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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W50

Best Price: $400.00

from www.circuitcity.com
also great battery life.i use the wrist strap just because i am afraid of dropping it.
from www.tigerdirect.com
the only drawback is the housing isn't metal...so dropping it might cause a problem :)
from shopping.yahoo.com
we travel all over with it and have found (from dropping it) it is very durable.
from www.pricegrabber.com
i bought a second one after dropping my first one the first day i had it.

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Positives: Resolution: 6 Megapixel, Camera Resolution: 6 Megapixel, Image Resolutions: 640 x 480, Not Interchangeable Lenses

2 RECOMMENDED by 9 people for DROPPING

Olympus µ 1030SW

Best Price: $450.00

from BTS from Cincinnati, OH, www.circuitcity.com
so far i have tested out the camera in every way i could, without dropping it, or stepping on it.
from richard from denver. north carolina, www.circuitcity.com
each year i've had to buy a new camera due to mishaps, such as dropping or liquid damage.
from www.amazon.com
i can see him dropping the camera, splashing it, etc.
from www.amazon.com
after dropping/breaking my previous olympus camera, i new it was time for a "not so fragile" digital.
from www.amazon.com
it might just be that i have it on some of the wrong settings, but it seems to me that i got better low-light pictures from my previous camera, which i broke by dropping too many times.

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Positives: Resolution: 10.7 Megapixel, Camera Resolution: 10.7 Megapixel, Image Resolutions: 2560 x 1920,2304 x 1728,2048 x 1536,1600 x 1200,1280 x 960,1920 x 1080,3648 x 2736,640 x 480, Not Interchangeable Lenses

3 RECOMMENDED by 5 people for DROPPING

Canon IXUS 960 IS

Best Price: $317.00

from Mark from LA, CA, www.circuitcity.com
the price seems to be dropping as well...
from www.amazon.com
despite the fact that the damage may have been due to dropping and the serial number had rubbed off, canon replaced the optics and sent it back to me for no charge.
from www.amazon.com
we've seen and tried a ton on them (between family and friends) and we've always stuck with the powershots cause we never have issues with them (even with three small kids dropping them all the time).
from www.amazon.com
i'm dropping one star because of the size and the fact that the lens sticks out and can get stuck on its way in /out of my pockets.
from www.amazon.com
personally i like little bigger camera and it is easy to hold while taking photos...i dont have to worry about dropping it.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Good Image Stabilization, Lots Of Extra Features, Resolution: 12.1 Megapixel

4 RECOMMENDED by 10 people for DROPPING

Olympus Stylus 850SW 8MP

Best Price: $290.00

from "JJ", www.bhphotovideo.com
plus, we don't have to worry about dropping it or getting it wet.
from tdstyles, www.shopping.com
whether its showing off its water proofing by submerging it in a pint of beer or its toughness by dropping it repeatedly this thing ...
from www.amazon.com
now we don't have to worry about her dropping the camera or getting it wet.
from www.amazon.com
i purchased the 850sw because i knew i would be spending a lot of time around water and the beach and i didn't want to have to worry about dropping the camera or getting it wet.
from www.amazon.com
other than dropping it, i have put it through its paces and it continues to take quality photos.

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Positives: Compact, Resolution: 8.5 Megapixel,8 Megapixel, Camera Resolution: 8.5 Megapixel,8 Megapixel, Image Resolutions: 2048 x 1536,1600 x 1200,1280 x 960,1920 x 1080,2304 x 1728,640 x 480,3264 x 2448,2560 x 1920

5 RECOMMENDED by 4 people for DROPPING

Canon PowerShot D10

Best Price: $379.00

from www.amazon.com
and video without ever worring about dropping the camera.
from www.amazon.com
i was worried about dropping my new camera when i was on my seadoo at the lake...so i put one of those boat key floats on the strap...and also a "croakie" that i had on hand for my sunglasses.
from www.amazon.com
my dad is a kayak fisherman, and my mom was tired of him dropping her cameras in the water.
from www.amazon.com
tossing them into bags of stuff, dropping them off the kitchen table, etc.

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Positives: Resolution: 12.7 Megapixel, Camera Resolution: 12.7 Megapixel, Image Resolutions: 640 x 480,3264 x 2448,2592 x 1944,1600 x 1200,4000 x 3000,4000 x 2248, Not Interchangeable Lenses

Canon PowerShot A470

Best Price: $215.00

from www.amazon.com
personally i like little bigger camera and it is easy to hold while taking photos...i dont have to worry about dropping it.
from N/A, www.newegg.com
didnt come with a screen cover thing so it doesnt get all scratched and smudged other thoughts: i wish i wasnt clumsy cause i know ill end up dropping this thing anywhere from cement to snow
from www.amazon.com
its like the perfect size for me, because it's still really compact but not so small that it gives me anxiety over dropping it/breaking something.
from www.amazon.com
i'm dropping one star because of the size and the fact that the lens sticks out and can get stuck on its way in /out of my pockets.

