The 256 MB cards are quite reasonable now---www.newegg.com did have the Mr. F lash cards for about $90. I questioned whether they were as good as some of the other more well known ones, but one of the Oly forum members had occasion to talk to some folks who were knowledgeable and they liked the Mr. Flash CF cards as well as Viking and some other well known ones. Also, buy 'high' mah NiMH rechargeable batteries--like 1600 mah or 1800 mah. I didn't really realize there was a difference--and found out there is considerable difference in their longevity due to, again, some knowledgable folks. Diane