I completely understand BibbyBear - but don't worry at ALL - not kidding.

As the beginning of this thread almost sounds like a quality quest, I was actually thinking of going in a different route - since the cameras have got crappy everything as far as a tool, USE it!

As corny as it sounds, I was trying to think of a fun way to photograph my feet in front of stuff (window, blocking the TV, blocking my wife ;-), more funny stuff, get it?). I might try some form of texture shot, landscape, etc., but don't expect ANY form of masterpiece from me ;-)

Just have fun and we'll see what we come up with.
-Lew ;-)