[Rob Barron]

I guess what I am concerned about is whether the 40D turns out to be just a better built 400D. After all in general terms the 10D was a better built 300D and the 30D a better built 350D (not comparing all specs here, just making a general point!) so is the 40D going to be a well-built 10.1MP, 2.5" screen, auto-sensor cleaning, spot-metering camera?

I really hope they are a bit more imaginative and take us further up than that, albeit that is still excellent specification. The extra 2Mp wasn't enough to make me get a 400D to go with my 20D (I am looking to buy a second camera, not replace the one I have). I intend to keep my 20D for back-up and use the 40D for most work as I can't afford to turn up at a wedding with a camera that decides to die on me!

Anyway, I think if most 20D/30D owners are honest, their one biggest wish is a full-frame camera at an affordable price (sub-£1000).