Canon A650 IS has a RRP of $499 im sure you could get that alot cheaper too.

12.1 Megapixels
6x optical zoom lens
DIG!C III with ISO 1600
Face Detect with Auto Focus, Auto Exposure, Flash Exposure and in camera red-eye correction
2.5" vari-angle LCD screen
Optical Image Stabilizer

OR save a bit longer and get a G9 they are the BOMB or compact cameras.

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