When my Minolta (which I LOVE) got "sick" and had to be sent in for repairs, I was afraid it would take too long and leave me stranded for my British Isles cruise. I bought the Canon S3 IS, and it's incredible! Sonja took a picture of Justin getting onto a float in the pool, I posted it here (and sent it to Andrea), and now Andrea has one too. It's an amazing camera.