Tempo Sprecato

I think you're right -- a Canon would have been a great idea. But I figure since, like you, I don't know great whacks about photography, this one will do what I need for now. It has some manual controls, so I can adjust the aperture and shutter speed (she says, trying to sound intelligent) when I get bored with pointing and shooting. In the meantime, I'll be challenged enough just figuring out what the different buttons do. :)