picking up a new digital camera

[rated_rko]

hey guys im grabbing a new digi camera tmrw because my casio kicked the bucket on the weekend...im thinking of going with a canon...im no professional i just want a decent point and shoot... what u guys recommend?...is canon decent?

[kloan]

I can only speak from my experience with Canon, as they're the only point and shoots I've owned. I've tried a few others, but wasn't impressed with any of them (including Samsung, Sony, Panasonic). I currently own an SD780.

SD780
If you want something tiny, that still takes great pics I HIGHLY recommend the Canon SD780.

I'm thoroughly impressed with mine. For a point and shoot, it's the best I've used. It also takes very nice 720p recordings. Battery life is a little weak, but getting a 2nd battery on eBay for $10 is no big deal. I got a red one.

Indoor pictures aren't super hot, but most aren't... low light situations. Outdoors, very good. Overall a great camera for the price.

SD780 Sample Pictures (http://www.dpnotes.com/canon-sd780-is-ixus-100-is-samples/)


SD880
If size isn't an issue (it's slightly bigger) and you don't want/need 720p videos, the SD880 is by far the best in their line of portable point n shoots. Plenty of professional reviewers recommended it as the best picture quality. I compared numerous shots between this and the SD780 and the difference, while minor, was noticeable.

SD880 Review and Sample Pictures (http://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/compacts/sd880/gallery.htm)

http://dptnt.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/canon_sd780is_ad.jpg

http://www.letsgodigital.org/images/artikelen/6/canon-powershot-sd880.jpg

[LIVEHARD]

Try LEICA you will never look back

[rated_rko]

hey kloan i picked up the 780 today so far its been pretty sick thats for the recommendation

[kloan]

Hey, right on. Glad I could help... :)

Hope you enjoy it!

[MuSuLPhReAk]

I am a fan of canon camera's.

Also check out this site before you buy, lot's of good info.
http://www.dpreview.com/

[rated_rko]

thanks MP..good site