<p>The shutter on my my most recent “point and shoot” (Pentax) froze halfway, it was starting to take poor pictures anyway. I don’t mind spending on a camera that will take really good pictures but it must be small and not too complicated (great auto focus feature) any ideas?</p>
<p>I love my 4yo CanonPower Shot. H & D1 have more recent models. They get good reviews in NYTimes:</p>
<p>[Buying</a> Guide > Cameras > CNET > Technology > The New York Times](<a href=“http://www.cnet.com/html/ex/nytimes/bg/7603/index.html]Buying”>http://www.cnet.com/html/ex/nytimes/bg/7603/index.html)</p>
<p>Some of these reviews are dated, but I’ve been quite happy with it.</p>
<p>I have a Canon too. i am a camera dope & I am doing very well with it! But I still have a lot to learn.</p>
<p>All the Consumer Reports “recommended” sub-compact digital cameras were Canons, except for one Casio. Clearly Canon is in a class of its own. I have a 5-year old Canon digital Elph that is a great on-the-go pocket camera.</p>
<p>I recently made the switch from canon to nikon and I couldn’t be happier! I used to have a canon sd750 purchased in 2007, but this month I traded up and bought a nikon s9100. I HIGHLY recommend it. it is 12 mp and takes full hd 1080p video. it’s pretty small but has an amazing zoom (18x OPTICAL. I turned off digital zoom altogether. and pictures are unbelievably clear from that far away!!) and a strong flash for low light settings. great camera. cost me 280$ on sale at best buy. normally 320$. I strongly recommend this point and shoot camera. don’t be fooled by the seemingly low 12 mp because while you could buy a much cheaper camera around 100$ with 14 or even 16 mp, this camera has a much better lens that takes photos rivaling an entry level dslr. I love my new camera!</p>
<p>Canon is the best. You don’t have to spend a lot. Go to Sams or Costco or whoever is having a good sale.</p>
<p>I have this one…</p>
<p>Canon ELPH 100 HS 12.1MP Digital Camera - Gray</p>
<p>[Canon</a> ELPH 100 HS 12.1MP Digital Camera - Gray - Sam’s Club](<a href=“http://www.samsclub.com/sams/shop/product.jsp?productId=prod2660110&navAction=push]Canon”>http://www.samsclub.com/sams/shop/product.jsp?productId=prod2660110&navAction=push)</p>
<p>what is the intended use and what is your budget? </p>
<p>Canon S95 is one of the most popular P & S. But I prefer Lumix LX5. Got one for DW on CL for $300. The main advantage - F2.0 lens @ 24mm. Other words - shot wide and shot fast. Please don’t focus on how many MP a camera has. That is pure marketing hobla. </p>
<p>If you decide to take the jump to DSLR, pick Canon. Their lenses are just 20~30% cheaper than Nikkor. I have been looking for a long lens lately. A Nikkor 400mm F2.8 VR will run you $9200. I don’t know who could afford a toy like that.</p>
<p>Only thing I don’t like about my Canon is distance or outdoor shots in low light (dusk or night). My H & D1 don’t have the same problem, so they seem to have fixed it.</p>
<p>My entire family has Canon cameras as well as Canon printers. Always top rated & good quality. DH has an SLR plus a point and shoot, while DD’s and I all have various point and shoot models.</p>
<p>Olympus Tough series - Great pictures. Waterproof up to 33 feet (depending on style, range from 10-33 feet) as well as shock proof, and freeze proof up to -14 degrees.</p>
<p>I got a few great tips recently from a photographer friend: </p>
<p>Of all the features make sure it has this: turns on instantly, takes very fast photos (from time button is pushed). Everyone gets frustrated about missing those great shots and the time delay means missing so many photo opportunities.</p>
<p>I’d also add that if you are going DSLR, the off-brand lenses, by Sigma and Tamron, are of equal quality in the comparison tests as those put out by Canon or Nikon (though both Canon and Nikon put out very high end premium lenses that are better than both the regular and the ones made by the off-brand). So go with Canon or Nikon body but makes no sense to go with their lenses when you get the same thing for a fraction of the price from Sigma or Tamron.</p>