Check into the SONY R1 with Sony lens. Best bang for the buck. Full Frame.

"fine tools make for great craftsmanship"

My preferred method is:

Memory cards are very inexpensive. Stick to 32 MB or less - retire them at about 2/3 full. After downloading to computer, I copy to a backup drives for photos. I do not "reformat" and reuse. I use small envelops and mark what files the card contains and keep them in a safe place. If you have several camera's (and or cards) carefully mark the cards with camera data and date and file. Buy new cards from Walmart, Target, Sam's, Costco Staples etc. High speed cards @32MB are sometimes on sale for less than $10.00. So far going back to the earliest 2 or 3 Mb cameras I have not lost a photo in either raw and jpeg.

Some times you can get a free recovery program on line. Kim Commando used to have a no cost recovery program - haven't checked lately.

Gimping???

Try 'Chimping"

For what it's worth LD inks is my choice. If a cartridge fails for whatever reason, they are quick to respond with a new cartridge. Many printers use cartridges with built in ink heads. Some come with easily replaceable print heads. Appears many "hoggers" are happy.

Wake up! Smell the coffee. Don't be afraid to check Chuck out.

Can you elaborate on the sensor size? 1 & 1/8th inch means little unless we can compare it with full frame, APC size, 2/3's size etc. Thank you.

I am responding on my own behalf - not on behalf of the seller. The camera is a fixed lens device. There is a Minolta clone of this camera and some pundits believe the Leica brand is a tad sharper. The lens is sharp and could be a viable walk around camera or a camera you carry with you on a daily basis. The little "red" dot is hot.

Please inform size of sensor and megapixel count.

IMO 7K is a very low shutter count. 77K could be defined a a lot, but may well be functional. I think 100K is a high shutter count for a Canon Rebel camera, but not for a Professional level camera. I think this camera will provide excellent service for years of amateur use.

You may want to validate your price by checking prices on EBAY and Amazon.

Thank you very much. I appreciate the response.

Can you inform me what the "better program" you moved to when you abandoned Picasa? Thanks.

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Perhaps you could check into an iPhone or Samsung smart phone. Some now do "raw" and can accomplish significant quality results. Check the back cover of some Photography magazines for iPhone images!

I have had a fair degree of success by using bounce flash on the interior shots where you want to see outside the window. If you do not have a auxiliary flash for your Sony, you can bounce the built-in flash by using a finger to move the flash upward to the angle you want. It works!

Check B & H. I think there is a "big" deal going on through June. Get a $200.00 AMEX card rebate + extra paper with no additional purchase.