Digital Camera

[twiglet4frog]

Ok, wondering if anyone has any suggestions on buying a new digital camera. Experiences rather than explanations as i know about them but want to know whats best to buy by experience.

Looking for something with 3 or more Megapixels and some form of basic optical zoom at least BUT and here is the bit bit, is reliable with batteries or ideally has some form of Ipod-like rechargable battery system so that i am not constantly buying new batteries because rechargables dont work that only last about 20 pics and then die!

Any ideas? Price range as cheap as possible but up to �150 as the maximum

Thanks Folks

[Hammer]

I've got a Panasonic DC70 which is fairly similar to this one . Mine came with rechargeable batteries which seem to last forever. Lasted two weeks and around 80 photos on holiday recently with only one top up. I would definately recommend Panasonic.

[Mattk]

a very good indicator is to visit amazon and go to their digi camera section and view the top sellers(they must be top sellers for a reason) and you can also read customer reviews.