1. As someone pointed out, the *ist D is only really a bit more than the 300D. 2. The old lenses work fine with firmware 1.1. I use mine all the time, despite the "crippled" K mount. This means there are a lot of old lenses available for the *ist D. 3. I'll defer to others as to the timing of the Baby D. However, point out to her that trading lenses works both ways.
Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED]

