I had a Minolta for years and it took great pictures, started having some trouble with it and bought a Nikon. I get really beautiful photos with it and I have been asked to do some wedding photos. I stay away from that because I fear commiting to it and having them all turn out bad, Sure wouldn't want an upset bride, it's not a risk I care to take. I usually take my camera to weddings and take photos in addition to the professional photographer and just give mine to the couple and sometimes mine are better than the pros. My husband bought me a nice digital and I have tried it but I cant get away from the feel of the 35 and I just don't enjoy it as much. Anyway the digital is now his.