big topic, i know. looking for a nice one for my wife. easy to use, HQ. dont have a exact budget yet, but deff open with that. didnt find anything here with a search and way to much online for me to assourb. not looking for anyone to tell me what to buy, just a good push in the right direction on what to look for, options that r a must, or not needed, batteries etc.... BTW, this is going to be used as a holiday, birthday, vacation etc.. camera. sick of her cheap crappy cell pics for our families happy times! thanks ahead of time for any help, ed