I am a techno-geek with Kids, so this may suprise you.

I don’t have a digital camera.

However, I was able to borrow one from a family member and learned that, having prints made at the local photo-mart, was almost a cheap as film AND, you could pick the photos you wanted, and dump the ones you don’t.

So, “The Pretty One” has been on me to get a decent camera. The only problem is, despite being a techno-geek, I am a broke techno-geek, so I won’t be getting my Digital SLR this week.

I have a project coming in this week that should give us the funds needed to “take the digital plunge”.

We have narrowed the search down to 2 models.

Canon A620

and

Kodak Z7590

The Kodak has 10x Optical zoom, as compared to Canon’s 4x. Additionally, the Kodak has a rechargable battery, while the Canon takes 4AAs.

I have found the price to be comparable, so that is not a huge deal (The Kodak is $20-$50 more).

The only downside I have read on the Kodak seems to be a “cheap-plastic feel” to its construction.

One additional factor in my decision, is that I use exclusively Canon cameras at work.

Any opinions from my peanut gallery???