^Hmm good posts. Personally, since i'm used to huge *** DSLRs, i don't find small interchangeable lens cameras appealing to me. However, i've used a G12 before and boy was I SHOCKED! The functionality is pretty good, quality of the image is awesome. Macro mode is pretty jizz too. But like someone previously mentioned in another thread(photography), "you dont need an expensive camera to take good pictures.. but you NEED an expensive camera to take VERY GOOD pics). I agree with your part about the lenses.. it IS very important as different lenses serve different purposes.. But for these 1:64 diecast, i used the Nikon D60's kit lens (18-55mm). 50mm probably for bigger diecasts However, i personally don't find any camera as the "BEST" camera.. as long as the picture is nice, it doesn't really matter what camera you're using.. "To me, the current market of Camera technology are very close. The options of choices is wider than before." <--- damn agree