Thanks for the link photo-john.

I went and handled a couple of camera's yesterday. To be honest i didnt mind the feel of the 400d and considering it will be used more often than not on a tripod set up for food photography and the only other use maybe me taking it on a hike with my family (in which its lightweight will be a bonus) . I think i would end up with a better deal going with the 400d, I also looked at the 30D (not to buy) but it is a camera that i think i would really like to upgrade to eventually, hence maybe being able to use any lenses that i buy.

The guy at the camera shop also made my decision a little harder by showing me the Nikon D80, aaahhhh decisions, decisions, I think im talking myself into the canon.....