Searching for the right camera for one's digital photography needs

From Flickr Photopool: Nikon Digital Learning Center: "From here to there and everywhere.....I will do it on a bus, I will do it on a train, I will do it in a car and never feel the same"
Originally uploaded by Nino.Modugno

When you want to capture a scene, digital cameras cause two frustrations: they make it too difficult to get a long exposure or the time lag from pushing the button to when the camera actually shoots is too long when you're trying to time your shot or that perfect facial expression is seen. Easy-to-grab controls are as important as quick access to your presets (the greatest thing about digital photography ever) - the less you have to click through menus and submenus on the LED screen the better.