Right on. For my general use camera (fits in my pocket), I have a little 2.0 Megapixel Sony. But I have a a couple 128 MB flash cards for it, and a couple sets of the quick charge lithium batteries, etc. So batteries aren't a problem, and it can hold a good number of pics. This is a lower quality camera than you're thinking, but all together runs about $400 and does everything I need.
But it's not going to make you look like a pro, unless you are one and are working in real good conditions.
