I just saw a listing for the Canon Rebel XT (350D) on a price tracking service I sometimes follow:

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT 8MP Digital SLR Camera Body for $382 shipped. Dell Home has the Canon EOS 350D Digital Rebel XT 8MP Digital SLR Camera Body in Silver or Black for $382 with free shipping… [dealmac – 20 most recent deals.]

A very decent DSLR body for less than $400 – that is quite something! And the Rebel XT is no slouch as a photographic tool – don’t be put off by its small size and so forth. (Note: You’ll still need to get a lens since one is not included at this price.)

I used the XT for two years, especially for backpacking photography. Here is an example:

Mount Winchell. Sierra Nevada, California. August 13, 2005. © Copyright G Dan Mitchell.

I gave mine away to my son, but I’m almost tempted to purchase another as a smaller, lighter body when I see a price like this.