About the 40D:
1. What is the shutter count? If under 30k, bargain for 28-29k including kit-lens and take it. Great choice. The shutter can live for another 100k shots.
2. Yes, it is better than the D5000 in every aspect apart from video. The high ISO performance is also quite good upto ISO 1600 easily. So no worries.
3. Expect to put in more time learning. A 40D is better than a D5000 but only in the hands of someone who can exploit it. Otherwise it's just another SLR.
Cheers!
Payne
1. What is the shutter count? If under 30k, bargain for 28-29k including kit-lens and take it. Great choice. The shutter can live for another 100k shots.
2. Yes, it is better than the D5000 in every aspect apart from video. The high ISO performance is also quite good upto ISO 1600 easily. So no worries.
3. Expect to put in more time learning. A 40D is better than a D5000 but only in the hands of someone who can exploit it. Otherwise it's just another SLR.

Cheers!
Payne