We were looking for a higher power zoom camera with HD video. Most of the decent ones were 4-500, was about to pull the trigger on a Nikon, when we stopped by target to get a new coffe grinder.

http://shop.usa.canon.com/webapp/wcs/store...10051_286234_-1


Brand new, clearance item, 214.95! I love a deal!

I had the previous model and was very happy with it until my wife lost it.
I tried a lot of alternatives, including Nikon equivalent and few SLRs. None can beat that Canon!

You got a good deal on it.