I will be looking for a new camera this spring. Thanks to everyone that has stayed on topic because I need to learn all I can. Olivia, Pam & Masika - I have seen the photos you all have posted and they are outstanding. I will continue to follow this tread with the hope that you will continue your research and come up with the best camera that meets my needs. I am a novice when it comes to photography, but have no interest in taking a course. Hopefully, I won't cut off portions of the head. So like most others, I'll be shopping for an easy point and shoot model.
Those drug store photo machines are NOT idiot proof Kathy. Often the photo specialists have problems with them, much less the consumers. Playing dumb at these machines is part of my work. You need to trust me on this topic.