I first received this camera December 2005 and it has been used constantly since then. It recently died, and as I began shopping for a new one, I found I was comparing every camera to what I had. A friend suggested looking for a gently used one - I couldn't be happier! No having to learn a new system, already had a spare battery, and my camera is my constant companion once again. My only regret is that I lost two months shopping - why didn't I do this first???