I am in need of a GOOD camera...?

Question

I don't want to completely break the bank but I want these features...

1) 11 megapixels or above

2) NOT bulky!

3) GOOD video quality

4) REALLY good battery life

[I have a Kodak Z1275 now and the quality of the pictures is amazing but the battery life really sucks]

5) Scene features like: text, portrait, candle light, close up, children, snow, etc.

6) uses SD cards

Answer 1

The Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens Is the Best

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Answer 2

JVC is the best there are.

Answer 3

buy canon 1000d