Canon PowerShot A530 Digital Camera

Purchased in May 2006. Main reason was that I was always somewhat partial to the Canon brand. Not at all disappointed.

Good picture quality in normal light situations. Loads of different settings, tho I just leave it on automatic and still get good results. Viewfinder is a little on the small side and washes out in any kind of sunlight, but this is common.

Like the use of AA batteries. Good life with 2500 mah NiMh's. And you can use standard AA's in a pinch.

This camera fits between the ultra-compact and the DSLR's. You won't get the quality of a DSLR but then a DSLR won't fit in your pocket and this camera won't put a crease in your neck.