Dear Sony F717,

It's not you, it's me. I've changed. I just need more in my photographic life. More pixels, more functions, more lenses, and more better. Wait, wait, don't walk away - I didn't mean it like that. It's just... that... listen, this new camera - you know, the Nikon D70s with an 18-55mm 1:3.4-4.6G ED AF-S Nikkor Nikon DX lens, it works with me. It listens to my computer. It carries the load that I give it - and you know how demanding I can be. Oh we've had some good times, Sony F717. We've gone hiking in Yosemite, running with the bulls, hiking in the Swiss Alps, and oh how we've partied! But we can't just keep pretending like things are never going to change. I know this may sound demeaning, and I don't mean it to, but I'd like it if I could keep you around and use you every so often. You know, for old times. You have features and options that the D70s never will - remember how I used to tilt your lens up and take pictures of unsuspecting passer-bys? That's what I'm talking about! We'll still be able to connect like that again. Just not in the same way. I've found another, and I'm sorry. Listen, I've got to go - the D70s is asking to be taken out, but I'll be in touch, okay? I promise.

XOXOXO,

David Steele Overholt