I just read that, whereas the Canon 350D set the standards and was the model of choice in its category for some years, the Canon 400D has been surpassed in quality by the Nikon and even the Sony Alpha equivalent models (in the 10 megapixel prosumer class). But that does mean it's still one of the very best cameras around. I don't think you can go wrong with it. But, as Michael pointed out, the standard Canon (kit) lenses are not the best quality. Now wasn't that a fairly objective respons from an Olympus user..? ;o))

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