Thanks, image stabilization is a feature I had forgotten to look for...

And that's an excellent suggestion about megapixels vs extra features, Vera.  She's probably not going to print anything larger than an 8x10 ... most likely 4x6's.  I'll check out the Olympus.

As for the price, I kinda figured it would cost around $125 to $200, but that's not the most important factor in the decision.

You're all being very helpful and I greatly appreciate it!

Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the universe together...
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