This is what I use. It's a nice entry level SLR camera. I'm very happy with it and it's easy to use. I would never buy another camera that wasn't an SLR...unless I knew I was shopping for a small point-and-shoot pocket type camera...which I have one of those as well and possibly use it more than the Canon. But the Canon is used when I am looking for a better final product or during action shots (SLR)!
For point-and-shoot cameras I shop for the most optical zoom you can find as well as megapixels. Lots of good choices out there!!