Canon PowerShot SX200 IS (Black)

Pros: Great for everything! Landscapes, concerts, close-ups, people shots. The zoom is unreal and it always produces high quality pictures. HD video is amazing and works great with the zoom. Battery life is excellent. Makes you feel like a professional!

Cons: Being bulky can sometimes be an inconvenience but for me I think it just adds to the feel that it isn't your average camera. Pop up flash gives it an old school feel which I love but others may not.

Summary: I've had this camera for a year and have taken it to a ton of concerts, vacations, and have used it around the city. It always produces quality pictures and videos and I can't stress enough how amazing the 12x optical zoom is. At a concert, for example, I can use it from lawn seats at an arena and get a clear shot of the stage and the performers that will make it seem like I was 10 rows away. I've never had any issues using it and am constantly recommending it to people because for the price it is so, so worth it.