Hi Sue, I don't personally recommend digital cameras, due to my lack of knowledge of each & every make/model/ & price range. Plus I'm not a digital camera expert. But a few months ago I decided to go the digital camera route, & I did a lot of research, where ever I could find any information. I initially thought I'd have to buy a 5 Megapixel model, then I found out that I could get buy with a 4 Megapixel model, then after further research I found that I could even use a 3 Megapixel model, if I chose the right one. So, to make a long story short . . . I ended up purchasing an "Olympus D 550 Zoom" 3 Megapixel, & I'm completely satisfied with my purchase. I have taken many of my pictures & loaded them directly, USB, into my computer / did what ever editing was needed in PhotoShop, then printed them out at 8" by 10" on my 3 year old Epson printer. The images came out, ( to the naked eye ), just as nice as any photograph. I have seen them for sale lately for as little as $350.00, which is $50.00 less than I gave 3 months ago. I purchased mine at the GoodGuys, but I've seen them at many other stores also. Good luck, & what ever you end up with, I hope it serves you well, & you have a good one . . . Mark. PS: ( This is only my experience with a digital camera, some others may have different opinions to offer you. )