Manual Exposure Digital Camera Recommendations?

Hi mikez , 

Interesting question.

I recall back from 2002 or 2003 the Toshiba PDR-M700. it has all the features you mentioned and considered as a reliable camera.  

Check http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare.asp and select the drop-down menu for shutter priority to select Yes (I think that will let you choose manual exposure). You will get a list of cameras after clicking compare at the bottom. Select as per your choice.

Try any of the Minox range of digital cameras. Back in the days of analog Minox were well known for making very small fully manual cameras with great lenses. They have continued that trend with their digital range. Look at the MINOX DC 6311 and here's their website: http://www.minox.com

you may check the Canon S70/80. i know that the S70 have a wireless remote-control option. i am not sure about the S80.

unfortunly, this cameras ain't cheap. they cost about 2000 NIS, so i suggest you to search an used S70/80.

in a different from the s 80, the S70 use a RAW files and they both have Manual controls and wide-angel lens

Canon S series (not SX)

i recommend canon digital cameras

Canon SD780 | Canon SD1200 | Canon SD960

Although this question goes a while back I would imagine these days your requirements got higher, due to the technology getting so much better.