| So, you're looking for the perfect Christmas gift for | | | | never quite seem to catch on to them. My mother in |
| that oh so special person in your life, and it occurred to | | | | law would be a perfect example. We gave here one |
| you, that a digital camera would be the perfect gift. | | | | of Canons most popular compact digital cameras a |
| Well, maybe it didn't occur to you like a bolt of | | | | few years ago, and I think they're still just getting the |
| inspiration, but perhaps your were nudged that way. It | | | | hang of it. |
| could have been an innocent commercial, billboard, or | | | | Whatever the case, it's hard to resist the advantages |
| perhaps the kind inspiration of a friend. Either way, | | | | of digital cameras over film. It seems silly to resist the |
| you'd find plenty of people to agree with you. Come | | | | urge to convert that one remaining member of the |
| Christmas time, or any gift giving time, it seems that | | | | family away from digital cameras. In the long run it's |
| digital cameras wind up on most peoples wish lists. | | | | worth it. In your favor, digital cameras are not nearly as |
| They're inevitably one of the most popular gifts at any | | | | expensive as they were years ago. Their price drop |
| time of the year. | | | | has been dramatic. Even normally over priced SLR |
| Of course, they are not without drawbacks. One, is the | | | | cameras are now cheaper than what I paid for my |
| techno phobia that many people have, when it comes | | | | first compact digital camera. As they get easier and |
| to giving a gadget to a loved one. Especially, if that | | | | easier to operate, it's also true, that Grandma and |
| person is not the most technically advanced friend or | | | | Grandpa will have a much easier time adjusting to the |
| family member you may have. I know, I've been there | | | | "new" technology. |
| before, and given digital cameras to older folks that | | | | |