Good choice on the 602, sabretalon! IMHO I agree with Wivelrod - read as much about the techniques as poss - get a good library of books together. I too tried to look for distance-learning as I work shifts, but there's nothing that specifically covers digital (not in the UK anyway). A lot of my traditional photography experience has ported across to digital quite easily, (most of the techniques are the same), but I still personally think there are a lot of myths surrounding digital capture. The best advice I can offer is to practice, practice and practice some more. Make loadsa notes and find out what works and does'nt. Not great advice I know, but try. I use both mediums, I find some advantages in one over the other, depending what I'm shooting. Hope this helps Regards Dave (PS - what is it about wives and certification?)