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One thing that no one seems to have touched on is that you need a digital camera that can maintain an extended exposure (most good ones will max-out at 30 seconds, even in "bulb" mode. This, combined with a typical F11 maximum, yields a decent photo (see below), but still lacks the depth of field.) You need this range because in order to get a somewhat realistic looking photo, lower light, F-stop around 30-40 range, and 1+minute exposures will yield knockout photos. My layout gets photographed by visitors who try and use the flash, or those who dont and try it on a moving train. Both lead to very dissapointing pictures. Flash assisted shots in normal light lead to a crisp, lifeless, and visually bland photo, with only the absolute center of the image in focus. The latter yields a warmer looking picture, but with the subject entirely out of focus. Bang for your buck, with magazine quality results... Minolta Dimage A2.. 8 megapix and Macro, anti-shake. You can probably get a brnad new one on ebay for less than $550.00 US (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=48540&item=7522304852&rd=1) just found a link for ya. Its a great cam, and the latest issueof "Canadian Railway Modeler" has the feature article which was shot entirely with it. I posted some on line here: http://www.thesiding.com/khmrc.htm ----Enjoy--- I took this photo on my layout with a Minolta Dimage A2, 30 seconds @ F11, Low-med light. I now have a Minolta Maxxum D7, which accepts all my regular glass, and will expose for as long as you wish. http://www.thesiding.com/9301catheast.jpg
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