I think the best camera depends on what you want it to do. How much control do you want over the settings? Do you want to just aim and shoot away? Do you want to do videos, sound ect? Do you want a compact you can carry anywhere?

I've had three different Olympus cameras. I'd recommend any of them. The Stylus line is a great point and shoot series. Most of the dogsledding, kayaking ect pictures I've posted have been taken with a Stylus 800. I still carry that camera every day. It stays in my purse or my pocket all the time.

I just bought a DSLR and the first time didn't like the Olympus options. I went with a Nikon D-80 and I'm thrilled with it. It takes crisp, sharp pictures, and has remarkable color, but it is bulky, expensive and complicated!

I use www.dpreview.com lots of camera info.