Thanks for the suggestions - I am sure my camera is not giving its best and a new one is due.
Summarising:
I need portablity and simplicity for surveying buildings
wide angle (28mm)
5MP min is ok
SD
Strong Flash for taking pictures in attics or in tunnels.
cheap enough for me to throw away annually - but good quality
I did wonder if i could fix a sep flash on the lumix using photo sensitive light cell - anyone ever done this?
I will start looking on ebay...after all we have lost our only camera shop regrettably.
