In article <4ejmm4$km2@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com>, billdwil@ix.netcom.co says...

>We have two Nikons and several lenses, but my wife and I are looking
>for a good, compact camera for those times when bringing tons of
>equipment might be inconvenient. (....)

How about the Nikon FG with a 35mm or 50mm E series lens?
It is light, small, and compatible with the rest of your
equipment.
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