Originally Posted by FidelCastrovich
I have a great Canon SD800. Very cool indeed. Tiny, pic quality is great, feels solid enough, but i don't usually check my cameras for shock-absorption.
Also have a Canon, the SD700i. Absolutely love it!
Bought it as a smaller lighter take anywhere backup to my battery sucking space taking Minolta.
Turns out my little Canon takes better pictures.
I don't have the delay issues mentioned by the poster with the 500.
The battery lasts FOREVER! Went on a plane ride with a buddy, took 814 pictures on an already used battery and it didn't kill it. Used the LCD, switching modes, zoom... it just lasts and lasts.
Turns on in less than 2 seconds, ready to take pictures.
The only thing slow about this camera is charging the flash. In low-light indoors, it can take a couple seconds between pics.
Uses SD, which can be found VERY cheap. Bought my last two 1GB cards from Kingston for $22 each. Dell has them on sale occasionally for $20-25.
It doesn't use AA, but with as long as the battery lasts, it will be good for quite a bit of a long trip. A second fully charged battery standing by will take care of you for... well, guess that depends on how long it takes you to take 1000+ pictures...
