Just thought I'd post and let you know it's a GREAT camera!!!

I own the baby and I wouldn't trade it for the world!!!!!!

My suggestions - make sure you get a lens with macro if you like close-ups - the lens that comes with the "kit" doesn't have a macro setting and it sucks close up. Second, save up for a flash...but you'll be saving for a while...LOL...it's practically as expensive as the camera (ok, so not really, but it is pretty pricey). And third, make sure you have at least a 256 MB card but the bigger the better! I have a 512MB and it great - just the right amout of space to go nuts without having to worry.

The battery life is fantastic! I think I've only charged it 3 times in the 7 months I've owned it...and I take photos constantly!! Oh, and if you get a chance, take a photography class with it! I'm signed up now and I'm hoping to get some info as to how to better use the manual settings since I'm a sucker for auto a lot of the times....

The camera was fairly new when I got it and I paid about $1400.00 (US dollars) for the body, Nikkor 80mm lens, 512 MB compact flash and whatever goodies come with the body. The price has come down considerably so when you're ready to purchase......ENJOY!!!!!