I know you asked for pocket cameras, but you also said you would prefer an SLR.
I bought the Olympus 510 for just under a grand last summer and just noticed that it’s for sale on Amazon for about half that. A disgustingly low price…..
It comes in two different kits. One with the 14-42 lens for $525
http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-Digital-St...97389252&sr=8-4 and the two lens kit that adds the 40 – 150 lens. This kit is going for $660.
http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-Digital-St...97389252&sr=8-1I’ve been having a lot of fun with this camera