Saskman,
Thank you for the response,I've tried to get back sooner but every time I sat down at the computer it seemed something had to be done from checking the turkey to all sorts of holiday duties. I've checked the link you sent and was very helpfull, but I still could'nt find either one of the cameras you recommened. I checked E-Bay and there sre 3 of the Canon 2100's there now, the auction ends in a few days for most,they all seem to be used cameras,I'm a little concerned about that, never know, the old " Buyer Beware". Maybe I'll drop Panasonic a e-mail and see when the DMC-FZ1 will be out.
Thank you again and happy holidays to you and your family.
Gary