LAbegoniac said:How about some suggested point and shoot AA cameras?
I looked into that a while ago and my choice was: Fujifilm FinePix S9200
It's got a great lens and optics, great reviews, and really looks like a versatile thing. Actually any of the Fuji FinePix (that take AAs) look pretty good, but I liked the range on the lens on this one (as well as the price).
Just my opinion. It's a little big, but for the features you pick up, it seems worth it to me.