The grip helps immensely in making it easy to handle without adding any additional bulk. That being said it is a pretty small camera, which is what makes it great for me. I have it with me all the time and never really have to think about grabbing the camera. Just buy it at B&H.
Yep you shouldn't have to do anything except eventually replace your prefilter cartridges. You don't even need to boil your water since it is filtered.
Need to finish my lab exam for ecology so going with a simple celebratory whiskey.
I think it is going to be an easier exam than I originally anticipated.
Sending good vibes Ollie's way John.
Good news here today. Just received an email from my dean. The university board has officially approved my promotion to associate professor and the granting of tenure.