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Positives: Resolution: 7.4 Megapixel, Camera Resolution: 7.4 Megapixel, Image Resolutions: 1600 x 1200,3072 x 2304,3072 x 1728,640 x 480,320 x 240,2592 x 1944,2048 x 1536, Not Interchangeable Lenses

Canon PowerShot A640

Best Price: $552.00

from www.amazon.com
but i have had the camera only 3 months and today it fell out of my hand dropping only 2 feet.
from www.amazon.com
dropping your camera is a horrible thing to do.
from www.amazon.com
my vivitar 5mp had finally died after dropping

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Positives: Resolution: 10.4 Megapixel, Image Resolutions: 640 x 480,2816 x 2112,2272 x 1704,1600 x 1200,3648 x 2736,3648 x 2048, Not Interchangeable Lenses, Aperture Range: f2.8/f4.1 (w/t)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100

Best Price: $200.00

from www.pricegrabber.com
i've gotten away with dropping my 4 year old camera a half dozen times or so until this last time on the lense.
from shopping.yahoo.com
because the camera is so small and light i found myself being extra careful of handling or even dropping.

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Positives: Resolution: 8.1 Megapixel, Not Interchangeable Lenses, Aperture Range: f5.6/f10 (w/t) - f2.8/f5.2 (w/t), Shutter Speed: 0.13 - 1/2000 sec

Canon Ixus 75

Best Price: $381.00

from br from Frem, www.circuitcity.com
good deal, i got mine for $229 and the price is still dropping.cons: the battery warning only appears when it is almost out and you may only have 1 shot left.the auto-shift feature is hard to use.
from www.bestbuy.com
bought this recently after dropping my powershot a620.
from www.amazon.com
my old camera went through 2 combat deployments through iraq and was exposed to high temperature and abuse but despite a few scratches from me dropping it or it getting thrown around it works just as
from www.amazon.com
luckily the prices are dropping on these things - at least since i bought my first one.
from www.bestbuy.com
pros: small, durable, fast, attractive design, good picture quality cons: breakable "great camera, highly recommend- though i have went through two other sd canon powershots due to dropping them-

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Positives: Easy To Use, Lots Of Extra Features, Long Battery Life, Resolution: 7.4 Megapixel

Canon Digital Rebel XSi

Best Price: $812.00

from www.amazon.com
to the advancements over it's previous xt and xti predecessors including the new 12mp sensor it has, i found it quite odd that it's star ratings were somehow dropping lower than it's predecessors.
from www.amazon.com
they're $6 here on amazon, and it's better scratching those than dropping another $200 for a new lens.
from www.amazon.com
paired with good lenses the xsi/450d can provide jaw-dropping images with incredible detail.
from www.amazon.com
- grip is a little 'big' as noted by others but not worth dropping a star
from www.amazon.com
i have been watching this camera's development closely over the past 3 years for possible purchase, and due to the advancements over it's previous xt and xti predecessors including the new 12mp

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Positives: Easy To Use, Lots Of Extra Features, Clear Picture Quality, Resolution: 12.4 Megapixel

Canon EOS 450D

Best Price: $828.00

from www.bestbuy.com
build, i just wished that the camera was a little longer so gripping it was easier, but purchased battery grip to extend the length to remedy that and now can shoot and not worry about dropping it.
from www.amazon.com
they're $7 here on amazon, and it's better scratching those than dropping another $200 for a new lens.
from www.amazon.com
- grip is a little 'big' as noted by others but not worth dropping a star
from www.amazon.com
paired with good lenses the xsi/450d can provide jaw-dropping images with incredible detail.
from www.bestbuy.com
just wished the eyepiece itself had more distance away from the camera so your nose won't keep hitting the huge 3.0" screen (easily fixed with changing eyepiece extender).in reference to the camera

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Positives: Excellent Durability, Easy To Use, Lots Of Extra Features, Resolution: 12.4 Megapixel

Canon PowerShot SD1000

Best Price: $395.00

from www.bestbuy.com
lens breaks upon dropping.
from www.amazon.com
i completely destroyed my old camera(a 5.0mp kodak) by dropping it into a puddle hiking on a trail(oops!) well, i decided to try the canon powershot sd1000.
from www.amazon.com
dropping it once can be fatal so it is important to keep it in a camera bag.
from www.amazon.com
price is dropping very fast on this one!
from www.newegg.com
other than that only issue i have is a fear of dropping it, but the wrist strap seems sturdy.

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Positives: Compact, Great Autofocus, Resolution: 7.4 Megapixel, Image Resolutions: 3072 x 2304,3072 x 1728,640 x 480,2592 x 1944,2048 x 1536,1600 x 1200

Nikon D300

Best Price: $1,822.00

from "Dolly", www.adorama.com
on a typical day of shooting i take 1000-2000 shots easily and the dual flash cards solve the problem of changing cards, possible loss or just dropping one.
from www.amazon.com
to fiddle with all the settings for a perfect exposure, the camera helps you get the shot faster, and gets you the proper exposure without dropping the shutter speed down into unacceptable ranges.
from www.amazon.com
and my last suggestion, it looks like the price has been dropping on these camera bodies a lot, i would buy the body only (it still comes with with all the cords/battery/charger) everything you need,
from www.amazon.com
this is especially helpful when photographing in fast-paced settings where you don't have time to fiddle with all the settings for a perfect exposure, the camera helps you get the shot faster, and

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Positives: Clear Picture Quality, Lots Of Extra Features, Good Autofocus, Resolution: 13.1 Megapixel

Canon PowerShot A460

Best Price: $143.00

from www.amazon.com
personally i like little bigger camera and it is easy to hold while taking photos...i dont have to worry about dropping it.
from www.amazon.com
its like the perfect size for me, because it's still really compact but not so small that it gives me anxiety over dropping it/breaking something.
from www.amazon.com
i'm dropping one star because of the size and the fact that the lens sticks out and can get stuck on its way in /out of my pockets.

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Positives: Resolution: 5.3 Megapixel, Camera Resolution: 5.3 Megapixel, Image Resolutions: 640 x 480, Not Interchangeable Lenses

Canon PowerShot SD770 IS

Best Price: $230.00

from www.amazon.com
the camera is pretty small which is good for most but if you have big hands like i do you may end up dropping it one to many times.
from www.amazon.com
it was much faster dropping the sd card into the harddrive vs.
from www.amazon.com
these cameras are a bit delicate though and dropping one can be catastrophic.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Long Battery Life, Clear Picture Quality, Resolution: 10.3 Megapixel

Canon EOS Rebel XSi

Best Price: $763.00

from www.amazon.com
they're $7 here on amazon, and it's better scratching those than dropping another $200 for a new lens.
from www.amazon.com
- grip is a little 'big' as noted by others but not worth dropping a star
from www.amazon.com
paired with good lenses the xsi/450d can provide jaw-dropping images with incredible detail.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Lots Of Extra Features, Clear Picture Quality, Resolution: 12.4 Megapixel

Canon PowerShot SX10 IS

Best Price: $387.00

from www.amazon.com
after using the camera for a while i have grown to like the shape because it helps keep the camera more steady and helps prevent dropping it.
from www.amazon.com
wishing to add a comment/two about certainly real concerns that run through these reviews: losing the lens cap and dropping the camera.
from www.amazon.com
you wind up dropping it frequently and sticking your fingers on the lens.

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Positives: Compact, Resolution: 10.3 Megapixel, Camera Resolution: 10.3 Megapixel, Image Resolutions: 3648 x 2736,3648 x 2048,640 x 480,2816 x 2112,2272 x 1704,1600 x 1200

Canon EOS 450D

Best Price: $615.00

from www.amazon.com
they're $6 here on amazon, and it's better scratching those than dropping another $200 for a new lens.
from www.amazon.com
paired with good lenses the xsi/450d can provide jaw-dropping images with incredible detail.
from www.amazon.com
- grip is a little 'big' as noted by others but not worth dropping a star

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Positives: Easy To Use, Lots Of Extra Features, Clear Picture Quality, Resolution: 10.5 Megapixel

Canon EOS-5D

Best Price: $3,483.00

from www.amazon.com
the price started dropping like a rock ever since nikon full framers hit mass production and now it's almost down to eos 20d level.
from www.newegg.com
the price has been stiff, but is dropping now that canon has a replacement in the works.
from www.amazon.com
yet, for a full room shoot with baloons dropping, i went to iso 3200 and used available light with a great result.

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Positives: Resolution: 13.3 Megapixel, Camera Resolution: 13.3 Megapixel, Image Resolutions: 4368 x 2912,3168 x 2112,2496 x 1664, Interchangeable Lenses

Canon PowerShot S5 IS

Best Price: $800.00

from Mark from LA, CA, www.circuitcity.com
the price seems to be dropping as well...
from www.amazon.com
-still no mechanism to keep batteries from dropping out of camera when loading film chip
from www.newegg.com
that alone was reason enough to get the lensmate adapter because i know the day would come when i'd somehow "catch" that string and end up dropping the camera.
from www.amazon.com
fyi - best buy price matches and has a great upgraded warranty program for damage from dropping, liquid spills etc..

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Positives: Easy To Use, Nice Digital Zoom, Clear Picture Quality, Resolution: 8.3 Megapixel

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