Yes, i am fully aware that the D70 rocks the world, and I would love
to get one, but the 8400 intrigues me.  I have played with it at the
camera shop, and have taken a picture or 2 and printed it out, but
does anyone out there have an 8400 and love it?  Or hate it?  I am
going to Europe in March, and need a new camera to take with me, and
the thought of not taking an slr is very attractive to me as it is a
second honeymoon with my wife.
I have been watching for the full reports on Steve's Digicams and
DPreview, but i would love to hear some real-world reports about the
8400.  Background info-I have been shooting for over 15 years with
mostly manual equipment (I cheated for 2 years with an Elan 7 I never
learned to love), have had a few solo shows, and a few group shows.  I
photograph primarily in zoos and museums (lower light areas,
obviously), and will probably duck in a few of those in England.
(Although I promised my wife we would do things she wants to do also).
I am ready to take the digital plunge, and the D-70 is just a hair
out of budget, and a little bigger than I want to go with.  Will the
8400 meet and exceed my expectations?
roger