I've also been following along with the many folks that are building their own. It's something that I'm also considering also. One thing is for sure, quality Digitals are extremely addciting!! I've noticed that the lower megapixels don't matter a bit for most of the uses I have for them. As you mentioned, you can send to 'em to folks alot faster and you can't tell a bit of difference when they are downsized for posting on the forums. I've found that the higher resolution isn't neede that much for most applications. I only use my Leaf Rivers at 2MP but with software intropolation they claim I can get 4MP from the unit.