One point about the 300D over the D60 10D etc (henceforth known as Good Cameras).
On the Good cameras there is a focus setting called AI Focus which basically will (try and) keep focusing on a moving object, say an aircraft. It is available on the “sports” setting in the basic mode (i.e the camera chooses the settings) and all of the creative modes (i.e. where you can set one or all of the exposure settings).
On the 300D it is ONLY available in the sports setting so, for example, if one was trying to take a photo of a prop driven warbird flying roughly towards you on a sunny day, the camera would try and use the fastest shutter speed possible to freeze the action. Thus no chance of blurred props.
When I has a look at one in Jessops (I actually like the shop BTW) it did feel rather flimsey and I wouldnt be happy hanging a 100-400 L IS off it to the same extent that I can with my D60 (and yes I am bloody careful with it when that weight of lens is on).
Other than that its a 10D with many of the options removed, I think you have a simple choice. If you cant afford to get expensive lenses (yes I am an L series lens bigot – cant see the point in paying a fortune for a camera with 6.1Mp and then putting cheap glass on it) and are happy with stationary(ish) props and much less functionality. Then go for the 300D. I’m not trying to damn the camera , or your choice of it if you do get it. Just giving my opinion thats all.
If it was me, I would try for a second hand D60 or 10D (but check the sensor first).
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