I am looking to a buy a digital camera to take professional quality pictures of my kids, but without the professional camera price or complexity. I would like to have something that will zoom without distorting the pictures. I have read some of the responses to similar questions on here and am very impressed with the Canon Powershot S5 IS as a referral, but I'm not sure I need ALL of the great features that camera has to offer. If anyone can point me toward a good quality digital camera I would appreciate it. I have been in photography most of my life (built my first camera at age 7, by 9 I had my own darkroom) I have the Kodak Z650. For the price it is the best user friendly cam around. It offers GREAT quality, and eaas of use. It's not as good as my highend cams, but you still can get in there and make it take ANY style of pics you can want. Also with the factory settings, even non-buffs can take WONDERFUL shots. I really like my pink powershot try the cannon powershot s21s, nice camera for the price. try newegg.com i think thay have the best price | 