On Dec 28, 7:48 pm, wrote:
I think you should look at the Canon PowerShot A710.
7.1 MegaPixels
6x optical zoom with double that on digital zoom
large view screen
But, the best part is the image stabilization. It works.
I took photos of surfers at maximum zoom while standing on a windy
beach and they are very clear images. Impressive. Uses standard AA
batteries and has survived multiple drops on concrete.

Guy Acheson "DDS"

A good source for current and past reviews of digital cameras is
dpreview.com

Craig