Cannon (Power Shot G10) the next camera I will be getting!
I believe this camera to be the "Best Choice" overall camera out there...(before going into the thousands of dollars)
It retains "ALL" of the Manual setting so familiar to "Old School Photographers" F-Stops, variables in speed, etc. and converts them into Digital Settings
OVERVIEW
Canon's Top-Range Compact Digital.
Advanced amateur photographers are a discerning group, and they've flocked to Canon's G-Series for its ability to meet and exceed their demands. The third-generation PowerShot G10 is a stunning successor, loaded with uncompromising specs like 14.7 megapixels, a 28mm wide-angle lens, and Canon's new DIGIC 4 Image Processor for notably improved face and motion detection. This is a camera that supports and nurtures creativity, with a full range of shooting and recording modes and compatibility with exciting accessories including Speedlite flashes.

See the Beauty of Really High Resolution.
14.7 Megapixel digital camera for the highest image quality.
The PowerShot G10 is equipped with a 14.7-megapixel CCD. Combined with unsurpassed DIGIC 4 image processing, this impressive pixel count delivers richly detailed photos that resonate with lifelike depth from shadows to highlights.
An important benefit to the G10's lofty pixel count is the flexibility it lends to the editing process. With 14.7 megapixels of resolution, any portion of any shot is a great candidate for enlargement. Enlarge and crop as your creative vision demands, confident that the detail you need is there for you.

(14.7 Megapixel Resolution)
Creative Power in Your Control.
Full range of shooting and recording modes including RAW + JPEG for the ultimate creative control.
The PowerShot G10's RAW mode lets you shoot images without JPEG compression. It gives you clearer images and complete creative control in editing. RAW images are transferred directly to the computer where they can then be edited using image adjustment software or a processing application to adjust your images as you please. The camera can also be set to allow the simultaneous recording of both RAW and JPEG images while shooting.
Also, with
26 Shooting Modes including 17 Special Scene Modes, you're ready for whatever shot comes your way.
(Shooting Modes) Advanced presets for the best possible photos under certain conditions.
(Auto) The camera chooses all the settings so you can concentrate on your subject.
(P Program) Access advanced exposure compensation features while shooting mostly automatically.
(Av Aperture-priority) You define the aperture to either isolate your subject or have clarity throughout the entire picture, and the camera will choose the corresponding shutter speed.
(Tv Shutter-priority) You select the shutter speed to stop or blur action, and the camera finds the appropriate aperture. With slow exposure times, Canon's noise reduction system activates to ensure low image noise
(Manual) The ultimate in creative control, you set both aperture and shutter speed manually.
(C Custom) Define and store your two own settings to achieve the effects you prefer.
(Stitch Assist) Build awe-inspiring panoramas by neatly aligning sequential images.
(Movie) Shoot in high resolution VGA (640 x 480 at 30 fps) or QVGA (320 x 240 at 30 fps) for up to 1 hour or 4GB per clip.
(Special Scene ModesPortrait) The camera sets a large aperture, focusing the subject and artistically blurring the background to make your subject "pop."
(Landscape) For front to back sharpness, the camera sets a small aperture.
(Night Scene) For impressive sunset or nightlife shots, the camera properly exposes the background and uses slow-sync flash for the subject.
(Sports) Ensure highly accurate auto-focusing when shooting fast-moving subjects.
(Foliage) Capture brilliant shots of autumn foliage, greenery and blossoms.
(Snow) Shoot clear snow scenes without darkened subjects or an unnatural bluish tint.
(Beach) Get clear shots of people at a sunny beach without darkened faces.
(Sunset) Capture stunning sunsets with all the dazzle and impact
(Fireworks) Grab brilliant images of skyrocketing fireworks.
(Aquarium) Achieve proper flash-free exposure and natural hues at indoor aquariums.
(Underwater) Capture underwater images with reduced backscatter effect.(Note: Optional Waterproof Case WP-DC28 required for shooting any underwater images).
(ISO 3200) Expands the user's ability to shoot in dark settings without using the flash.
(Indoor) Reduce blur and improve color accuracy when shooting handheld indoors.
(Kids+amp; Pets) Reduced focusing time freezes fast-moving subjects, so you won't miss those special shots.
(Night Snapshot) Get natural-looking pictures with brighter backgrounds and subjects lit by flash.
(Color Accent) Choose to retain a single color in your image while other colors turn monochrome.
(Color Swap) Select a color and replace it with a color you specify for special effects.
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