Need Recommendations for Digital Cameras (point 'n shoot)

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I have a Canon A200 but the focusing mechanism is starting to fail
just when the warrantee has expired.

I used to own some Nikon and Canon SLRs, so I thought I made a good
choice choosing Canon. So now I'm really disappointed with the quality
of the plastic thing.

What is your recommendation for some simple and rugged compact digital
cameras?

Here is the list of my preference:

1) Fast action. My A200 was slow to react when you pressed the shutter
button, probably the result of early symptom of the failing focus
drive.
2) simple and rugged. I hate those flimsy zoom lens sticking out.
3) Use AA battery
4) Manual focus
5) Lager than f2.8
6) Unlimited video with sound
7) >3M and <$200

Let me know what you recommend. I did a little search on the web and
could not find anything that fits all the criteria.

Jizhong

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I know I know. I might have asked for too much. But who doesn't? So
let's just say I'm looking for something with as much of the features
I wanted.

F2.8 will not be on the top of my list. 3mps is very common nowadays.
Minimum shutter lag is very high on my list. Ruggedness is also I as I
really intend to abuse it. I could also spend a little more if have
to.

I'm looking at the minolta X31 which has quite a few features I asked
for. But I don't know if they have good quality. I'm certainly very
disappointed with Canon. Their old SLRs are like bricks.

Too bad Nikon does not seem to be making any of the cameras that I'd
like to have.

Jizhong
On Sat, 04 Dec 2004 16:34:20 GMT, "bmoag" <apquilts@pacbell.net>
wrote:

>f2.8, more than 3mps and under $200, instant on/no shutter lag: check back
>in with this news group in about 5 years.
>