Today only...the Canon Powershot SD100 IS (image stabilized) is on sale at Newegg.com, $199.00, includes an 8 gb SD card.
It has face detection and the new digic III in it.
Got great reviews at stevesdigicams.com and dpreview.com
JoanMN

Here is a link that might be useful: newegg, canon

MaryAnn.....I have an old Canon S2IS thats been really good for what I need it to do (and Lord knows I'm no photographer...LOL). The old S2 is available some places but has been replaced by the Canon S5 (there is also an S3 model) both are very good cameras. They are all pretty good little point and shoots. (Mine has lots of extra features too that I have never mastered...LOL).

~Kathy~

Dang, that's a great deal, Jaon!

MaryAnn, I have a Canon PowerShot SD 750 and I just love it. It takes wonderful pictures, is small and handy and fits in my bag easily.

Let me know if you get a little Canon and I'll send you case for it, I am in the process of making some more right now.

I'm loving my new Canon...digital Rebel XT..but it's not a throw in your purse camera. I kind of miss that.

I take it with me anyway...

patti

I have a Canon Power Shot A620 and it's a great point and shoot camera. I can autofocus or manually focus plus a host of other features. 7.1 mega pixels.

Love it and easy to use.

I'm looking at the Canon S3, with its greater optical zoom, or perhaps the S5.

The S3's are getting harder to find - but I love mine! S5 is the current model in that group. Basically the exact same camera. S5 has a little larger view screen.

Great super zoom and image stabilazation. Takes quick pictures and even faster on sports mode.

After reading reviews, etc, I am leaning towards the Canon PowerShot SD790 IS. Does anyone here have that model?

And thanks to everyone who has replied!

I have the Canon S3Is...love, love, love it!

mrsmarv, the camera I'm replacing is a S30. I liked it okay, but think the photos could have been sharper for printouts. It just suddenly quit. It won't even turn on. I have been a little rough with it and it's been dropped a few times. I think I bought it when Dusty was a Senior in HS and he's 24 now. So I guess it lasted long enough!

I have one of the IS (3?) cameras and also an older digital elph. I really like them both. Elph's are so pocket friendly they are easy to carry. I would go to a store and actually handle the camera and make sure it is what you expect. There is no subsitute for the real thing. Steve's digicams is also good for camera reviews.
Isn't it funny that every one assumed that the OP wanted a digital camera?

nycefarm, I can't imagine going back to film and developing! LOL

Some important things to consider when buying a point and shoot digital camera:
1) Get one with an IS if possible,
2) With a viewfinder. Many recent models took out the viewfinder to make place for a larger LCD display. The LCD display is not a big help to view when you're outdoor in bright light condition.

3) One that uses AA or AAA batteries. Rechargeable batteries of this type are easier to find but recharging can be a bothersome when you travel outside the US. However, AA and AAA are sold just about anywhere in the world, a great convenience.

Which means... any of the Canon Powershot from model A590 IS and up are good buys.

I just recommended to my boss the Powershot A590 IS. He wants to spend around $150 and at BuyDig.com, the price is around $145, no shipping, no tax and with US warranty. Watch out for gray market price = import and did not meet US standard; thus, have no US warranty.

What does "IS" mean, please?

ole joyful

Image stabilization. It's a great (and to me, critical) feature and I'm surprised all camera makers don't have them as a standard feature.

Maryanne, although you are getting a new camera for better photos, you still might be able to get your old camera fixed. When my camera stopped, at Disney world of all places, I was stumped. Nothing I did would make it work. After calling the company, they agreed to repair it for free and I still have my cannon elph for traveling light.
Might be worth a try, then your grandkids can use your old camera!

Sorry, but I didn't explained IS because on the 1st reply by Joannmn, she already explained what it is.

Thanks everyone. I thnk I've decided to buy the Canon PowerShot G9 12.1MP. It's much more expensive than the other one I chose, but it's not like I buy one every year. I've had my other one for at least 6 years.

Toni, I was wondering what to do with my old one. It worked one day and the next it wouldn't turn on. I don't think there is too much wrong with it, but I don't want to pay to get it repaired. LOL