[bonjovi4ever]

I am looking for a good camera that has a very low shutter lag (preferably none!), good image quality, and the ability to take good pictures in both light & dark settings. The camera would be used for action shots and would need to cost less than $1000. I currently own the Lumix DMC-FZ7 and it just does not seem to be fast enough for the type of shots I'm looking for.If anyone has any suggestions, I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks!

[Licks]

OK, this is a little push on your price range, but a Canon 30D, would be perfect for what you're looking for! Nearly no sutter lag, a 5 shot per second burst rate, and unlike a point and shoot, it's very upgradable! Plus the prices for it have been falling alot! I'm pretty sure you can find one for $1100 or less if you look! And it has a "sports" mode that does it all for you!

[smax013]

You will basically want to get an SLR digital camera. Typical consumer point and shoot cameras will have too much shutter lag. A high end "point and shoot" (i.e. non-SLR) might get you there...in otherwords, one of the point and shoot styles that a borderline SLR cameras other than you cannot change the lense.The light issues will be your problem potentially. It kind of depends on what you mean when you say "both light & dark settings". How dark are you talking about? If you are talking about a dark auditorium (i.e. VERY dark) then an SLR will not work that well...unless you drop the shutter speed manually and use a tripod. There are some point and shoot digital cameras that do FANTASIC in a similar situation. Our first Olympus (many years ago) did GREAT pictures at night with very little light. It could take great pictures of the moon or sitting around a fire. Was rather remarkable. Haven't found a camera that works as well in the dark as that.

[mauricesandler]

Nikon D40 two lens package 995 costco:D