you can get a nikon 7900 for around 399 ( cheaper on line) at best buy.. i had one and it took amazing pictures.. i miss it.. i quit my career and dont have the money now but i have my kids seems all my money goes into three kids.. i am hoping a new cam for my 40th bday on the 16th but mike just said no.. so i know how you feel... and its hard when you dont have a great cam and want to take great shots.. i had my sisters rebel in my hands and was lusting after it and remebered how i used to make 100 an hour .. but now its garage sales and wall mart and those days are gone. if i had one i would donate but haha i am working with a broken cam i have to whack to turn on half the time LOL a kodack easyshare 330 thats been dropped 10 times haaha so i understand how you feel my advice is to save around 400 and get something above 7 pixals then the magic happens... in time ..it will come just have to want it enough i feel... sorry to go on and on .. i just relate so much!!

kimmers ♥ :O)