Good camera for non- pro uses

[William Ellis <wb9cac@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi all,

I guess I'm getting to the point of needing a camera for general 
use(vacations, family gatherings, etc.) so I don't have to take the 
equipment I use for pro use. I'm looking for a small to medium size unit 
with zoom, optical and digital focusing, and enough megapixels to render 
decent prints should I want to do something with the occasional good 
image I might shoot. I would like the ability to at least get a good 
8x10 print, if needed. There are a multitude of choices out there and 
the more I look, the more confusing it gets. What are some of you using 
for casual shooting.

Thanks,

Bill Ellis