Hey Russ,
forgot!
While I have been using the Nikon D40 quite a bit more to shoot
pictures, the G7 has been producing little videos regularly, and
these really are priceless....
so, for instance, I came back from Barbuda with about 1,500 stills,
of which the G7 contributed maybe about 10%, but I also came back
with about 40 min of video, and just love that I have that ability,
and a decent still camera, all in one great fairly small rugged
package....which lives in my backpack as I said
in fact, if I could only have one, I would probably give up the
Nikon, because I like the little videos so much, but the DSLR gets
more actual use...
so go ahead and get another DSLR....just hang on to that little G
camera as well....
Fred
Just an opinion or point of view , !We have a D40 and a few lenses amazing small DSLR with the Nikon quality feel and JPEG IQ to die for, The G9 was not what we needed or liked to take out in pocket or purse if the D40 was not suitable , G9 too big and no decent grip could not get to like it at all , we have smaller cameras for that , Fuji F31 Canon Ixus 860 and 850 for pocket use these produce photos as good ad the G9 in our opinion BUT the DSLR is the business , So DSLR if not small pocket camera . Just our choice of weapons,
) Makes a a big difference, or did when I was working. But, no way will I part with the G9. It is by far the best I have used since leaving my 30D. I could not afford a 5D but the 30D is in reach. Lenses are what kill me financially, so I am getting two cheap ones which I liked and stay with them and my G9. Thanks for the kind reply. 
