nice little story sounds .... saucy. how is the 40d because when i upgrade im thinking of getting a 40d or what ever is next in the mid-range class. so whats it like???
but for now im faithful to my 400
It's a nice upgrade mate, it's solid & weighty due to it having an alloy body, which makes the 400D feel like a toy in comparason, due to it having a plastic body as you'll know.
It's smoother, nicer to hold/use etc, and due to the mirror having a two motors on it (one to lift it, one to lower it - I'm hoping i'm right in saying that?) instead of a spring like on the 400D, the shutter sound is a lot quieter, deeper and smoother.
Then theres other bits that to add, like the Live View, which I never thought I would use that much due to having got used to using the viewfinder on the 400D, but I gave it a try last night when I shot some sunset's, and it was awesome.
A worth-while upgrade mate, allthough if you've only just got a 400D, i'm guessing you'll be getting into that to start with, by which time the 50D will be out (next year) so that might be your next option to upgrade to.
I think the next camera up in the Canon line, at the minute, is the 5D, which is full-frame & at least twice the cost new, as a 40D is new.
Edited to add - After finding out it's bigger than the 400D, I was doubting whether i'd like it or not, due to only being 5ft 5 & a small build, but it fits nicely into my hands, and you really know it's there, which gives you more stability etc (does for me, anyway).
from me today(they know who they are 
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