Yes, I'm still very new to my N70, in fact only 1/2 way through my second roll. But I love it! And as I learn more about it, I'm loving it more and more. I still have only one regret with this camera, and that's the lack of DOF. But I couldn't justify stepping up to the N90S for another $400 or so. It was more important to me to get lenses I felt would meet my needs and a body that I could grow into without breaking my budget. My N70, 24-50, and 70-300 do just that. And thanks to all who recommended Shaw's macro book, I'm ordering a 6T tomorrow so I can start to step into macro and I'm actually going to get a tripod (suggestions on a suitable one that strikes the right balance between price, weight, and compactness, please?) I swore I'd never get a tripod, but as I learn what this camera is capable of, I find myself ever more curious to explore its (and my) capabilities! As I mentioned, the one thing I really wish it had is DOF, as I love setting the aperture, and I'm basically guessing when I do. Also, what are screens, and can they go on the N70? They're mentioned in the book that one may want a screen with a grid, but it is greek to me. Yes, I'm still an SLR neophyte, just approaching my first year and only on my second SLR, but what a beautiful camera. I'm pretty sure that in a year or so, I might want to migrate to an N90s or something to that effect, but in the meantime, this camera is giving me something I can grow into and options I can explore while I learn what kind of photography interests me so. Do I find the interface confusing? Not really. Awkward, yes. Is that bad? No. It is set up in a way that allows me to easily explore ALL the options the camera has to offer in a methodical fashion. From that viewpoint, I consider it a big plus. Also, I would like to ask others what their favorite stored settings are. There was a thread on this a while back, but I wasn't ready for it yet. I would love it if people could share this info again. As for Shaw's book, that is must-read material. I'm learning more from that than from all other sources combined thus far. And best of all, it saved me at least $400 by making me realize I can get a 6T and use my 70-300 instead of a 60 or 105 while I step into the world of macro. It makes me all that much more confident with my lens choices. I absolutely love the 24-50, and now this gives my seldom used 70-300 much more purpose. I also centered my choices around 62mm so that I can add the 20 in the future, possibly. Ok, I'm rambling, but hopefully people can see that I really like my N70. It is a big step up from the ZX-50 (Pentax) that brought me into SLR and I tried to get solid amateur equipment this time around so I can expand my arsenal and be able to concentrate on building my skills and creativity. Ross ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
