Keith,
Leica has a newer 10 (corrected) megapixel model point and shoot out, the D-Lux 4. It costs $700 or so after a $150 rebate. I use and have been pleased with the earlier 10 mp Leica D-Lux 3.
Two caveats for good pictures: do NOT push the sensitivity if you can help it. Use 100 or 200 ASA equivalent or noise increases, a key difference between these p&s and the digital slr. This should not be a problem for macro photography where light is usually better controlled. Second, you must learn how to use the Adobe Photoshop software that comes with the camera (mine had Photoshop Elements 4). You may have to go to Adobe and download a patch for the D-Lux 4 to ensure the best editing results with the digital RAW images the camera can take.
Regards, Tim
Last edited by Tim Carney; 01/27/09 06:22 PM.
