Canon A590IS?

[Hellow]

I would do it, it seems like a nice camera. Also, on a flip out lcd, I doubt you are going to find that on any cameras this size. They are generally a feature of the bigger, more expensive cameras.

[Catlady711]

If you already have the XTi and this is just your carry around camera then it seems like it has nice stats for it's price range. I also have the XTi and have the S3 Canon's as my carry around. The camera you're looking for seems similar to my S3 in stats. It should be a nice camera for what you want to do with it.

I'm thinking of selling one of my older P&S digitals and saving money for a Canon G9 as a carry around. It's a fair amount more expensive, but it's even smaller, and lightweight than my S3 & S1, but the G9 will do RAW and none of my P&S cameras can do that. I don't think a G9 has a flip out screen though, and like you, I'd really miss that feature.

Take you XTi with you on your trip also or you'll kick yourself later for not taking it. I've done that myself plenty of times. lol

Have fun with your new camera, and enjoy your trip. We expect to see some pix posted soon. lol