Casio EXILM is a great camera. Easy to use and small enough to fit in your pocket.

 

After my last digital got ruined by moisture, I went with the Pentax Optio. It's waterproof so you can take it in the rain or even while your swimming. I've taken underwater pool pics as well as snorkeling pics. I wouldn't say it's the best camera out there but it is a great camera and I really like the fact that it is small and slim so it fits easily into a pocket. Also, I like the fact that I can take it out on a boat or to the pool with out having to worry about it getting wet. Whatever you end up buying, make sure ithas at least some degree of weather resistance.

 

DSC T1 sony cyber shot. Awesome! It turns on when you slide the large shutter cover down, no worry of feeling for a tiny on/off button. Some advise. Camera turns on real quick but with a really large memory card (I have a 4GB) it will noticably dely the turn on, so get a couple smaller cards if you really want that turn on quick to catch something. 'bout the size of a deck of cards.


Adam

 

I will also recommend the Sony Cyber-shot. I have the DSC-W55 model, I got it on line from Dell, Cost was just under $155.00 & the pics are great. I take this with me any time I am out traveling on the Harley, small and easy to use.

 

Hoffy, good news! Digital cameras are better as a group for quality than the old film cameras, and there's less chance of buying a dog. That said, there's still a lot of distance in quality. Today's top ten cameras are almost all Canon, and that tells you a lot about bang-for-the-buck. The Powershot series, for example, uses the same glass as the higher-end G series cameras. They use AA batteries, inexpensive and available worldwide, and SD-chip memory. The Powershot line camerasDO NOT need "image stabilization" features that are used to stabilize the image when the camera is too small to hold with both hands. The Elph is a good 2nd choice when space is a premium. As a new buyer, your best move right now may be to take a short course on digital camerasa, and then look at your choices. A great non-commercial site for learning and in-depth review is DC Resource. You can take a look at http://www.dcresource.com/
They offer way more than any other review site, you will be blown away, guaranteed.

 

I work for Olympus, no bias here! I would recommend any of the Stylus or FE series camers for point and shoot. They are simple to use, come with software to download and edit your pics. Repairs are made in either NY or CA and usually quite quick on the return. The camera techs are incented for quality and speed of repair.

Many don't know that Olympus is the world leader in endoscopy equipment. We also produce surgical instruments, chemistry and blood analyzers, as well as other consumer products. For more info go to www.olympus.com.

I'm not in the camera division, but I have friends who are and if you have a problem with a repair, PM me and I'll help you get it resolved.

Sorry if this appears to be an adverstisment for Olympus. I've been employed with Olympus for over 10 years and it is a quality company that is customer and employee centric

 

Anything over 5 mega Pixel is a waste if you are just and average 'point and shoot".
Make sure your new camera has a 'view finder'....because looking at the LCD screen in
sunlight..you will not ne able to see what you are photographing.
Get the best OPTICAL zoom you can.

Chuck

 

Try to find a model that has no shutter lag. If you are shooting moving subjects they will be out of the frame before the shot is captured. I have a slr canon digital rebel xt which takes great photos but it isn't small. Read consumer reports and they will give you the skinny on the best models within your budget. Britt