what is the best point and shoot digital camera?

I now have a digital camera that is a small too complicated for me. I want something that is simple to use, just turn it on and take a picture without having to worry about if I am inside or outside, etc. I had a very nice pentax that took awesome pictures, after numerous repairs and some hesitation I chose to “get with the times”. I went digital and have been miserable with the outcome of my pictures ever since. They are too grainy, too dark, too blurry, too anything but fantastic! I don’t know camera terminology like ISO, what pixels, zoom or any of that. I just want to take a picture and like how it prints. I despise my camera and really just want to go back to the ancient way – is there anything out there for a camera dummy like me? Thanks.

Answer by VINTAGE MUSIC
Canon SD1100 IS
3X optical zoom, 8 megapixels, has image stabilizer.

Answer by live.moxie
I LOVE my Casio Exilim Ex-s10 point & shoot camera. It is 10.1 MP and is very small. The best part is it has the best shot feature which is easily (very very easily) chosen by pushing the BS button on the back and it has everything from low lighting, you tube video, to ebay shooting to self likeness. It has the face recollection so it puts a box over the face when you are taking the picture. The monitor is really huge for you to see your pictures and you can easily rub out the ones you don’t like.

Answer by Jim A
I’d go for the Fuji 9000 or 9600 – basically the same camera save for face recollection on the 9600. About 9mp each, 28-300 lens and the features are nearly – and I do stress nearly, like a DSLR – I know, I own one – a 9000 that is. I’ve used for 18-months and like it!

Answer by Naythan
haha I was gonna say any small Canon camera… but then I saw Vintage Music’s answer,
that’s the camera I have and it is PERFECT, takes very clear pictures, you can fool around with manual options if you want, but has fully automatic… and small enough to place in your pocket…

Answer by vicseo
If you are really on a budget and want the best quality for the money, check out the P&S Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 [with a Leica lense] which has more features than most pro DSLRs that require auxiliary lenses not even equal to the single initial full-range lense that comes with the FZ28. It is reviewed at:

http://www.steves-digicams.com/2008_reviews/panasonic_fz28.html

It just came out on November 4, 2008.

It’s an all-in-one 10.1 megapixel digital camera which includes (i) built-in image stabilization; (ii) HD720 quality video [Quicktime] which permits zooming while videoing skateboarding, action sports; (iii) a 18x zoom [27 - 486 mm (35mm equiv.)] “Leica” lense for scenery and concert photography; (iv) up to 0.39 inch macro option; (v) up to 6400 ASA; (vi) takes up to 380 pictures per 120 min. battery charge; (vii) has a “burst speed” of 13 fps; and sells new for $ 270 at amazon.com. in the U.S.

Here’s an actual handheld picture of the moon:

http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/bf/1b/a83ac060ada0881604bad110.L.jpg

Excellent luck!

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Let me clarify. I’ve been taking photographs for donkey’s being. A few being ago, I switched to digital and packed all my film cameras away. Two weeks ago, for no excellent reason (no bumps, no ill treatment, nothing) my expensive Pentax DSLR suddenly stopped working. Well, it’s gone in to the repair shop for expensive repairs, and I’ll be without it for 3-4 weeks, so I thought I’d dig out one of my film cameras to keep for myself occupied in the mean time. Now I’m puzzled, because what possible reason is there to prefer film to digital? In other words, what benefits (I’m sure there must be some) should I exploit during this period when I don’t have my digital camera?
Of course, when I say “why film?” I’m assuming someone who has access to digital equipment of the same quality of the original film equipment.

Answer by V
Currently, going digital is more matter-of-fact, i’ll only use film cameras for nostalgic reasons.

Answer by Graybeard
I use a Pentax 6 x 7 and make wall-sized prints for show. Digital is fantastic, but it hasn’t reached that level yet.

Answer by [K]no[W] more ok just one more..
I’m not sure but double exposure shots can only be done on film cameras right?

Answer by Edwin
I still prefer my film cameras for the sheer simplicity of use. All I have to do is set it on Gap Priority, choose which prime lens I want to use and then concentrate on my composition, set alight, exposure and depth of field. If I’m shooting macro with my X-700 my dedicated macro ring sparkle is always with me. If I want simple double/multiple exposures my XE-7 is always ready to comply.

Since I’m not a professional photographer and, at 63, have no delusions of being one I see no valid reason to waste a lot of money to switch to a DSLR just to do what I already do with my film cameras. Besides, I’m pretty well acquainted with for myself and know I’d want a full-frame DSLR and prime lenses comparable to those I use with my film cameras. If i choose a 21mm lens I want the coverage of a 21mm lens – not some “equivalent”.

Answer by Brian Ramsey
“I’m not sure but double exposure shots can only be done on film cameras right?”
Incorrect most Nikon DSLR can do Double Exposures.

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