Two points to make gals and guys - No reviews for this camera (FinePix S7000) yet when most websites are advertising for it as available in october (none of them have it in stock). - From the specs it seems such a dream digital camera, none propriety batteries, CF memory, 6.3 MB pixels, 6x Zoom, fast shutter speed, total manual control and such a cheap price around 00. 0 less than canon's 300D. My humble prediction: When this camera touches ground you will see most 5 MB pixel digital cameras drop to less than 00. The canon 300D will follow their track and hover around the 00 mark. Wish it happens soon because I cannot wait.............. have a great day :dD