This topic has come up several times. I want to give a shout out to the folks that recommended the SONY Cybershot. If you are cheap, very aware of the cost of your time and not a TECH expert this device is a homerun! Easy to use, easy to transfer, good quality, long batt life, all the ingredients for the BPO lunatic.

Got it on sale at Staples $189 and they threw in a free printer. Probably paid for itself in 3 days. If you are a boutique operation get one, if you are a big wheel, get your agents one, you will be satisfied.

Thanks again. Here's to "Good News"

Sony Makes some of the worst digital cameras I have seen. Cannon is good but the Panasonic Lumix brand is excellent for close up address pics.

I second the Panasonic Lumix suggestion. I don't really have an opinion on Sony cameras.

Several years ago I had a super cheap digital that had very limited memory (non-removable) that had to be down loaded to save, then cleared to reuse. Got to an appointment scheduled interior BPO only to find I hadn't down loaded and cleared the memory. Excused myself to go buy a cheap "use it once" film camera at a nearby Wal-Mart. They had the Sony Cyber Shot on sale and I bought it instead (considerably more than Mike paid, I must have got it soon after they were introduced). Never regretted the decision, it has done lot of work over the last few years; very satisfied with it! Bought a more recent version, at a lower price, for a gift for my wife.

I love sony products, but I dont care for their digital camers. I have a panasonic lumix dmc-lz3 and never had a problem. Zoom is incredible for it size, and its almost impossible to take a blurry picture. You can get them on ebay for really cheap now.

I have a Cannon Powershot that I used to really like, but now that I'm busier than ever I'm realizing how slow this camera is. I've caught myself yelling at it - 'Come on you stupid camera, take the friggin picture already!!' It used to always take perfect, clear photos but lately I've had quite a few blurry photos. It's probably operator error due to impatience.

I would really like a new camera. I like my Cannon because it's really easy to use, but I'll have to check out the Panasonic Lumix cameras since they seem to be highly recommended.

I made the mistake of buying a Kodak easyshare C530 because I needed an emergency replacement.It takes good pics, but there is such a delay in shutter speed its ridiculous and the software is made for a 10 year old. Im currently using the software from my first Fuji digital which I bought almost 10 years ago. The software Photowise really rips, has all kinds of manipulation features, but since its so old it hangs sometimes in WinXP.

I've had 2 Panasonic Lumix cameras, very happy with both of them.

Had the cheaper model with 5x optical zoom. Sold that to Dad with a family discount and bought the model with 12x optical zoom. Now I sometimes wish I had more zoom... don't know how I made it with my first camera that only had 3x (an HP...)

Got both cameras on open box special, er no, first one open box second one clearance... at Circuit City. Just ask to see open boxes they always have some even if they're not on display at the moment.

I've got the 10x op zoom panasonic lumix. I love this camera. Although I agree do you ever have enough zoom?! My only complaint is sometimes it's a bit slow, however pretty sure that is operator error! Last night I was trying to sneak in 1 last interior at dusk, with the back light the pic's were absolutely perfect!

As I have posted on this website before, I have a Sony Mavica. It is very large by todays standards and uses a floppy disk. I even had a 12 year old laugh at it the other day, but it is the best camera I have ever owned. I have had the same original batteries for over 10 years and I have a floppy disk for my records for all the photos I have taken. It can zoom in from literally 2 blocks away which comes in handy for those BPO's where someone is standing in front. I even bought a backup just in case mine ever stops working. Maybe someday I will catch up with the rest of you and use a camera that can fit in my shirt pocket.

Gman, with all due respect... I've used a Mavica, when they were new and cool, and afterwards too...

You don't know what you're missing, you really oughta replace that thing. You could improve your quality immensely (not so important for BPO's but for flyers and such the difference would be VERY noticable), save time moving files to your computer and lighten your load all for $200 or so. Don't hang that thing around your neck or you'll be heading to the Chiropractor.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it, but looking for another for backup in this day and age really isn't a good thing.

Does anyone recommend a small camera with a 12x or more zoom?

12x zoom requires a pretty good sized lens, so you wouln't find any thing real small... Check out the Panasonic Lumix. There's a cannon and a Kodak about the same.

I purchased a cheap digital from Walgreens. I believe its an Aiptek. It takes great pictures and includes a voice recorder, video camera, and mp3 player. I purchased two. The second one I purchased on a home shopping show. You can even look at the finish video or picture on you tv if you like. $99. I takes an SD card.

Yep 12x will require a larger camera. Thats if your looking for a 12x optical zoom. The lumix series has a 6x optical, and 4x digital so its 24x total zoom. I can pull address shots across the street a few houses down. I guess that doesnt really help when you dont know my neighborhoods, but average is 50-80ft wide lots.