Digital camera buying advice

OK, my wife & I are going an a great vacation soon, and I'm going to upgrade my point-&-shoot digicam (which we'll also bring). I'd like some advice, preferably from anyone who's familiar with one or all of my choices.

It's come down to the Nikon D40/D40x, the Nikon D80, and the Canon Digital Rebel XTi (E400). Here's what I've found so far:

Pros:

• D40(x): Nikon's metering system, very small & light, user friendly, availability of their excellent 18-200mm image stabilizing lens, price (D40)
• D80: Nikon's metering system, 11-point AF (vs 3 on the D40(x)), dedicated WB control, depth-of-field bracketing
• XTi:9-point AF, dust reduction, dedicated WB control, depth-of-field bracketing, great color, availability of their excellent 10-20mm WA zoom lens, small & light

Cons:

• D40(x): 3-point AF, no dedicated WB control
• D80: price, size
• XTi: Charging flash stops camera, no available low/mid-to-tele zoom lens

Things I don't care about:

• Having to use AF-S lenses with the D40(x)
• Megapixels.

Thanks in advance to any takers.

-K

Wish I could offer some advice but wanted to wish you a great vacation anyway. :laugh2:

Thanks, man. Maybe I'll post a pic or 2 here after we return.

Cheers,

-K

Sounds good, I'll be watching for them! :smile: