Ok I have narrowed my choices down to 3 cameras.  I want something with lots
of optical zoom...good manual controls.....ability to attach extra lenses
and folters, and decent prices.


1. Olympus C-765 ($599 + tax)
       Pictures at = http://tinyurl.com/29kbt

      Pros:
      - 4 mp
      - 10x optical zoom
      - Olympus ED Lens
      - Solid construction
      - Takes XD cards(I have xd cards currently)
      - I'm a fan of olympus
      - 1/1000 to 15 second shutter speeds
      - Good macro
      - Lithium battery

       Cons:
       - Don't know anywhere in town that have this camera..so I will have
to
          get it ordered in.
       - No image stabilizer
       - I don't think there is sound with movies
       - I don't like how the camera looks


2.Canon Powershot S1 IS  ($689.99 + tax)
        Pictures at =  http://tinyurl.com/yts3a

         Pros:
         - 10x optical zoom
         - Image Stabilizer
         - Looks amazing, and feels even better
         - Good Macro
         - Movie mode w/sound, 640x480Fine, 640x480 or 320x240, 30fps
             or 15fps
         - Shutter speeds from 15 secs to 1/2000 secs
         - Quick at processing pictures(can take rapid pics)
         - Is able to take micro drives

           Cons:
           - 3.2 Mp
           - Price
           - Takes compact flash cards and I have XD cards already
           - Takes 4 AAs


3. Fuji Finepix S-5000 (Approx 550-600 + tax)
      Pictures at = http://tinyurl.com/27q5v

           Pros:
           - 10x Optical Zoom
           -  Looks great
           - rapid pic ability
           - solid construction
           - good price
           - can make audio notes
           - audio videos
           - 6.2 4th generation CCD HR


           Cons:
           - 3.1 MP
           - 2 - 1/2000 sec Shutter Speeds
           - AA Bateries


Ugh what to do what to do....thoughts?


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