Which Is Better in a Point and Shoot, higher MP or Optical Zoom?

I'm currently upgrading my older Kodak Easyshare 5MP 3x Optical Zoom. I don't usually get prints larger than 5x7 8x10 every once in a blue moon, if I do decide to print some they are 4x6. I did just order and receive a Nikon S6000, i haven't really put it together yet, i think i'm returning it, its just too small for me, i like something i can feel like i can hold onto.

But if I'm not printing more than a 4x6 size, then really the 14MP vs the 5 MP won't be too much different, I don't crop to print that much either. So my ZOOM Factor seems to be more of an issue.

Do you think I should go for a lower MP and a higher zoom than 3.x i mean the 14 MP will just take up more space (I think on the Nikon I got I can set it to take the pics starting at 5 mp or 8mp. But i want something a little bit bigger.

Which brand is better (digital camera)?

Which brand of digital camera is better CANON, SONY, PANASONIC NIKON OR WHAT?
i want to buy a good and cheap digital camera
which brand is better?
do you know some good model?
i'm looking for 12mp or more, with 4X Zoom or more and High Speed AF
no more than 100 or 120 dollars

Can't get filter off lens?

I threaded the filter on my lens incorrectly… Right now it is stuck on. I have attempted removing it and I can't. I've never done this before.

Has anyone done this? Any suggestions? Thanks.

If it matters it is a Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 with a B+W UVA filter.

What slur camera would be best for me?

Hi i'm thinking about buying a slr camera but i can't find the right one for me. The sort of camera i want is the lumix g2, but i'm not keen on the touch screen.
i need a camera that is around £500 and it can also record in full hd (1080p) i would prefer a make like cannon or nikon, and video should be able to be edited on imovie for mac.
thanks

Added (1). It should also be able to take really nice "artsy" photos

Which Digital SLR is better?

I really want a digital SLR. But I'm not sure which one would be better, the Nikon one or the Canon?

NIKON VS CANON DSLRS?

Please help! I'm having troubles making up my mind.
any opinions on nikon vs a canon digital slr cameras?
i will be photographing mostly portraits events and outdoor landscape kind of things.eventually want to get into maybe family/senior portraits, wedding photography.
also, any thoughts on buying a refurbished or new camera?
any opinions will be appreciated!

Looking for free Photoshop software thats simple to use?

I'm looking for a FREE software, that is easy to use where i can soften the picture. I don't want anything to complicated, just someting simple and gets the job done, the pics i'm using are gonna be face shots from a regualr nikon s3000 digital camera. I just want some pics to be a little photoshopped.

Any recommendation for waterproof digital camera?

I'd like to buy a new camera, which is waterproof one.
I preferred Canon, Nikon, Olympus, or Sony.
Any good recommendation? Please give the details like pictures of it's camera and specification of it.
thanks (:

Added (1). And oh its price too [in any currency] thanks.

Added (2). Waterproof in here i mean underwater one.

Which dslr should I invest in? I'm a beginner but want to buy a camera that will last?

I plan to take photos of my children and nature settings. I have about 1000.00 to spend. I have been leaning towards Nikon instead of Canon. I just want to know, which dslr is best for a beginner that wants to work towards professional photography. One main factor for me is, the close picture with blurred background. Any help would be great.

Shutter Speed help! (NIKON EM)?

Ok, so basically I have a photography project in school and needed an SLR.Me being completely ametur, bought a Nikon EM cheaply off eBay. However, I was under the impression all SLRs came with a manual shutter speed setting. The EM has an automatic one which basically tells you in the view finder what shutter speed will be used in accordance with the aperture to create the best photos. HOWEVER. My project, unluckily, is based on MOVEMENT. Meaning, I need to edit the shutter speed to give the blurred effect.

Is there anyway of this?

I can't return the camera and would rather not buy a new one.

Are there any tricks you know about the NIKON EM? I'm so lost with what's supposed to be such a easy camera…