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Originally Posted by Erin  As long as you buy at least 6 Mpix you are OK. Don't overspend just to get more, you won't notice a huge difference unless you are trying to take professional pics or enlargements.
I have a Canon S3IS. I wanted a big camera with a big lens that could take pictures in low-light and has a big flash, but I didn't want the expense or learning curve of an SLR. The Canon S3 is the closest you can get without going SLR. I got it last December so the might have updated the model, but I'm sure whatever they replaced it with is good as well.
My brother has the little credit card sizes Canon. It takes great pics outside and has a huge screen. I love that it fits in a pocket, but I would still choose mine for any posed shots.
I still say no matter what, get a Canon. |
i'm with Erin. When I went digital, I stuck with a name I've known for nearly 20 years. (Have a Canon AT-1 35mm that's nearly as old as me.)
Got a Canon Powershot A630 back in May. LOVE it! It's 8MP, 4x zoom, offers the opportunity for two additional interchangeable lenses, has FANTASTIC battery strength, has a rotatable 2.5-inch screen AND cost less than $200!
(Also offers you the option of going totally manual which I like to do every once in a while.)
I wanted a digital small enough to throw in a carry-on, yet not credit card size. Has a chunky grip (which is where the 4 AAs load). It also has video capabilities, but I've not even tried them yet. It can slip into a small purse, too, though I usually keep mine in the Crumpler case I bought for it. Really keeps it safe.
Good luck in your search. I spent months looking and reading before I bought.