[FONT=Palatino Linotype]I'm in the market for a new digital camera.....I was given a Nikon Coolpix 2100 (old and inexpensive), but it is not producundefineding what I want. I think that I need a higher pixel and definitely a higher optical zoom than what I have. My question is, is one more important than the other? I tend to take scenic pictures, close-ups of my children, and sometimes action shots and I like 8x10's a lot . Any advice? I'm looking to spend around $500, give or take, possible a little more. Thanks for any help you can give me.[/FONT]