From what I hear, Canon seems to be the manufacturer of choice when it comes to digital cameras, SLR or non. Dad's got a Canon Powershot; I'm not sure of the model, it's at least a year or two old, but he is extremely happy with it. Coming from the man who held out for the longest time shooting color slides and b&w film, I think it's a decent endorsement. When I was looking for a digital camera last year I solely looked at Canon products; then I discovered my low-fi cameraphone and am still having fun challenging myself to take pics with its restrictions (and, honestly, the freedoms it gives with regards to sticking yer lens where some lenses won't go.)