Great camera - what the *ist DL should of been

If you are looking for a DSLR for under 600 bucks this is the camera to get. This camera improves on the IST DL in almost every way. The shake reduction is awesome, battery life is great, pictures clear, the 11-point AF is a godsend for these cameras, and the fact that it uses AA batteries and SD cards is also great. My only gripes are the slow buffer speed when it comes to continuous shooting. Once again this camera is not ideal for the sport enthusiast but it still holds it's own. I also think they could of have improved the Auto-Focus a tad more (although the 11-Point AF helps greatly in lowlight and low contrast situations). This camera is easy to hold for long periods of time especially compared to the Canon Rebel XT model (which caused my hand to cramp up within 5 minutes of holding it). Don't even consider the *ist DL. Start with this.