I just got the lx-7 the other night, seems to be an awsome unit, only thing I would change is the softpack case, it falls out easily and leans pretty good when carrying it by its handle. Other then that it's my new best friend on the ice besides my auger, lol the lx-9 is gonna make a guys wallet a lot lighter, seems like to much for me, for as much as I use a camera, maybe once a season, it's not worth the extra 600 bucks! You can pick up a cheeper marcum for 300-400, then if you want to hole hop you don't have to pull up the camera, just my opinion!
Thanks
ESA