Great advice! I too, am considering getting into the 21st century. I was actually thinking of making the jump a BIG one. Straight to a Sony Camcorder with mini-DVD, Steadyshot for about $600 Canuck. Not much bigger than a camera. Twice the price of a good camera, but, much more versatile.... or, am I talking through my hat? (I really haven't done a lot of research, but, it just seems to me that it is an option which should be considered.)