Update May 28: Trying out a new camera!

PowerShot SX30 IS

SPECS

Camera Type:	Point & Shoot
Megapixels:	14.1
Optical Zoom:	35 X
LCD Size:	2.7"

Since 2007, I've been working with my Canon S3 IS, which I have loved. But after living for several years in Senegal, it had a lens issue related to sand and dust, and sadly, has been dropped a couple of times. The lens has been a horrible screeching sound when I turn it on or off, or zoom too quickly. The pictures have been ok but not wonderful, and the screeching is almost unbearable.

Canon PowerShot S3IS

SPECS

Camera Type:	Point & Shoot
Megapixels:	6 Megapixels
Optical Zoom:	12 X
LCD Size:	2 in

And my second camera is the Sony DSC-W220 (mine is pink!) Good for lots of things, especially because it's small and fits in my purse. Not much of a zoom... but it's great for low-lighting situations, and just for fun!