I am a photography major at the University of California at Berkeley.  I bought the Canon EOS 400/ Rebel Xti because it was the most popular camera being sold at Best Buy.  But I soon learned that not only was it popular, but it also took GREAT, FANTASTIC! pictures.  The zoom is amazing, way better than your regular point and shoot cameras.  I believe with all my photography experience the best photographs have been taken with a Canon.  I strongly recommend switching if you do not already use it.  The screen is really clear, it is easy to use.  The… read full review »