Well Digital is the way to go I have a Sony Cybershot DSC-H1 excelent camera this one I'm able to change lens and use filters etc but cost me for the camera $400.00 the extra lens etc about another aprox 400.00 and the 1 GB Memory Stick 100.00 but found a place cheaper for the memory sticks so I'm planning to order maybe another1GB and a 2GB this coming up week
try checking out consomer reports
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A lot of great info on just about everything you do have to sign up for it but does not cost much it's well worth it and saves you money in the long run instead of purchasing junk