Thanks for that Nathan - the Tamron does look impressive!

I can't see you last photo, but what were you focussed on for the first photo?

Well, if they are introducing lots of new cameras they could well be dropping the price on the K20D everywhere, but it may just be a sign of the times in the US. I see that B&H already have the kit lens combo for that new price.
3 years warranty in the US too.
The cheapest I have seen the body only here is €599 = 537 pounds or $754, so it is for a change cheaper here than in the US.

Have a look at these amazing photos of waves!
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I can't recommend a company, since I'm in Holland but I have my gear insured. I did it it mainly for when I fly on holiday - if they bring in another no hand baggage rule whilst I'm away for instance I will have to check my camera gear. Because my insurance policy is designed for the Dutch TV companies it covers theft or damage to checked gear too, which many policies don't. It also covers stuff being stolen whilst you are taking photos - ie someone pinching stuff from your bag (or the whole bag) whilst you are concentrating on getting the perfect shot.
At the time I took it out our home insurance policy didn't cover camera gear away from home, and long not for the amount I have in the home - we already have all the guitars maxed out on the valuables insurance. Travel insurance also usually only covers for a measly amount.

No, Kodak have one too. very similar specs, including RAW, which I still don't see listed in the new feature list on Pentaxforums.
http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=14290&pq-locale=en_US#wg02_...

170 photos on one charge is not very many either!

Tempting! I don't see RAW listed.

Sorry but I shan't be able to make it after all. The Bill Payer just announced this weekend that the only time he can take a holiday this year is early May. He wants to go to the Pacific Northwest of the USA, so I can't even sneak in a few days in Nottingham.

Welcome to the forum! Everything has already been said about the photo. Don't be put off, we are a friendly bunch really

I may be in your neck of the woods in May Looking forward to some great photo ops there!