FujiFilm FinePix 1300 was my first camera a few years ago. It was very user friendly and I figured out how to use everything myself. It's price is VERY low now, since there's upgrades of that model -- But if you're looking for a great camera, low price, and user friendly -- I'd recommend this one. I can also show you photos from it, if you'd like.

My camera right now is a
Canon Powershot A60 . It's a great camera, user friendly, but not as easy to figure out as the Fuji. I also figured it out by myself, but then again i'm too lazy to read the owner's manual explaining everything. It can record videos(with sound), shoot in black & white, do GREAT close ups, and much, much, much more.

All Canon cameras i've seen photos from are great. There's been updated cameras since the A60, like the A70 and I think there's an A80.

Again I can show you pictures from each camera if you'd like.


Othere cameras i've used are Kodak and Sony. The Kodak I used (sorry, can't remember model) was a poor excuse for a camera. The pictures were blurry and so low quality.

The same goes for the Sony. Not only was it not use friendly, but the photos came out so choppy. My aunt owns it and she plans to be upgrading to either the same model as mine, or something similar.