It is interesting to see Ken Rockwell angry with Nikon. Its like someone in the Nikon forum said earlier, Nikon always seems surprised when anyone wants to buy there cameras.
I would like a lower priced 30d. That would be cool. But I would have prefered a somewhat higher priced somewhat better featured 400d. The 30d has all the features I want, but (even though its only 2mp) I know myself to well. I want the extra resolution one way or the other. The 400D does look like a nice upgrade in many respects, bigger LCD, somewhat improved grip, 10.1 MP. The dust removal sounds cool.
It probably doesn't make sense for Canon to add more features than it has. But its irritating as this cam gives me almost everything I want.... but not quite. I hate to switch to Nikon, because despite what some may think I prefer Canon. Ive only owned Canons. I hauled my film Rebel all around London and Paris, and got some great pics which I cherish (some of which are being used by at my old college for promotional materials).
Canon is the industry leader for a good reason. Im sure the 400d will be very successfull. Im just not certain if Ill be satisfied. Its a shame pdreview got shafted. There previews and reviews are always extremely helpfull.
