Canuck is the guy who knows all there is to know about the Sony's, hope he sees this thread. I was going to get the 300 or 350 but fell in love with the a700 in the shop (helped along by a cash back offer...) and I'm totally in love with it I'm not sure what price it is the US but it would be worth considering. Didn't care much for the pull-out viewfinder on the 350, and I don't miss having it one little bit! But if you narrow it down to the Sony's, try asking in the SONY forum, you are sure to get some really useful responses!

Happy shopping

Mette