Could someone recommend me the BEST DIGITAL CAMERA ever!?

I am going to buy one...but i am absolutely dumb in that...
Could someone tell me specific brand and model of camera that he/she thinks is the best one... I need 6 - 7 megapixels... video mode, 3' LCD screen.... I found some...but i tottally messed up which one to choose!
Thank you VERY MUCH in advance! :D

I purchased a Casio Exilm Ex-Z1000 about 5 Months ago and have had an absolutely wonderful experience with it thus far. At around 249$ this camera is an Awsome buy. The quality of pictures that I have been able to take, has been comparable or better than those of any Huge cameras that my freinds own. All of the exilm series camera are small, easy to use, and have great quality. The one down side to such a small camera is the lack of major zoom. However the 3x Optical zoom has proven to be more than sufficiant for any every day shots. Due to the fact that the camera is 10.1 Megapixels, i was able to take a picture of a butterfly from about 4 feet away, then later zoom in using the camera's and cropping function, was able to see in clairity the individual hairs on his body. I have traveled to both Austrialia and the Bahamas with this camera and have yet to be dissapointed in any way. It uses SD memory cards, which are widely available and at a reasonable cost. I would suggest a 1gb or more card, just due to the fact that once you start taking pictures, you will not want to stop. I purchased the Sandisk Extreme III 1GB card, which allows me to take about 230 pictures. Another nice feature of the camera is the fact that you have a decent quality video feature built into it. While i wouldn't recomend recording your child's first steps with it, it's a great feature to have for everyday use. I will be glad to show you some examples of the photo's I have taken using this camera if you would like to contact me at icyblue1986@yahoo.com I tell all of my freinds, about the nothing but wonder experience that i have had with this camera, i would certainly recommend this model. The image quality and convenience more than out weigh the lack optical zoom. I would personally recommend this camera if for no other reason than the convenience, being small allows you to have it with you and get a shot of something rare, as where the bulkier SLR cameras sit at home and collect dust. Hope this helps, Good Luck!

I hope remember to get one with lots of zoom. The lens should say 18x55mm, 18x70mm, or something like that. My camera has 6x optical zoom and 3x digital zoom. I love it.

In my experience, having owned digital cameras from 4 different brands, Canon is BY FAR the best quality brand for overall picture balance, feature set, product quality, and usability.
For your specific needs, I honestly don't think you need to look much further that the Canon Powershot G7. The only thing lacking from your list is a 3" screen. The G7 has a 2.5" screen (which is PLENTY large enough!) which does save you a little bit of battery life! Actually on a digital camera, the screen is far and a way, the biggest battery user, so a 3 inch screen would be a trade off for you.
Other than that, the camera is a 10megapixel, with a 6x optical zoom (pay ZERO attention to digital zoom, it is CRAP and reduces the quality of your image dramatically!) and image stabilization so if your hand shakes a little right when you push the button, the camera can compensate!
I have owned a Canon Powershot G5, Powershot S40, Powershot SD550 as well as several other brands, and Canon has always impressed me the most!

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/contro...
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Hope this helps!

Josh W

kodak is the way to go and they have a wide selection to