Can anyone recommend a good Nikon P&S? I have a <insert brand here> that I really like but I'm just tired of the unreliability.
I need a camera that can stand being turned on and off several times every day. Around P15k, uses CF cards (this could be difficult seems most P&Ss use SD cards now), and has manual exposure. Something similar to the Canon Powershot A-series.
Oh and if anyone can recommend something from other manufacturers too that would help.

Get the Fuji F30.

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JP,

Your timing for this thread couldn't be any better. Why? Because you'll find out in the next day or so with an announcement from us about a Nikon P&S. Just stay tuned.

Cool, wonder what this announcement will be :D

Thanks guys! Will stay tuned!

Get the Fuji F30.

Yup! Get the Fuji F30. I just bought one for my wife the other day. One of the best (or I think the best as of now) in terms of natural light shooting. ISO 800 is unbeatable (vs other P&S, not DSLRs), ISO 1600 is still usable. It can be a starter camera but it can also work for enthusiasts with limited budget since it has manual (only A/S priority not really full manual, but still).

It got great reviews on almost any photography sites I looked at.

Or the F31fd... almost the same as F30 in all aspects but with added Face Detection. See here (http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital/lineup/f31fd/index.html).

Marco

What about reliabilty? I need something that can handle 100 shots a day everyday plus frequent on/off switching and changing of memory cards. Or should I just get a DSLR since P&S's aren't built to handle heavy use? My current P&S's from <*****> break down every few months. I've had 3 cameras die on me in the past 3 days.

Wow! 3 cameras in 3 days! I suggest you go get the D200. Sturdy body and built to last.