glamerdork:
not to worry pseudome, I just decided that if I am ever going to become a SG, I need to start taking measures to make it an easier transition from member to official model. I'm just searching for a name that really suits me... so i might be going through a severe identity crisis for a while. 
more:
thanks for the advice about ebay for the elura 40 . i did by it allready at macmall for $729 new. have you found lenses individually on ebay?