>You can get an idea of the 'digital focal length equivalent' by >multiplying by 1.5 in the case of the D70. Jim "We" all know what you mean but probably 75% (note 1) of current (active) camera users (in the UK at least) have absolutely no idea - never having taken more than 10 rolls of film in thier lives before getting their new gadget. 'digital focal length equivalent' just harks back to the past when we should let it go. My gran never felt the need to talk about "35mm equivalent focal lengths" when lack of film for her box camera foced her to upgrade to 35mm. Anyway, I've just acquired a second hand EOS 1Ds (Note 2) Where can I get "optimised for digital replacements for my current Canon EOS range :) Bob Note 1: 84.36% of statisitics quoted on line are made up. Note 2: I wish that were true ;o( -- Whatever you Wanadoo: http://www.wanadoo.co.uk/time/ This email has been checked for most known viruses - find out more at: http://www.wanadoo.co.uk/help/id/7098.htm