Best deal for max features

The LZ3 is rare in that it offers a high optical zoom of 6x, an image stabilizer, and 1600 ISO capability for low light, all for around $160. Any other camera with these high quality features will typically run for $250-$300. I appreciate its compact design because most with 6x optical zoom are significantly larger. I like that it uses AA batteries as well because I hate running out of battery in the middle of the day and having no backup. Lithium ions ($50 and up) are too expensive to buy extras. I travel often and this camera has adapted well to all the various conditions. If you are a student like me, every dollar counts! This camera gives you every feature you want short of an SLR and it does it all for about half the cost of comparable models from Canon or Olympus. If you can find it for about $160, it's the best compact digital around today.