SH - Yeah, she did all her schooling using a Nikon and developed an attachment to them. After handling a D70 that belongs to a friend I have to say that the Nikon dSLR cameras do feel more substantial and well build when compared to the Canons in the same category.

I'm happy as we saved enough on the purchase to justify my 70-300mm VR telephoto lens. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

From what I have seen, the Nikons do seem to take a slightly nicer picture as well. Just seems crisper to me when I compare them to the rebel's shots. I know photo clarity is a brutally complex subject, but the old Mk I eyeball is happier with the Nikon output.