In your opinion, what is the best mega-zoom zlr under $300 (US) with
image stabilization that uses AA batteries.  I will probably use
whatever camera I get in automatic mode most of the time but the
ability to set things manually would be nice.

My Kodak DX4530 recently died and I think it has to do with the fact
that I turned it on while I had the lens cap on, and the lens got
jammed.  Does anyone have any suggestions for how I might be able to
fix this without resorting to buying a new camera?

Will this Sigma lens "autofocus" on the D50?
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro
I have been trying to find a source that specifically says yes or no but
can't find one.

I've been using the sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM lens on my Canon
350D and noticed some softness/blurring on the right hand side of images.
Has anyone else experienced this and is it a common issue with these
lenses or have I been unlucky in buying a 'Friday afternoon' lens?