Keith, A few years ago I was looking for a camera to take pictures of guns, wildlife, and landscapes. I was looking hard at the SLR cameras and the members of a photography board talked me out of it. Instead I ended up with a Sony H2 and couldn't be happier. What really sold me on the H2 versus the newer models was the fact that it took AA batteries instead of a rechargeable one. You can still find them new on Ebay at a reasonable price. Best-JB