Timely topic. I just have a Canon A80 - it's nice because it can take both a wide angle and a telephoto lens but it's not suitable for game drives. My brothers (both of whom are photography nuts) have advised me against moving to something more advanced......

Thanks Ray for the offer of sharing the results from your video camera.

I was hoping to take my usual people pictures and landscape shots and get copies of the wildlife photos from people who know what they are doing.

As to laptops - I have a little Sony Vaio and it is perfect for travel.

Mary Ellen