 I narrowed my choices to the Konica KD-400Z or the ... Strengths: size, quick startup, price ($350 on feb. 4, 03)
Weaknesses: plenty
Summary: I narrowed my choices to the Konica KD-400Z or the Canon S230, and chose the Konica. Basically, I wanted the smallest possible camera and the most megapixels as I print many of my own photos to 8x10 prints. This camera is certainly packaged well. I like the stainless steel case, and the lens is protected nicely with the closing cover (but see the concerns below). In terms of travel size, this camera is excellent. It also starts up quickly, enabling one to take a pic within a few seconds of start-up. Unfortunately, that's where the good comments end, at least for me. The biggest problem: many of my photos were not clearly focused. At first, I attributed this to a shaky hand or my inexperience, however, after taking nearly 100 photographs and finding that well over 50% were out of focus, I can only conclude this camera doesn't focus well. Some other less serious concerns include the following: I can't review my photos with the LCD display without opening the cover and turning the camera on; to power off the camera, you must close the door slightly and allow the lens to retract, however, you must use caution as to not bang the cover into the lens, something I did frequently; red eye reduction is non-existent although I've heard similar complaints with the Canon and other digital cameras. Fortunately, JandR permits returns, so I'm going to try the Canon, which is $20 more than the $350 I paid on 2/4/03.
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