Michele I am not sure but I think the Canon EOS comes in a few models. Mine is a 300, and like most of the SLR type digitals, has three metering modes - like the SLR's, you need to set your preference for the one you prefer, I believe there is a default which is typical to most 35mm cameras.
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My old favorite film camera of choice has been my "used to be trusty" Canon A1. It's an ol' 1978 body....basically the same as an AE "Program" w/ a couple more bells and whistles.
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Geary no one would know it here, but photography was my major interest when I did my post graduate work, and I have to tell you - do NOT by a high end digital with this mindset. That is what I did. After I had to re learn the SLR concepts since most of my cameras have had auto features, I then had to learn the "computer" in the body. Fortunately there is a good amount of help out there.
I am not sure where my camera falls in the ones mentioned here, but just a few thoughts.
The more expensive the camera, the more you will not find any reference to "mega" pixels, but you will learn about pixels per inch (something like that), I think this is what Mike is talking about, and he is right that most sales people have no idea what this means.
I think if you like your Canon film camera, you might consider a Canon digital, simply because your lens' will work with it, this is the same thought as a Nikon.
I think the lag on the shutter is not so much a function of the camera, but the memory card you are using. There are cards that function as "fast" flash cards if you want to fire off shots.
The auto focus (I have talked with Mike on this) on my camera is not a good thing because of what I am shooting. For the lens to be able to register the focal length it needs to see its subject, meaning it will flash if needed. If you are using more dramatic lighting for portraits, a flash is not a good thing, nor is it for documenting your work when finished. Mine is almost always on manual focus.
I think one of the greatest things about my Canon, is with the "flash" memory card, I am able to set the preferences to range on the white balance and exposure, meaning each shot gives me 9 images. I set the multiple shots with my time release option so it acts like a shutter release cord and keeps me from touching while shooting.
I am still trying to figure it all out, then add PhotoShop on Panther...
Beth