>>I'm a photographer who has used Nikon SLRs for many years and I have a 
>>large collection of Nikon camera bodies and lenses.
>>How to owners feel about this camera?
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>>Can anyone suggest an alternative camera in about the same price range 
>>with similar features?
>>
>>Your feedback would be most appreciated.
>>
>>Art
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I have an FZ10 4 Megapixel. I liove it. The leica lens is a blast to 
use. 2.8 @ 420mm in a light lens is the nuts! You can easily handhold 
shots at this focal length.