Are you looking for a DSLR or a point and shoot?
If you want a point and shoot do you want to have "professional" features so you can control the camera more like a DSLR?
OR
do you want a very small compact point and shoot that doesn't have a ton of complication and takes great images?
I just bought this as my back up camera and for times I don't want to lug my big ass 40D Canon... after my BING rebate/discount it was just over $400 shipped to my door.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Canon-PowerShot-...item19b769dbd4
Built like a tank and takes great images.
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