Hello,

This is my first post on these boards. I am in need of a new digital camera. I really have like the canon sd series that I have purchased in the past but now that everything is going to wide screen, I would like a camera that shoots as such.

I've looked into the panasonic dmc lx2 which seems a bit big, and also the fx-01 and fx-07. Only thing is I've hear too many complaints about noise to be comfortable with buying one. Does canon plan to release something comparable anytime soon? I hear that spring is when they all come out w/ new products.

So my requirements are at least 6-7mp, at least 3x optical zoom, wide angle, movie capability, etc. Do I have any options now or in the near future? Thanks.