^this might answer a few qestions. i've also been looking at excilims

http://thewolfweb.com/message_topic.aspx?topic=442686

11/19/2006 9:02:45 AM

without looking up either, i'd suggest canon, hands down

11/19/2006 4:39:54 PM

Most "consumer" cameras that offer over 6MP don't seem to add anything with those extra pixels. I mean, they throw on more pixels without improving the sensor... so you could get just about the same quality print with varying pixel amounts. I would prefer color accuracy over pixels.

If you are just a point-and-click kind of guy and want something for indoor shots, I'm afraid most pocket cameras give crappy low light response. I ended up going with the Fujifilm FinePix F30 because it is the only camera I've seen that gets 3200ISO at that size and price.

If you're willing to go semi-pro, the established favorite is the Canon Digital Rebel... although Nikon makes some good competition. I haven't checked out Sony's new dSLR line, but it might be worth checking out.

11/19/2006 11:46:22 PM

any low-light pics you would like to share?

11/20/2006 5:23:46 PM

I'd go Canon all the way. If the specs are similar and you like the form factor of the Canon I'd go for that. I have never been impressed with the image quality of any Casio. Too much noise.

11/21/2006 2:21:02 AM

any opinions on the sony dsc-h5?
link - http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonyh5/

11/21/2006 1:51:39 PM