Help!

I’m in the market for a new Camera as my trusty Pentax Optio S has served me well but she is getting old now and not as responsive as she used to be. But I’m flooded with choice and confusion does anyone have any tips, advice, suggestions on choosing a fantastic camera? Please leave a comment if you do.

If your up for the challenge this is my wish list but I don’t think the camera exists

Digital SLR Camera – But not too massive

Must do high quality movies

Nice big zoom (x12)

Ability to change lens (for extra zoom for example)

Not AA batteries, dedicated rechargeable battery

Good response times when hitting the shutter over and over

SD card compatible if possible (I already have 3 cards)

Something I can whip out and take a shot without playing around with settings for 5 mins

Nice Macro setting please for those close ups

Manual focus and zoom

Good range of ISO’s

At least 2 Inch LCD

I have also done some research and found these cameras below that look quite good.

PowerShot S3 IS

Panasonic FZ50

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