I buy film online - it runs about 2.50 for a 36 exposure roll, and I develop myself. I don't really think that that's expensive, though I can certainly understand what you mean if you buy from a store.

That bundle included a flash, too. Not that I plan on using it, but it might be handy at some point.

Been playing with the macro and wide-angle lenses - the macro lens is beautiful, you can almost take pictures of things literally touching the lens.