Have a family member who got his PHD in photography suggest a few site when I asked about looking for camaras...first DPreview good unbiased reviews on camaras of all kinds. Second there is a site b&h photo that has great deals and customer service on camaras just bought the wife one for her birthday and i bought a deluxe package which inculded 2 year coverage if it breaks or about anything else (except natural disasters) they will fix or replace it cost around $25 for a camara $200-250 not sure what your budget is but I'm sure they have decent camaras for around $100, they also offer free shipping. Good luck
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