Just to add my experience to the pot. I have been using an Olympus dl360 for a couple of years $300. Not super high res or firewire, (but quick to download with a USB reader - $40.) Does everything I need - ebay pix, emailable JPEGs for friends, super closeups to 4 inches and macro even closer when needed; good battery service on 4 rechargeable AA's. The camera can also be plugged directly into a TV and do its own slideshow very elegantly. You can probably find this camera used for bupkis or only a bit more....
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