Any advice?

[millyb]

Hi,
I am new to the what it seems rather large world of digital photography.
However I am looking to get my first proper digital camera.
I was wondering if anyone here had one to reccomend or give a review on certain cameras.
I am looking to spend around £300. I would like to take pictures of nature (close up on bugs etc.)
I have been looking at the lumix range and liked the look of the DMCFZ5
I would like a point and shoot kind of camera that is nice and easy to work.
I would also like the image stabiliser.
I would also like to be able to take my SD card into Boots and get my photos printed out on one of those kodac machines (gosh I am asking for a lot )
Oh yeah one last thing I defernatly want to be able to charge it up and not use disposabal batteries
Thanks, any replies would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Big Mike]

Welcome to the forum,

See this similar question for some advice http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36843

Just off hand, I'd recommend the Canon S2 IS. It has image stabilizer and it's a Canon....but really, all those point & shoot cameras are very similar. Go to a store and see which ones feel good and are easy for you to use.