Thanks to all for the info and advice. I'll have a closer look at things tonight (me? webmailing from work? no sir...).
I was hoping to stick with Pentax but if their offerings don't compare so well then I'll have to look at other brands - as long as I can use the same cards as the K10D I'll be happy. Steve Desjardins wrote: > Maybe instead of a P&S digital you could invest some > money in a second smaller camera bag appropriate for hiking. ;-) Sorry it has to be a P&S. I'm not carrying any SLR kit up hills on the bike as its bulk will get in the way! It'd also serve as a "second camera" which can be easily pocketable (or handbagable as appropriate). OK, maybe 5th or 6th camera ;) - Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

