You are all way "above my head" on the photography issue. As I read posts on this subject, I become convinced that I will have to own TWO digital cameras. One, like our Pentax Optio S should be a VERY compact "vacation" camera" that I can stuff into the pocket of my shorts and take anywhere with no bulk and no problem. It has 4 Meg and a 3X optical zoom (and additional digital zoom, which IMO is worthless). But its picture quality is limited by its rather small lens opening size, and it lacks the wide angle function that is needed, for example, in European cities.

In addition to this, we need another digital camera that has a larger lens opening for better quality, along with a wide angle function. I know that it cannot be as compact as the Optio S, but that will have to be the trade off for the better lens and the wide angle. So I, too, would like suggestions for our second digital camera, in light of these qualifications.

Thanks,
Richard :) :) :)