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Question: Point and Shoot for an elderly relative!?
I know very little about P&S cameras because I only use DSLRs, but I was considering purchasing a digital P&S for my mother!. It would have to be easy to use, have a big LCD, a card not too tiny for her to put in and out and not overly expensive (in case she doesn't get it! Around $100 or so) also I would prefer if it has an eyepiece rather than just LCD viewer for taking the image!. Any suggestions!?Www@QuestionHome@Com


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We bought a Canon A560 for my mother-in-law (indirectly!.!.!.) with several of the same criteria in mind!. Canon are the only P&S that I can say I'm familiar with now, so maybe someone else will talk about a different brand!.

My set for you is as follows:
Canon A570 IS
Canon A590 IS
Canon SD1000 IS
Canon SD1100 IS

http://www!.dpreview!.com/reviews/compare_!.!.!.

I added "IS" as a requirement for an older photographer!. Unfortunately, I don't see anything with a CF card in your price range!. The A590-IS is probably my first choice, but if you can find an A570-IS anywhere, it will most likely cost under $100!. The A590-IS is about $50 or so higher!. I'll let you read and interpret the specs of these cameras and I know you can make your decision or you know where to find me!.Www@QuestionHome@Com