I had Cuddeback (nice cam) but I didn't care for it too much either...took it back and got a Leaf River digital and really like it very much....its perhaps the best bang for the buck......LCD picture viewing screen....self timer and loads of other nice features......nice locking bar....best part is Leaf has had one of the best 35mm cams on the market for years and earn them an excellent reputation.....their Digitals start at $ 299 and I'm here to tell you won't find a better cam for that price and you could spend more and not get what you get with the Leaf......such as the case with the Cuddeback....not very much for the $$$ IMHO.