I'm not wanting to spend more than $400. Here's what I've got my eye on so far:

Sony DSC-H3

Canon Power Shot S5IS

Fuji FinePix S8000fd

Anyone have any recommendations. I'm typically partial to Sony and don't like that Kodak forces you to use their software, as I like the standard USB mass storage device.

Pick up an XTi now that the XSi are phasing them out. I grabbed 3 to eBay @ $320 a pop (no lens). Keep your eye out on FW and SD.

I think the XTi is slightly above my budget, since I'll still have to get the lens for it. I don't mind going to the XT for the price, though.

If you're trying to get a point and shoot, I'd go for the canon. I've had about a million digicams, always break them or lose them. My last one was a canon powershot SD something or another, and it was an AWESOME camera. My personal fav so far. I just picked up a new SD1000 from Dell for 150, and an 8gb memory card for 40 bucks. Awesome....

I think I'm gonna pick up an XTI. Windy (my wife) has a 35mm Rebel with the 35-80mm & 80-200mm lenses and a UV filter. According to Canon's site, the XTI uses EF and EF-S lenses, which they're both EF. She just busted out her stuff from back in the day.

I think I'm gonna find a body only and get to takin pics. I did like the alpha series Sony's, but since I have 2 lenses already, I can buy a bare DSLR and use what I've already got.

Thanks for the input.

**EDIT**
Oh, and I got a promotion today with a raise equivalent to one month's pay....on top of the 3% raise I got last month

Point-n-shoots... Look at the Panasonic Lumix TZ3.
I also like the Canon Powershot A520IS/A720IS a LOT for the price.

For SLR, The Nikon D-series (D70, D80) is really nice, as is the similar Canon Digital Rebel. Try both brands out in person.

Where's a good place to pick one up?

Originally posted by EvuLFleA
Keep your eye out on FW and SD.

and they are?? I'm a photonewb

Amazon dropped the S5 IS down $20 to $300. Not bad, not great. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Q3043Y

I know you were an eBayer so I figured you knew about FW (Fatwallet.com) and SD(slickdeals.net).

Good luck finding an xti :)

I was searching ebay and found some okay deals with an 18-55mm lens & 4 GB memory card, just didn't pick up on the acronyms.

thanks for the infoz.

Ordered, should be here today with 4GB CF card. I ordered new to get the warranty. I found several for the $350 range, but were not the US models and didn't come with the US warranty. I went ahead and spent the additional $100, so we'll see how it goes when it shows up today.

Guy I skydive with just picked up a Sony HC-38 after he broke his previous cam. With a wide angle lense its does an awesome job up in the air. Cant imagine it does any less on the ground and considering its only a 200.00 cam, its awesome.

Terry

How many times have you jumped now?

92. winter was rather slow. Didnt get to fly around much to warm dropzones.

NICE! I'd love to jump more, but I keep spending money on other things.