I believe you are debating the wrong two cameras, being that the more recent 20D is more similarly priced to the Rebel 400D than the 10D. The 20D is currently going for less than $700 on ebay, so that seems a better debate. With that said, the 10D can be had for so cheap its almost unbelievable, and its the same great camera it was when it was released. A semi-pro 6mp camera for the price of a flash, wow. If you can't afford the 20D or Rebel in lieu of getting better glass, I certainly think the 10D would be just fine for now. With a camera of this magnitude, any of the 3 could help a good photographer take great photos. I think at that point its about the artist, not so much about the latest and greatest. Many spectacular photos have been taken even with digital point and shoots. You can use Noise Ninja or similar for low light/noisey photos.
Between the 20D and Rebel there are some interesting differences, new vs used, bigger LCD, more megapixels, though that is almost irrelevant, and perhaps a warrantly, however, the 20D is a better built, more professional camera with many other features. If you're not running around shooting a wedding or using it "under pressure", I would think the Rebel could suit you fine. I shot a wedding, concert and fashion shoot with the much older, first generation Rebel, needless to say, the 20D and Rebel 400D are leaps and bounds superior.
Any of the aforementioned cameras will have the smaller 1.6x crop factor viewfinder, in regards to your PS.
Canon 10D vs. 400D for first dSLR; Viewfinder?
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I believe you are debating the wrong two cameras, being that the more recent 20D is more similarly priced to the Rebel 400D than the 10D. The 20D is currently going for less than $700 on ebay, so that seems a better debate. With that said, the 10D can be had for so cheap its almost unbelievable, and its the same great camera it was when it was released. A semi-pro 6mp camera for the price of a flash, wow. If you can't afford the 20D or Rebel in lieu of getting better glass, I certainly think the 10D would be just fine for now. With a camera of this magnitude, any of the 3 could help a good photographer take great photos. I think at that point its about the artist, not so much about the latest and greatest. Many spectacular photos have been taken even with digital point and shoots. You can use Noise Ninja or similar for low light/noisey photos.
Between the 20D and Rebel there are some interesting differences, new vs used, bigger LCD, more megapixels, though that is almost irrelevant, and perhaps a warrantly, however, the 20D is a better built, more professional camera with many other features. If you're not running around shooting a wedding or using it "under pressure", I would think the Rebel could suit you fine. I shot a wedding, concert and fashion shoot with the much older, first generation Rebel, needless to say, the 20D and Rebel 400D are leaps and bounds superior.
Any of the aforementioned cameras will have the smaller 1.6x crop factor viewfinder, in regards to your PS.