Lauri,

Great purchase. The Canon A 610 is a wonderful digital camera with 5 mega pixels and a big 4X optical zoom lens. The only difference between the A610 and the A620 is that the A620 has 7 mega pixels. Normally the difference between the 5 mp and 7mp is not that great if you are going to print 4x6 pictures. The only time it does make a difference is when you are enlarging and croping pictures and the 7mp does make a difference. Otherwise your A610is a winner. We just purchased the A610 for our business and we are so happy with the pictures it takes. They are the sharpest pictures we have seen.

You should invest in at least a 512 MB memory card and four - 2300mah AA NiMH rechargable batteries and rapid cahrger. You can pick up the batteries and rapid charger on the Thomas Distributing web site.

My personal preference, because of its size, is the Canon SD550 because of its small size ( fits easily in pocket) and 7mp.

Have fun with your new A610.

Maurice