I'm more of a Canon guy.
I have F1's for years without any trouble and I'm talking about literly thousands of rolls of film.
My first digital was a Kodak, didn't like it. Than a Fuji fine pix, not a bad camera.
Than I got a Canon A620, almost a perfect camera. I use it every day and carry it all the time.
Now I have a Canon 20D SLR, also wonderfull, super layout and balance. I use that on when I'm taking real pictures, vacation, photo trips, hiking. The 20D is discontinued and replaced by the 30D. The reviews ar in and everyone seems to love it more than the 20D. I would upgrade but the value of the 20D is in the toilet, ah someday.
Anyway it's worth a look.