Digital camera with least shutter lag, optical viewfinder and 35/105 equivalent lens

Am buying my 1st digital camera with a budget of approx $500 Cdn. I have a
Canon Rebel film SLR and love it - looking for equivalent, minus the
removeable lens as long as I can get a 35/105 equivalent. As old habits die
hard, I'm looking for one where I have the option of a "through the lens"
style viewfinder. I'm also looking for the lowest possible shutter speed
lag, as I like taking action shots. Small form factor would also be nice,
which is why I'm trying to avoid the interchangeable lenses.

Any suggestions?

TIA - R.

 

Check the Kodak DX7590. Much nicer lens.

 

Check out the Canon G6, although it may be a little over you budget. You
might also check out the following:

http://digitalcamerashortlist.com/

It gives a short list (with features) of what they consider the best digital
cameras as well as a list of cameras to avoid and why.

Ron

 

Why not look at a Digital Rebel? It's a bit over your budget, but
considering the "kit" version with the 18-55mm lens goes for under
CDN$1000 now, and the body-only package can be had for around
$800-$850... less if you can find it used, or find a store that's
unloading them because the new RebelXT is out, it may be worth scraping
together a few extra pennies.

You'll find it looks and feels very much like your film Rebel, basic
functions work the same (shutter, aperture, focus point selection,
etc.), and you can use your existing Rebel's lens(es) and any other
accessories with it as well (flash, filters, etc.). If you bought the
kit version of the film Rebel with the 28-80mm or 28-90mm lens, that
lens will give the equivalent view/magnification to a 40-120mm or
40-135mm when used on the digital camera.

 

See:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonydscf828/