Hmm. You have made me think now. The initial cost of a digital does put me off, but hadn't really thought about it long term, and if I'm going to be taking lots of practice (read: crap) shots then I might as well get something economical. Plus although I may like to think of myself as an original hardcore film elitist in reality I am but a child of the millenium, and so must keep 'with it'. I just can't afford hundreds of pounds... ah well I'll keep looking for a bargain. If Hendrix started with a $5 guitar I can certainl start with a 40 quid camera...