Am I the only one with this kind of luck? *Canon Powershot A550*

[Alysser]

Yesterday, I was in the car with my parents and my sister and we were on our way to Atlantic City. I wanted to take a picture of the scenery and tried to get a good shot, but it came out crappy so I deleted and shut off the camera. When you shut off the camera, the lenses go in. Well this time it didn't. If you pressed the button, it made the sounds of it closing but it doesn't close. It won't take pics, it doesn't DO ANYTHING. I don't even know what the heck happened?? So anyway, we can't find the receipt or anything. And even if we could it wouldn't be under warranty since we bought it from QVC and not Pentax. So, now I need a new camera.

My parents forbid me from getting the same brand which was Pentax. So, what are the best camera brands?? I was told Nikon and Canon. I don't really have a price range, but I guess nothing over $350. Thanks!

But seriously, am I the only one who has such crappy luck with cameras? My first one was bigger then a brick. I got a new one for my birthday last year, and it's NOT even a year old and it broke.

[k9krazee]

No, no...you're not the only one!

I just got the Canon PowerShot S3 IS from amazon for less than $300. It's worth looking in to, I've only had it for two days but so far I'm very pleased.

[Jessika]

Canon, definitely It's a favorite here at PT, and good reason why. If you're looking to take point-and-shoot pics, I recommend the PowerShot series.

[CountryWolf07]

I have a Casio Exilim 7.2MP and 3x Optical Zoom; I really like it. It is a very good camera!! Very thin & easy to carry around in your back pocket!

[Zippy]

If you got it form QVC.Send it back and I bet they will send you a new one.QVC is great like that.My grandma has a had stuff break a year later and sent it back and they sent her a new one.

[Catlady711]

I've got the Canon Powershot S3 and I love it!!! Since the S5 is now out the S3 should be really coming down in price.