I don't usually look at this thread - it's just toooo long, but I was trying to find Mrs. M's other photo of Keko and read all about the cameras. I got a Sony F717 last year on eBay and it's just the best camera I've ever had.
Is that the model you're waiting for? I love the burst mode too, but I find it difficult to follow a moving object because while it's "bursting" the display goes blank. It produces great results, though.
The pug hot dogs were wonderful, BTW. Generally, my lot would happily eat a pug without sauce!
SS
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