Kevon, Thanks for the info on the Keyhole device. I have been looking for something like that. I do agree that no single lens can do it all. Like you i cant buy every new gadget that comes along. It took me forever to upgrade to my digital. The Image stabalization from Canon is amazing. I tried a photo of a wild turkey while riding horseback in the Smokies two years ago. I did not expect it to come out as the horse refused to stop. Low and behold it was a decent picture. This made a beleiver out of me. Canon has a variable Arp 300 zoom lens with IS that I am considering? Reveiws are all good etc I have a cheap canon 200 mm that is lighter but doesnt have is. Time will tell. I am just getting back into backpacking and will most likley take the extra weight and a additional lens or two?
Thanks again