Some good pointers there Boxer!
Sounds like you got a pretty good deal for your camera.
I'm not gonna pay less than 750$ for the body ( It's a bit more expensive in Sweden =/ ) then like you said, spend the rest on a better lens.
If you're interested in the cameras I mentioned, there's this guy Kai Wong that does some very good and interesting camera reviews. http://www.youtube.com/user/DigitalR.../1/4mWnEd7qITQ
But yeah, we'll see which camera I will get. And I'll comment here once I have some photos up.
Btw do you get any cool filters and such with your camera?
Knex. Love your black and white photo with the child in the middle. Good work.