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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 .
Have it, love it, couldn't do without it, and most of the time it out performs my Canon 400D.
Doug
Have it, love it, couldn't do without it, and most of the time it out performs my Canon 400D.
Doug
I read a few reviews on DPReview.com and ultimately went with a Canon Digital Elph 850IS (~$225 from Amazon) - it was "highly recommended (just)" from DPReview, which was good enough for me.
If you're looking for a good camera, I highly recommend reading the in-depth reviews on DPReview.com, those guys seem to really know their stuff.
If you're looking for a good camera, I highly recommend reading the in-depth reviews on DPReview.com, those guys seem to really know their stuff.
Awesome choice! The cannon powershot elph line is I believe have some of the best cameras for the money.
You may want to check out the digital photography forums where this has been discussed repeatedly. I'm a believer in the Canon Elph line for P&S's. Just bought a SD 790 is that I love. It's got the new body and 3" lcd - and takes great pictures. I also have a G9 and at your $400 price point, you're very close to affording which is really nice w. manual controls, RAW and lense/filter additions should you choose at a later date.
dpreview.com is the place to go for very good info and in-depth camera test results.
dpreview.com is the place to go for very good info and in-depth camera test results.
i have a canon and love it, i have had 3 of them and wouldn't get anything else. i know people that have kodaks and they are horrible.
I have a Nikon D300, but the Nikon D40 is great! You can easily find a used one for really cheap. People are constantly upgrading. Not because the camera isn't good enough, but because (for me) a Nikon made me get more serious about photography and I wanted more advanced options.
Do d40's have video capabilities? I don't think Canon Rebel series or 40d camera have video capabilities. If they do, I never noticed it on my 30d.
Depending on what sort of photographer she is will help determine what sort of camera to go with. A DSLR might be too bulky and too complicated for an average user to use.
I highly doubt that the OP is looking to buy a DSLR. He has already mentioned his desire for video capability, and since only one DSLR has this feature, costs far more than $400, and hasn't even been released yet, he's probably interested in something else right now. 
I say look at getting an 8 MP or 10 MP Canon, or possibly a Panasonic that can shoot really wide angles (don't know the specific models). The sensors on the Panasonics aren't the absolute greatest, but I doubt it's a problem unless she's going to print these photos at massive sizes.
I say look at getting an 8 MP or 10 MP Canon, or possibly a Panasonic that can shoot really wide angles (don't know the specific models). The sensors on the Panasonics aren't the absolute greatest, but I doubt it's a problem unless she's going to print these photos at massive sizes.
I just bought 2 one for my son amazing camera.
Sold my canon!
Here is one of my first pics with it
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I asked this question in the digital photography section, personally ended up deciding on a D40 (Nikon SLR). However, a few members pointed out some great point and shoot cams with nice video modes. There was a Lieca model, in particular, that was also sold by Panasonic under a different model name (same camera, slightly different case, way less $$$) that really caught my eye. I can't remember the model though... but as suggested go to the photography section and look around there. You'll get a lot of ideas!