So, Whadja Get?

[Kitsune]

Originally Posted by FloridaDragon

I have the little Canon Powershot SD500 ... good camera even though I did have to send it in for repairs already once (the lense mechanism froze in the extended position - they fixed it fast and at no charge). But that said, the camera is great in that it is a 7 megapixal camera that I can just tuck in a pocket for anywhere I go.

I have the Nikon Coolpix P1 and love the thing. I enjoy the slimmer Canons a bit more for the ability to carry them around, but the Coolpix has been just fine in a beltpouch. Battery life is a bit questionable (very much so if you transfer the images with the wireless option), but it comes with an external charger so there isn't any reason you couldn't get a second one have at the ready.

The lens mechanisms freeze up on all of these cameras at some point, especially if you take them to the beach. My old Sony Cybershot died that way some time ago and, oddly, seemed to be affected by the cold more than anything. The focus motor wouldn't work below 45F.