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Old December 9th 07, 12:11 AM posted to rec.photo.digital
Ron Hunter
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Default Buying Xmas Present for Mum. Canon P&S?

ray wrote:
On Sat, 08 Dec 2007 21:23:38 +0000, Ali wrote:

She's 55, but you are quite right, thanks for pointing that out. She is
great at many things, but technology isn't her strong point. It will
literally be zoom in and out, and press the button.


No offense, but if "technology isn't her strong point" are you sure a
digital camera is a great idea? They are obviously of most use when you
can connect to a computer, download, edit, print, etc. At the very least
she would have to submit the cards somewhere to have them printed, then
format for next batch.

And she wouldn't have to take film to the SAME PLACE to get it developed
and printed? Your argument doesn't hold any water.