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Hey guys i need some help here, im going on vacation in a month and i need a really good compact digital camera to take with me. I want something that isnt going to outdated soon, thats somewhat slimming, and something that would be suitable if i were to pursue digital photography. Im off to work but ill be back to check tonight. thanks

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Well there are alot of great cameras out on the market, but I would recommending listing a few things to aid use out on helping you find a camera...

-How big will you normally print (4x6, 8x10, never, so on)
-Do you need manual controls (you stated something for the future, but does that mean your needing manual)
-Will you be doing any post processing or will you most use the images straight off the camera?
-After vaction, what do you think you will be using it for (kids at soccer games, indoors, family stuff, birds, closeups, so on)
-You said slim, are you looking for a SUPER SMALL camera or just something smaller. Many cameras are small, but not pocketable.
-Do you have a price range

I see you commented on the camera being outdated. Mostly I would find a camera that fits YOUR needs more than anything. There will be new cameras comeing out as we speak, but you need to focus more on what you need, and what fits YOUR needs. New does not mean its going to be better if you never use those features.

Also the biggest thing I can recommend is DONT get confussed and lost in the Megapixel war. Many companies are playing the number game now.

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hey, yeah i normally print out in nothing bigger than 8x10, i dont need manual controls, i take my images straight from the camera, id like to take photos of objects such as secenery and special events for my desktop that are really high quality. I dont want a box for a camera but as long as its manageable (could fit into the wifes purse) id be fine. I do want a good zoom as well. with my current camera the zoom totally blurrs the picture and shrinks to a very small size. As for price range i dont want to go over 300.00 off ebay... usually i can find items half price on there. If you could throw me some professional opionions of what would be best for me ill look them up on ebay thanks

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