Attached Link: http://www.emiliana.nu/lina/photogenic/2003/

My friend wants to jump into the digital camera world. Has very little camera experience, and has around $500. to spend. Wants to do close face shots, I dont know if its considered glamour, but the work at this site has inspired her.

She was talking about getting a 5mega pixel cameraCamedia C-50 Zoom Digital Still Camera
Do you think thats too much for a novice?

What do you suggest for a camera?