Quote Originally Posted by Franglais
I checked out some weights:

Your Canon XTi body: 510g
Latest Canon Rebel Ti1 body: 480g
Latest Canon 18-55 IS lens: 200g
Your Canon 24-105L: 670g
Olympus E620 (4x3 format) body only: 475g
Canon G10: 401g
Olympus P1 without lens: 375g

I don't think the 4x3 system is going to give you a DSLR that is significantly lighter than the Rebel. And from what I've heard, the latest plastic 18-55 IS lens is quite a good performer.
Wow! Thanks so much for doing this.......it really helps to be able to compare the weight of the cameras/lenses (btw I sold the 24-105L due to the weight). I didn't realize it was so much heavier than the camera!

I think I'll look at this again in the morning....after I've had my coffee and can think a bit more clearly!

Thanks again.

Liz