huck,

really didn't have a budget, but after looking, i'll probably stay under a grand to get going. reading some of the numbers stuff, regarding lenses, makes me feel like the lady fixin to pay 3k for a chrome muffler bearing replacement..

Mr. WU,
Thank you for the wisdom again. I had determined to just stay pretty simple and you confirmed it. I look at the pictures I've taken on the pocket camera and realize I don't need the cadillac right out of the gate. I'm itching to get something though, especially during winter. (no humidity clouding up the horizons)

Thank you sirs!