Hello, i do own a 300D (but have never got my hands on a 10D). So of course i can't answer your prime question. But one thing to your Nr.2: there's no newer technology in the 300D. It's basically a 10D with a plastic-body instead of magnesium (?) and a mirror instead of a penta-prisma. Additionally there are some functions missing on the 300D (user-defined parameters, flash on rear, selectable flash-strenght, combination of shoot-modes and light-metering is predefined - non-selectable) .. depends on your use if that can be a problem or not. The pics themselfes are absolutely the same (same sensor, same electronics in processing) when using the same lens. To me, the 300D is easier in handling (having the display in the back instead on-top and i prefer the cursor to move through the menus instead of the 10Ds wheel) .. but that's just a matter of personal taste. The 10D with her metal-body may live longer .. don't know if that could ever be a problem in "normal" usage ... the more than this cam (for me) may be replaced in 5 years. So, to cut that short: despite the 10D offering more options (and therefore is the better cam), the 300D is quite fine for me. Use the saved money on good lenses for any SLR is crippled if you try to save money on the lenses. There'll be no fun with your 10D if you budget limits you to cheapest lenses ... But do as you wanted and get your hands on both of them! Maybe the 10D is love on first sight and the 300D isn't :). And if you don't already own canon-lenses, take the Nikon D70 into your choice. She maybe not to bad too - when she'll get available. Hope this helps a little Tom