I'm in love…

Canon EOS 350D Digital Rebel

* 8.2-megapixel, 22.2 x 14.8mm, 12-bit RGB CMOS sensor delivering 3,456 x 2,304-pixel images. Effective count of 8.0-megapixels and 3:2 aspect ratio.
* Single-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lenses (supports all Canon EOS series lenses). Focal length multiplier of 1.6x as compared to a 35mm camera.
* Variable ISO (100, 200, 400, 800, and 1,600 settings).
* TTL optical viewfinder with detailed information display, diopter adjustment, and depth-of-field preview.
* 1.8-inch, low-temperature TFT LCD with 115,000 pixels.
* Automatic, Program AE, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Depth-of-Field AE, and Manual exposure modes, plus Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, and Flash Off programmed modes.
* Operates in “shooting priority mode,” meaning there's no separate “playback” mode to view pictures. Pictures can be viewed between shots, and even if camera is showing a picture or in a menu, pressing the Shutter button causes the camera to take a photo immediately.
* Continuous Shooting mode capturing as many as 14 images as fast as 3 frames per second (with shutter speeds of 1/250 second or faster.)
* Variable white balance with Auto, six manual presets, and a Custom setting (reads from a neutral gray or white card), as well as a color correction tool.
* TTL autofocus with seven focusing points, manually or automatically selectable. One shot AF, AI Servo AF , AI Focus AF, and manual focus with AF assist beam, depending on exposure mode selected. Working range of EV 0.5 to 18 at ISO 100.
* Built-in E-TTL retractable-type flash with red-eye reduction. Guide Number is 13/43 at ISO 100, m/ft, flash angle covers the field of an 17mm lens. Topside hot shoe for external flash connection of EX Speedlite flashes.
* Flash exposure lock function. (FEL)
* External hot shoe supports E-TTL II metering, FEL, and FP (high speed sync) flash with Canon EX Series Speedlight.
* Redeye Reduction via built-in illuminator.
* TTL maximum-aperture metering with a 35-zone silicon photocell. 35-zone Evaluative metering linked to all focusing points, Center weighted average metering, or nine percent central-area spot metering. Metering range of EV 1 to 20 (at normal temperatures, EF 50mm f/1.4 USM, ISO 100).
* Adjustable exposure compensation from -2 to +2 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 EV increments in all exposure modes.
* Auto exposure bracketing (AEB) from -2 to +2 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 EV increments in all autoexposure modes.
* White balance bracketing. (JPEG file format only)
* Shutter speeds from 1/4,000 to 30 seconds, and a Bulb setting for longer exposures.
* Electronic self-timer with a fixed duration of 10 seconds.
* Optional external hand grip/battery pack adds secondary shutter release and control wheel, as well as AE lock and focus point buttons for vertical-format shooting.
* Image storage on CompactFlash Type I or II, compatible with IBM MicroDrives
* USB 2.0 connectivity with TWAIN driver for PC and Adobe Photoshop plugin for Macintosh. NTSC/PAL selectable video out connectivity. E3 remote control socket and IR remote control window.
* 24-bit JPEG and 36-bit RAW data file formats. Available resolution settings are: 3,456 x 2,304; 2,496 x 1,664; and 1,728 x 1,152.
* Backlit LCD data readout, for easier operation in the dark.
* DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) and DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) compliant.
* Direct Print capability to selected Canon photo printers.
* Camera body available separately, or as part of a kit with lens and accessories.

I barely have a clue as to what all of that means. But I want it. God, do I want it. And it's only $899. My birthday is May 12. You all should think about pooling your money together and making me happy for my birthday.