If you want to spend $3-4K USD then try the Nikon D1 digital SLR. 2.7Mpixel plus all the Nikon lenses work with most features. I had a go at one today and am still drooling over it. Mind you it will be out of date after Xmas. No I didn't buy it, I'm going to get a second hand D2 in 2002 !