My wife is wanting to get into photography so I have agreed to get her a digital camera for xmas.

I dont think SLR would be the best until she gets more experience

so a good compact is what I am looking for - but I know very little (in fact nowt) about photography.

I am thinking 10x optical zoom, 10 to 12 MP 3" screen li-ion batteries.

she wants to do scenery in Scotland/Wales and birds of prey which is another thing we are getting in to.


Has anyone any good buys in mind - or experience good or bad

thanks David