----- Original Message ----- From: "Russell Baker" : I took an online glance at the new Canon Rebel XT, : possibly a used Canon10 D or a new Nikon D 70. the D70 is soon to be replaced with a D70s - the benefit? It'll use SD cards instead of CF (!??) and it will have proprietry RAW's - so you'll have to buy additional software to handle the images. personally I'd recommend the Canon over the Nikon. Or do as some other member suggested and have a serious look at the new Konica Minolta offering. my 2c worth k