buying in the US ?

[Viper]

is this a good idea, apart charging when back in the UK

i was thinking of a 400D, with the good exchange rate and im popping over for a few days the Rebel looks like a real bargain?

www.amazon.com/Canon-Digital-10-1MP-18-55mm-3-5-5-6/dp/B000I3XQNC/ref=dp_variations_3/102-3320951-4640136

[Zad]

At a tourist rate of £1=$1:85 I make that £415. Excluding import duty and taxes etc (you were going to declare it and not just bung it in your camera case weren't you?). Last week Currys had an offer on where (with the help of a couple of published discount codes) you could have got it with UK charger, warranty etc for £421. See www.hotukdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57417

Unfortunately that offer has expired, but given the nature of the beast there will almost certainly be another one in the next couple of weeks. If you don't want to wait then Warehouse Express have it at £429 including cashback. www.warehouseexpress.com/?/photo/CanonCashbackProductList.html