Camera's

I use an Olympus and it works fine. Not suitable for taking professional pictures, but more than enough if you're planning to use it to take pictures of your holiday. I've also tried the Nikon Coolpix model, and personally I think it's better than my Olympus. However, the difference between them is really slight. If you need quality pictures but don't want to spend too much, I suggest a Nikon D3000.

I would go with Cannon. The picture quality is crystal clear. But I would look at the lens before buying a camera no matter how good its brand is. Actually, the lens decide the quality of the picture. Now Cannon seems to be one of the most long lasting cameras in the world. But I recommend that you read reviews online before deciding which to buy.