The following was a review I submitted at Epinions 5 years ago:This is my third digital camera. I started with a point and shoot Kodak and then last year although I was already drooling for a digital SLR I could not justify the price but now, with this $1499 price who can resist?

Comment: Grrr… Today I could probably buy 3 Canon Digital Rebels at that price! The Canon EOS 30D is now only 899 at Amazon! A Canon EOS 40D sells at roughly the same price.

I ordered the camera first from Ritz with its free shipping and all but lost my patience after a week of waiting. To my surprise, I accidentally found one at the CalumetPhoto website. I received the camera after a week’s worth of anticipation.

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