John, FYI, Teds currently have an offer for the 350D for $1499 after cashback from Canon. You would need a C/F card (I bought a 1G for $140) The remote's not very expensive for the 350D and the flash reader's not necessary. BTW the 350D is USB2 whereas the 300D is 1.1
http://www.teds.com.au/www/6/1001102..._1005803_.html