davis, Nature Photography http://jimdavis.oberro.com/ Standard Poodles for fun BMW motorcycle for pleasure