Basically, the IATA/ICAO regulations are interpreted differently from airport to airport, and security team to security team. Generally, you will have little (or no) problems carrying batteries as cabin baggage, although they may want to ascertain the usage of the batteries (to activate the camera/e-reader, etc). Once satisfied, they will usually allow them on board. Some security staff will check for signs of leakage (if they have time), and may confiscate "unbranded" (brand names they do not identify with) Lithium batteries, but globally-recognised brands such as Duracell, Ever Ready, Panasonic, etc, or recognised camera/electronics manufacturers "endorsed" batteries will get through. By "endorsed", I mean batteries that are not directly manufactured by (as an example) Ricoh Pentax, but are outsourced to reputable battery manufacturers who produce these batteries under strict quality controls.

As for batteries placed in the belly of an aircraft - don't even get me started on that subject!!

Don't laugh - but recently, Cathay Pacific's GSA here in the UK refused to uplift my courier bags because (wait for it!!...) the X-RAY MACHINE identified 2 Li-ion button batteries that are about the same size as a hearing-aid battery! I have the batteries sitting here in my desk drawer at my office.

Memo to all terrorist organisations - forget shoe bombs, rucksack bombs, etc... A couple of Duracells should do the trick!!

I'm curious as to your "point of reference" when trying the white balance. The turret of the building looks ever-so-slightly bluish. I'd opt for using the lower-left window (middle of the image in pic 1) as the point of reference, and see if that offers a slightly more subtle end-result. The table in the forefront looks a little too blue/grey to be "natural", and the grass still has a distinct yellow tinge to it.

Photo 2 perhaps needs an increase in the red-channel, as the brickwork is more "orangey" than brick-red.

Pic 3, I'd opt for the door for the white-balance, or the window at mid-height to the right of the shot, next to the trees.

Since it seems to indicate that this price is for the body only, I reckon it would be worthwhile getting one shipped over on courier service. TNT (now owned by, I think, GD Net aka Dutch postal service) are a recognised Australian carrier, and taking into account the shipping costs (I expect the package to weigh not more than 1.0kg), plus the VAT payment (camera bodies are duty-exempt), and a customs handling/clearance fee, I reckon you would still shave the best part of £100 off the UK price.

Best of luck anyway, Vic!!

I'd have thought one of the more "affluent" islands, such as Bermuda, or Grand Bahama would be your best bet.

P-Tech, Hamilton, Bermuda - link

Seems like the main camera store in the Bahamas is John Bull Stores - link

If they have any K-3's for a fiver, get me one, Vic!!

Enjoy your cruise, you lucky "so-and-so" you!!

Bjorn - I'm currently using PRETEC sd cards. They are shipped out from an address in Denmark, although the cards are manufactured in Taiwan. Currently, they offer a card with a 667x speed. Google them for more info. I had a card that had a faulty weld, and they replaced it without fuss.

Didn't NASA try that with a couple of their Lunar Rovers, and the wheels fell off in one of our wonderful potholes??

Smeggy - perhaps I should clarify what I meant by "casual user".. We are all members of this site because, by and large, we enjoy photography as a hobby/pastime, and are prepared to devote a bit more time to it. What I meant by "casual user" is someone that invariably takes pictures "on the fly", with little, or no post-processing to try and enhance the shot. I know that some folks may use their smartphone to quickly grab a shot of a scene where they may later revisit with a "proper" camera by way of conducting a pre-assessment of the scene, and its potential usage. A large percentage of the time though, a photo captured on a smartphone is the "here's me next to a poster of Justin Beiber" - type of shot - something to show around their circle of friends, and nothing much more than that.

I eagerly await its release in the iTunes Store!

I prefer #2 personally, although there's a bit too much greenery for my liking - a closer crop is in order, I think.