While you can forget about the issue about high iso noise and additional 2mp, the improved AF borrowed from the 30D might be worth it.

As quoted from dpreview:


I have been playing with a 30D a couple of days ago and the 50mm f/1.8 + larger viewfinder made it a breeze to focus, compose and shoot. The AF was much responsive compared to my D70s + 50mm f/1.8 so i think the AF does makes a difference in shooting.

Now i'm even more gatal for D80.. unexpectedly poisoned myself thru a canon. Geez....

Bwahahaha, good one there. But you're forgetting that the D80 comes with

- D200 large viewfinder
- 11-area AF system (new version of Multi-CAM 1000, similar to D200)
- Improved high ISO (based on what i've seen)
- In camera tweaking (D-lighting, image overlay, multiple exposures, color modes)
- Upgraded wireless flash support (CLS)
- Manual kelvin temperature

Must counter poison... lol. I'm sticking to the dark side thank you

Well you were quoting me in your reply..

But anyway, i feel that it's the same thing in the nikon and canon camp this time around. They are both targeting at the market segment created by Sony A100. What the 400D is to 350D is the same as D80 to D70s.

My 2 cents is that if you have not outgrown your old camera there is really no need for a new one. If you need a second body to work with, the new body should be a nice candidate.

Cheers

Canon's not the only one with white lense now.. Nikon's white lense is slowly appearing too! Reasoning? I don't know.. but it's every bit as long, hard, cold, white and sexy