I suggest you start by looking at the Casio Z55.
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2004_reviews/ex-z55.html
I am not sure what you mean by "a way to use flash manually".
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After spending hours reading reviews, I am still not sure of what to buy. I have a Kodak Easy Share and printer dock that need to be replaced due to a fall off the counter.
In my next camera, I would like: large LCD screen; a way to use flash manualy; best and longest lasting or changeable batteries; shortest shutter lag time; and it must be EASY to put pictures on the internet. Video and large prints are not important to me. Cost under $1000.
I do need plain and simple.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions you might make. Pat

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