I checked out several cameras that looked like they fit your description.
I finally narrowed it down to the Nikon Coolpix 3200.
A quality camera for someone new to digital cameras.
A little shopping around and you can find the camera for $174 at one reliable mail-order firm.
I suggest you go to some place like Circuit City or WalMart where you can get your hands on the camera and try out the Nikon 3200.
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I'm looking to buy a decent digital camera at a fair price. Any suggestions? I've never owned a ditigal camera so I need something that is not complicated. Any help or information would be greatly appreciated!! Thank You!!!!!

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