Quote Originally Posted by blacknightteg

If i were you, sounds like you want something with a little bit more options and what not along with quailty. My personal preference that i like and sell most of at work is canon. more specifically, for something thats not so professional but still gives you options. i would go with something like the Canon S3IS
the canon S3IS has good options, allows you to do good shots and not so crappy. has the image stabilizer on it so that will help you out a little bit and a good lense. Its one of the best "prosumer" models in my opinon.

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thats what i have...great camera