I agree with you on the pixel count. However 2.1 megapixels should be good enough for photos up to 8X10. It also helps to get some good photo processing software. I use Adobe Photo Suite. My photos that I tend to print ( usually in the 4X6 or 3X5 sizes) turn out great. Another aspect is using the right paper and having a good photo quality printer. A standard color printer - no matter how expensive - will not print photos well because it does not use enough layers of color to get the true photo quality.

I know that sometimes film just seems easier, and it is, but you can't beat the near instant results of today's digital cameras. Besides, when have you had 128 photos on a roll of film?

any piece of crap digital camera works on the internet. The 4.0 and up megapixel cameras allow you to tranfer photos onto cds which you can bring to a quality camera store or Kinkos and have laser print copies made..In my neighborhood Kenmore Camera has stunning photos done by digital cameras such as the Minolta Dimage and Nikon 5000...the detail difference is phenomenal between 2.0 and 4.0...not for everyone or necessary to enjoy digital photography but I think a smart bet to pay attention to. The other thing is the optical zoom..this relates to a standard 35mm camera with a 28-80 zoom for example or a 28-105zoom...very important feature. Don't worry about a high digital zoom number..it is the optical zoom that counts. 3x-6x is great. Some new models are about to come out so some good buys may be had like the previous one I mentioned the Canon G2...great choice..my second choice but a hard choice. Most of us can't really appreciate the quality difference in the photos with our monitors and computers that cannot reveal the real quality of a god digital photo....look at the real camera stores for the real story...CompUsa (aka Morons R Us) where I bought my Sony is no place to really learn anything...I fell for the 0 down 0 payment deal for 12 months...should have purchased at Kenmore Camera.

Anyone using a digital camcorder with a snap-shot mode? Been thinking of going this route, any pros & cons from users? If so, what model are you using now, and what whould you look for that you don't have.........c/22

Chrome , we have the sony PC10 mini DV with photo and the quality of the video is awesome but the digital pics suck. We got this camera in 1999. Maybe the newer ones shave better quality.

just purchased the Canon S300 through a buddy who works for Canon (that helped!). They are great little cameras, tuck right in a pocket or shirt. 2.1mp is plenty especially for posting/sending through cyberspace. Canon makes a waterproof case for the S200,300,330 that is good to 100 ft. under water...perfect for taking out fishing etc.

Here's what the Canon PowerShot S30 will get ya. Took these pics last week. The camera also takes video..

In the end, no matter which camera you go with, make sure you get the Canon S900 or S9000 photo printer. You won't be disappointed with the results.