I have the Janome 9400 (traded up from 8900 when 9400 came out). The auto presser foot was the reason but have found other things I like ...the moveable light over the needle really helps the old eyes and that third needle plate ( HP) and foot allow the machine to do a straight stitch almost identical to the one I get on my juki tl2010q (which is darn near perfect!). I’ve found the 9400 a bit picky when I quilt....prefers Janome purple tip needles; for anything else any needles work fine.