I am using this from Sep 2006, Its a great camera, it can create lot of wonders if you are able to use it properly. It has all the bells and whistles with VERY GOOD Resolution, ISO Performance is OK but still works great, AF is really good. and flash supplements low light well enough.
Battery life is a great thing with regard to this, it atleast allows me to take 900 shots at one charge of battery and long shutter shots might take some battery off. as expected.
I can readily plug it into my net book and start shooting from net book either a stopmotion movie or good shutter speed of 3 fps will help, you need to have a good SDHC card to get this FPS.