All info and prices I came up with can be found here

http://www.etronics.com/listproducts...=6&image1.y=13

I've dealt with that company for everything electronic over the years besides computer stuff. Highly recommend them as they carry discontinued items all the time at extremely low prices and newer items at almost 20-30% off regular store prices.


Canon Powershot Sd30
$349.95

5 megapixel
17 shooting modes
1.8" lcd screen
Cell-phone sized
Better camera than previous 2 Canons mentioned (according to Canon)

Canon Powershot A620
$344.99

7.1megapixels
20 shooting modes
2" multi angle lcd screeen
Bigger camera

Canon SD500
$336.99

7.1megapixel
2" lcd
Shooting modes (not known)


All the Nikon Cameras I recommend are out of you price range. The higher coolpix cameras can take just as good of shots as some Digital SLR cameras but just lack the capability of adding other lenses.

Link to Nikon camera's (higher quality models)

http://www.etronics.com/listproducts...pc=&prod_type=

That's about it. Nikon and Canon are my favorites, with Canon being the best. Good luck on the purchase.