Thank you as well. I just picked up the Nikon L18. Couldn't find the Panasonic L28 but I did see the Cannon A590IS. I liked the Cannon's zoom and stablilzaion but didn't like the ergonomics for my first time user wife. The Nikon zoomed quicker and is smaller. For $100 if fit in the gift limit. Now I can shoot a couple of shots of my room/system after Christmas
