I got the Canon 450d kit too after dropping my Pentax when i was in Berlin, so i spoilt myself...The 450d is a great Camera for begginers im told, pretty technical if you ask me!! and as for other Objectives and lenses it can be a very expensive hobby, like everything in life eh =) Incuding Minis!!
here are a few of my pictures...great fun to be had with any camera if you ask me!!
great thread too.
That picture is amazing!!