this is why you fail

[dr_memory]

Most of the photos I’ve taken of my daughter are with a now nearly eight year old Canon SD500.  Every once in a while, I think that I should replace it with something newer and faster: Theda tends to move at near-mach velocities in her calmer moments, and I miss a lot of shots waiting for the autofocus.  I’ve been thinking this now for a good two

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[_nicolai_]

Get a Panasonic DMC-LX3 or, since it seems to have been superceded, a DMC-LX5.

[missionista]

DON'T get the Canon Powershot A3100. We have it at work. It's OK, but not better than any cameraphone.

[cos]

Well, that sure cuts down the number of choices to consider! :)

[ratphooey]

We've had great experiences with Panasonic's cameras. They use rather good Leica lenses, even in the more affordable models.

But really, just get this: http://www.lytro.com/

[curioushamster]

I have a lytro on order. Will post details once I get a shiny one in my grubby hands.
If you're looking for recommendations, http://thewirecutter.com/ is where I go to when I get lost in a sea of detail. They have some good things to say about the S100.

[bryant]

+1 for the Wirecutter.

[rednikki]

I will not comment on what you should get, because hell, I don't know. I will just say - you are absolutely right. Fewer products, better differentiated, sell more.

Have you read about the "too much jam" study? IT proves your point.