'k, vic and gmc, i got transferred back to my old work, so i got to see a whole bunch of cameras. we're out of the one my friend (and boss!) recommends, the canon a40, but here's a link to canon's page on it: http://www.powershot.com/powershot2/a40-30/index.html here's one thing i've gotta say about digital cameras: anything under 2 megapixels really isn't worth your time. when my friend recommended this camera, which boasts 2, i questioned the quality. she then got really excited about it and showed me a print from that camera, and, i tell you, i wouldn't've known it was digital unless you'd told me to look for it. seriously, i was impressed. and this camera has the option of you setting the aperture and shutter speed, if you want, as opposed to so many digital cameras that are really rigid and will only do all the thinking for you, thereby not leaving you much room for creativity, etc. we sell it for $299, but you could probably get it cheaper at B&H in new york, and they do mail order. and canon kicks ass. as far as cheaper than that goes, i don't know if anything below that would really be worth it, but i'll take a second look tomorrow .