Since this is my first post, I will first introduce myself. I am Senior photo major, will be graduating in Dec. 2007. I usually shoot with a Nikon D70, and someday hope to have my own studio/photo business. However I am wanting a light, compact for snapshots of family, my dog and such when it is not convenient to carry around and use my DSLR. I found this site while looking for reviews on cameras, but so far haven't found enough information to decide. Like I said, my regular camera is a Nikon, so I was going to go with a Nikon Coolpix, but I'm not sure that would be right for me. I am also looking at a Canon powershot. My sister has an Olympus, but isn't the easiest thing to use. I want something easy to use, and quick to turn on and shoot.

I hope this is enough info to get some help, if you have any other questions that would help to find a camera for me, let me know and I will answer best I can!

Thanks!!

Edited to add I also would like to be able to take videos with the camera.