I wanted to just add one more thing to this discussion.

When we were cruising the Baltics with Leslie and Brad, Brad had a very old camera with him. I can't remember the make. I also believe he said it was one of the first digital cameras to come out. He kept hoping that the camera wouldn't die, as the battery was having some issues. The camera kept going and going and I think it continues to do so.

In my opinion, Brad has taken and continues to take awesome photographs with that little camera that doesn't have all the bells and whistles on it. He has a brilliant eye and captures subjects magnificently. I'm continually blown away with his photos. I think we are in for some spectacular photos of Antarctica when they return.

Just goes to show that you don't need all the "stuff" to "point and shoot" a wonderful picture.

Joanna, Betty, Arlene, Lynn - To make an educated and appropriate decision for yourselves, go to a good camera store, have a trained and knowledgeable camera specialist demonstrate and explain the features on cameras that will work for you, research them once again in Consumers and then find a great price for that camera.