Well, I have been away for a couple of weeks but wanted to get back to all of you and thank you for your very convincing arguments, wizdom and support. After weighing all the variables, I chose not to purchase the 500. And yes, it was a tough decision but as it ends up, it was the right one. This weekend I did my taxes and it seems, Uncle Sam wants my money more than Canon---or Canon has slightley less influance than Uncle Sam does. Regardless, The 500 will have to wait.


Thank you all for your input and encouragement----Now to catch up on all of the reading I have missed.


Bob