Attached Link: Canon G7

Here is another thought. The FZ50 is very SLR like in size. If you want something smaller, then I think the G7 would be a good choice. Onslow (Richard -- see link) just got one as replacement for his stolen G6 and the results are quite impressive. Having read about it at dpreview.com, it is a solid all round performer. I have seen it on Amazon for around $450. Nikon has releases the P5000 and it seems like a super camera too. Both have outstanding macro abilities. http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canong7/ http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikonP5000/ http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/olympussp550uz/ http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonicfz50/

Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations