Quote Originally Posted by dg94556
I'll check out the Coolpix. I know the hame, but virtually nothing else about it.
Steve, BTW.

"Coolpix" is Nikon's line of compact digitals - there have been many. I have a 5000 which at 3+ years old is ancient in the world of digital cameras. It still works great for me and I have no reason to replace it though. It was replaced by the 5400 and now the 8400 which has been out long enough that you might find a good deal on it. Cool thing about it (pun intended) is that the 8400 has the equivalent of a 24mm lens on the wide end, which is very wide. Mine only goes to 28, but not bad either considering most start in the 35mm area.