Re: New Camera Suggestions
Only thing I can think of is this: Fujifilm S700. It's a compact digital camera with an SLR body. It's right under your budget. It has 10x optical zoom, and includes picture stabilization mode. If you want an actual SLR, you're going to have to spend much more.
Re: New Camera Suggestions
Don't forget the Fuji F1000sD. There's also the Kodak Z1285. Both are rather mid range point and shoots, that are "SLR" esque in that price range. Outside of that, you'd need to spend a little more to get what's called a "super zoom" like the Canon S5IS or the Olympus SP570UZ.
Re: New Camera Suggestions
Cool, I have been looking at the Fujifilm S700. One thing that it lacks from what I can tell is a true image stabilizer. I guess it uses a faster shutter speed(?) Does anyone know how well that works and do any of the ones mentioned above stand out above the rest?