06-04-2011, 07:37 PM
If you look around you can usually find previous model NOS for very inexpensive on line. I picked up a rebel 450d a couple of years ago that way when the 500 came along. Can't complain about it's performance at all in any aspect. It's become my grab and go p&s with a lot of extra capability when needed. Then you can put more money on a decent lens.