I've been reading a lot over last couple of confusing weeks. From what I've read lenses are important so I want a good-great lense. I own a Canon Powershot S230 for years but it has way outlived its usefulness. I've borrowed and used Nikon 40D to take some photos of soccer and the pictures were OK (good) and it felt good to use. I looked at the Pentax K10D and liked the way it felt, sealed body (lots of outside pictures) and price but from what I've been reading a Canon or Nikon might be better for the sports shots due to the speed of the of the camera? Primary use is for sports (soccer, baseball, basketball) so outside weather. The rest for family pictures. Budget is up to $1200 for camera and then I'll think about the lense-I know these are expensive. I'm a geek but not a camera geek....yet.