Anil: I'd go with what Sean said. While individuals can have a specific camera preference or recommendation (ie this is NOT a jab at DarkPenguin's post), if ever you walk into a camera store and tell the clerk you want a camera and s/he takes one off the shelf and says, 'THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT YOU NEED', then leave. Say thanks or have a nice day, but go to a different store and find a knowledgeable clerk who is willing to spend an hour or two or whatever with you. Hold the camera in your hand, see how it feels to you, if you like the button placement, etc. Then try another one, and another. When you get down to two or three that you like, take the nice clerk's business card and go home. Think about it. Remember features and controls that you did or didn't like. Maybe do some 'net reviews. Then go back and find the clerk who has invested his or her time with you, and make your decision from there. There are a number of very good manufacturers out there - Nikon, Canon, Olympus, Pentax to name a few, but only you can tell what will work for you.
Mike.
