The Olympus C-8080 rules supreme on the "SLR-like" list.

Olympus C-8080

PS: The D70 is plastic also. It has a better kit lens and other minor improvements, but is much more expensive than the Rebel. My Rebel kit was $500 after rebates.

Chad Purser 2002 Lexus IS300 5-speed manual formerly '98 Silver SVT