There is a Kodak alternative but it is also Japanese manufactured
I just bought a Koday DC4800 that is capable of 3.1 Megapixels. As soon as I have finished reading the instruction book I will know how close it will focus. The shots that we took over the weekend were fantastic. I took over 80 shots at 2.1 Megapixel ( which is the same resolution as TED's Nikon) and the display indicated that there was room for at least 40 more!)
I don't know about Germany, but Kodaks is running a $100 rebate until May 5th. I paid $469.00 for a kit that included the camera, software and USB and Video cable to allow you to view pictures directly from the camera to any video monitor, two lithium-ion rechargable batteries, the charger and a 64 MB memory card, and a certificate for a free auxilliary lens adapter. After the rebate, the cost will only have been $369.00!
We have a 36" Sony flatscreen (WEGA) Television and the photos were excellent even blown up to that size. I will photograph my Lugers probably this weekend to post them here so you can see the quality.
-John
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