I need an advanced compact model and I have no idea where to start

[tehbuffalo]

On the 13th, I am getting a digital camera. I cannot afford a DSLR and it would probably be too advanced for me. Can anyone inform me on an Advanced Compact digital camera or where to find one because I have no idea about shopping for cameras.

Thanks.

Jake

 

[Ringo]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Casio EX-Z850.

Great little camera (I know, I know, it's a Casio...). Allows full manual operation, huge LCD, produces good images, and about $350-400. Look on pricegrabber.com for the merchant with the best price.

8.5 MP too.

Sorry, posted this in your other thread. Meant for it to be in here.
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[Peanuts]

Perhaps saying your approximate price range, what cameras you have been considering, as well as what type(s) of photography you are interested in might help.

On another thread I mentioned the Canon Powershot S1/S2/S3 IS line which falls around the $500 range I do believe, as well as the Powershot A610/A620 which is closer to the $300-$400.
Your best bet would probably be to start looking at www.dpreview.com