Been there, done that...my kodak camera is the worst camera I've ever had, I'll never buy another kodak. The $20 more is definitely worth going for a canon.
I have the S3IS too (I'm assuming that's the same as the S3 Catlady?). I rarely use it, the zoom is broken, which is pretty much the whole point of the camera.I can only zoom in a little way, if I try to zoom all the way the camera shuts off.
I think I'll end up getting this camera, its a good deal for the price. Oh and yeah I'll end up taking the rebel with me too I'm sure.
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