Digital Camaras...

[Samba]

I'm looking around for a new digital camara (my old one just went POOH), and was hoping you guys might be able to suggest some (and possibly show examples) from those camaras here?

Some things that I'm looking for include:

3 Megapixel minimum
Macro features
B&W, sepia, effects
Manuel and Auto control focus, aperature, exposure
Long Battery Life (more than 1/2 an hour! LOL)

My price range is somewhere around $300-$500 USD. I also wouldn't mind one that can be accessorized with a photo printer port or something similar...

I look forward to your suggestions! Thanks!

[Spreeguy]

I use www.dpreview.com for when i'm looking at new camera reviews etc.

The nice thing is they have a camera search by features. I put in some of your requirements, and came up with this (aswell as others):

Canon PowerShot A70 (http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canona70/page2.asp)

[Samba]

Thanks, Spreeguy, that camara looks like a dream to me! Thanks for searching for me! I'll let you know when I get one of those babies! Thanks again!

[Optimus Prime]

I'd say go for the Cannon A80 it's a good camera and not too pricy.

[marisa]

I want to get the Canon A75....good price, GREAT features...and a bigger screen on the back for viewing photos....I personally looked at the A80 but the only feature I could find that seemed to justify it's higher price is the "rotating" LCD moniter. I wouldn't ever use that so I love the A75.

Another great website for comparisons.
http://www.steves-digicams.com/

Marisa