*but I'm usually searching for p-- ... nevermind... ;-)  *Photographic resources of course :) 

Thanks for the info about the adobe filter - I'll try and find a copy and see how it goes. 

As for sharpening in post,  I agree more control is better, though fi the subject allows it I find taking another shot in a different mode or with flash is quick enough. Memory cards are nice and cheap at the moment as though I notice they always hike the price just before summer when everyone decides they want a camera for the holidays :(

Don't know how big the buffer is on this one, the PDF mannual doesn't say but compared to the 405 this is so much faster. After playing for a  few days I think your approach about using JPG for events and RAW will be the best way.

Though sometimes luck plays is the key. One trick my photgraphy tutor taught me was when photographing events, is always keep a couple of frames left on the last roll. 
As thats when interesting things can often happen. One of my favourites (as shown here) from last year  was taken in this way.  

The battery indicator was flashing and 2 or 3 shots left - saw the scene and clicked. 2 seconds later she stood up. Apperantly she's cleaning the flys from an air intake. 

The pilot must be the luckiest man alive, owns a spitfre and dates a blonde thats willing to clean his undercarriage :)  

Pinky - you left the lens cap of your mind on again.