Ted, like you I'm not a camera guy. I found a deal on one of the Kodak point and shoot types and have never looked back. I really like the zoom function and the fact that I don't need to fiddle with knobs and switches with these fat fingers!

I have put up plenty of pics and even had guys tell me it does a good job.. and it was NOT an expensive over the top deal. If your sharing pics over the computer, most every monitor will show the colors close enough but they will all be just a tad different!

Hope that helps.. let us know how you make out.