"Harry" wrote in message
m...
...but...

A friend is shopping for a new digital camera. He does not want to deal
with the weight and complexity of a DSLR, but he wants a "really good
camera" with enough features to "take really sharp" photos and "maybe
intercnangeable lenses."

Well, I am not up to speed on these cameras and don't want to be. Any
specific recommendations I can pass along?


When I bought my Canon G10 about 18 months ago, it was considered Canons
flagship 'point & shoot'.
They've upgraded to the G11 now but if I was shopping for the same type of
camera, I look at Canon's Power Shot S90.
Reason... the G10-G11 are big & heavy compared to most point & shoots.
They are rated as good as entry level DSLRs in landscape photography, but
not so good for action shots of kids or pets.
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/co...categoryid=113

The Olympus people have a new E-PL1 (Pen) camera that they're raving about.
http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_se...p?product=1501

Bottom line... the point & shoots with small sensors fall short in low light
photography.