Wow! Thanks for all the info! I thought this was an SLR because of one article I read calling it an SLR style camera, the operative word being style I guess. If its range is fairly decent then I see no need for changing lenses. If I get to where I need super-duper zooms then maybe I'll think about something else. I'm not a private investigator or poparazzo just yet! :^) I'll take your advice and go play with them a little, but I think I'm pretty much settled on this, partially because I can get a good deal on it. Plus it would be a giant advance over the 8 year old 2 megapixel compact digital that I have been using. 

Thanks again,
ken

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