Re: Digital camera suggestions

[David Gibbs <david@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

daparnin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> My Kodak 5MP camera that I've had for about 5 years is starting to have 
> some issues.  I started looking around and found that most of the cameras 
> on the market don't seem to have a viewfinder.  I like using the display 
> on the back for some settings but I don't want that to be my only option 
> for all pictures that I take.  I also tend to use the video-out to display 
> them on a TV before transferring them to a PC.  The new Kodaks that I've 
> seen don't have either.  Although I would like to have a digital SLR those 
> tend to be bigger and more expensive that what I want right now.  I'm 
> looking for something small enough to carry around and maybe put into a 
> coat pocket.  Any recommendations?

I've got a Canon Powershot SD770 IS, which is 10mp and has video out (although not HD) that works quite nicely.

I use it as a carry around camera when I don't have my EOS 40D with me.  It also has a very nice underwater housing that I use when snorkeling.

david