Camera Questions

[Kfamr]

There are many Canons that will fit your needs/wants.

As mentioned, I have the S2 IS and it has been very nice to be since buying it in August (?) of last year.

[Roxyluvsme13]

My Kodak lets you snap like 5 pictures in 30 seconds.. but I don't recommend it since it has no macro or anything.

[Glacier]

You can get all of your requirements if you move up in the Olypmus models. All of their "d" line are pretty much entry level, not great cameras. I use three different Olympus cameras. Lately, I've taken most of my pics with the Stylus 800. I paid close to 500 for it, but like everything else, I imagine it's much cheaper down South! It takes great pictures, lag time is almost nothing unless the flash is needed(I rarely use a flash, don't like the effect on most pictures). Even with the flash, it is just a few seconds until you can snap again. It has a pre-programmed action mode and another setting that allows you to just hold down the button and it will keep shooting continously. I use that occasionally when I'm trying to get a shot of the dogs' wrestling. I bought it because it's weather resistant. I can drop it in the snow, get it wet, bang it around on the dog sled and not hurt it.