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Hiya - I have searched around this forum and I can't find the post where you were talking about digital cameras. You were talking about Canon Vs. Nikon, I think. Could you copy and paste it into another post, or tell me how I can find it? I'm about to go digital and I want to read that thread - and your message in particular. Thanks a lot!
PS. I did go ahead and buy euros before my April trip to Paris. Glad I did! ;-)

also check out dpreview.com for some serious digital camera talk.

Thanks walkin! I will.

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If you can find a post by NYFoodSnob, just click on that name to pull up other posts.

Hi

If you want to search for the post you are looking for under her screen name, it is NYCFoodSnob, not NYFoodSnob.

I think simply plugging in "digital cameras" in the search box would yield some valuable information, as well.

Sorry, big shoot day (speaking of digital). Just saw this thread now. Thank you, Scarlett, for hooking up cooncat. What a lovely example of "nice." ((Y))

Yeah, thanks Scarlett - and everyone else. (I did try several of those search ideas and others and couldn't seem to locate it. Maybe it was my computer or something.

Peace!

Now that I"ve thanked everyone I would like to know, NYCFoodSnob, if you would be willing to recommend a camera or two for me to consider. I love to take photos, mostly of travel, or family events. I don't care if it's super small; those are, or can be, harder to use in my opinion. I would like some manual flexibility (in terms of settings) and would like to be able to take framing quality photos (no larger than 8.5x11, I'm sure). I went on that web site and read many of the reviews but I am still pretty confused as to which would be best - the Canon A series, G series, the digital elph...I was looking at the Canon A95, Powershot SD500, and the A510 and A520. I'd like to spend under $500. You also mentioned that maybe now isn't the best time to jump on the bandwagon, with digital technology changing so quickly. Anything on the horizon that I should know about? Thanks - and sorry for the imposition...
Sharon

<i>&quot;I went on that web site and read many of the reviews but I am still pretty confused as to which would be best&quot;</i>

Now you can relate to the agony we professionals endure, dealing with these costly decisions on a regular basis.

I have no idea what would truly be &quot;best&quot; for you and only you can make that assertion. I can only lead friends and associates to the best information available. It's up to you to make an informed decision.

The best way to handle your dilemma is to make a list of the top under-$500 cameras that meet all your criteria. Then read Phil Askey's conclusions on each of those cameras. Be sure to read the &quot;pro's and cons.&quot; From there you can narrow your search and go into some local store and feel the few left on your list. Eventually, you'll come to a point where you'll say, &quot;enough is enough,&quot; and you'll make a purchase (and hopefully start shooting). Good luck.

Good answer. As soon as I get a few narrowed down, I may call on you again for a last word or two on the subject. Hope you don't mind....
Thanks!

Cooncat, may I suggest the Canon Powershot S70? It has the flexibility you desire, and the photos it produces can be quite sharp, and it's within your price range. My husband has it, and I have a previous version of it. I love the controls on it; it's a very easy camera to use. Here is a review on DPreview:
http://tinyurl.com/432t4

As for when you should buy, digital (camera) technology is changing all the time. Unless there's a specific new sensor or set of specifications you're waiting for, just find something you like and buy it. Then, when something new comes out that you like, sell or give away your old camera and buy the new one. :)

Thanks Sunny! Actually, I was just back on dpreview, and am looking at three models in particular: the Powershot S60, the G6 and the A90. All very different, I know! I'll go back and look at the S70 review; I must have missed that. I have a lot to learn about digital photography for sure.
Many thanks again!