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Looking for a small digital camera that can take action photos. My current Nikon has too much shutter delay. Hoping not to have to lug around an SLR.

I'm very happy with this one:

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=145&modelid=14227

In fact, I like it so much I decided not to lug my tank of an SLR which I also love to south america with me (too much weight anyway).

It's very responsive for a pocket camera, allowing multiple consecutive shots in non continuos mode as well.

There is a very similar model to it (850?) with a slightly narrower angle and more zoom range, but I like wide angles so I got this one.

It also has image stabilization which is nice for point and shoot without using the flash (a non diffused flash is really only meant for day photography - to make shadows less harsher). I carry it everywhere now.

Ken Rockwell is a photographer with a wonderful website and very good advice, and he likes it too. Read more on why here: http://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/sd800.htm. Another useful page is http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/2007-05-what-camera.htm

My point and shoot is a Canon SD750. Its small and takes really nice pictures... It is no SLR, but it fits in any pocket.

I've been very happy with my Canon Power Shot A75

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/contr ... delid=9828
Takes movies as well. Very easy to use and you can get different lenses and a waterproof cover.
Been around awhile - I bet you could get a good price.

edit to add: Check out this site
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2004_reviews/a75.html

So are those newer Canon's a little better in continuous mode?

I have an older Canon Elph (4Mpixels, about 4 or 5 years old, can't remember the model right now) and that one always locks up after about 3 shots.
Kind of important if you like to produce some good action shots.

Otherwise I am happy with the Elph, but it's about time to upgrade again.

My folks have a nikon about that old, and I don't think there was an action shot oppertunity I didn't miss because of the slow response and low framerate working against me together. I think low end cameras have really improved over the last 2 years or so.

have you heard of these 'flip' cameras?... really small, take video, that is sized for youtube... they take pictures too, not sure about shutter delay... i know what you mean about SLRs... I am a photographer, and i usually pack 3 lenses, body, tripod, not to mention the sometimes, up to 3 flashes... light meter... light stands,,, ehhhh the list goes on...

I have a tiny fuji finepix Z-1 that is the size of a deck of cards and fits into any pocket. I think that the photos are nice, the startup time is fast and the shutter delay is very short. I think it works well for me and as I get more backcountry experience (who takes action photos at a resort?) I will be taking more continuation shots during the rides.