Canon eos 350d or 400d????

I am wanting to buy my first digital SLR camera and am not sure which to buy. As the Canon Eos 350D is no longer in production, it is much cheaper to buy (money IS an issue for me). Although i can afford to go for the 400D (barely...leaving me with barely anything!) I am not sure whether I should stick to the 350D....is there a big difference?? thanks for your help!

The 350d is a good "first" camera and will suit you fine for a few /couple more years until you can afford to upgrade.

if your aiming for the 400D make sure you have money for a decent lens. The Canon kit 18-55 is a mediocore lens.
http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/cano...

So saving the money on the body (by going to the 350d) you can afford a better lens, thus getting better images. Megapixels count only if you plan on making big enlargements (A3+, 13"x19" or bigger) or do alot of cropping.

go for the 400D

Auto Focus Type:
350D-7-point phase detection (TTL-CT-SIR CMOS)
400D-9-point phase detection CT-SIR CMOS Sensor, 1 cross-type, 8 single-axis

Imaging Sensor (Megapixels):
350D-8MP; 400D-10MP

Optical VF Type:
350D-SLR type, eye-level pentamirror
400D- SLR type, eye-level pentamirror, 95%, 0.8x, 21mm relief, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter

LCD Size (inches):
350D-1.8
400D-2.5

LCD Resolution (pixels):
350D-115000
400D-230000

LCD in 400D is with wide 160 degree viewing angle, much brighter backlight.

I would go with the 400d as it ihas more megapixels so it will last you longer, as you can do bigger prints, and crop more without loosing too much image qulity. I would not purcahse a used canera as you do not know it's full history so it can be risky.

get the 350d the use the cash saved to get a better lens I use a 300d and it still works fine 6.5 mp not a problem