Thread: What is a good easy to use camera for an older person?

I am looking to buy my grandparents a digital camera, I need to know what ones are user friends and have large screens and buttons. I am not looking for anything fancy at least 6 MP. Maybe something under $400. Does anyone have any suggestions or can you provide some links to reviews. Thanks so much.
Edit: My Grandparents are quite computer savvy for their age so the software portion will not be a problem for them. I am just having problems picking a camera for them. Great suggestions so far.

I bought this one for my mom for mother's day (Canon Powershot A590 IS):
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=183&modeli d=16336

The first answerer is correct. It is a fine camera, however the Canon PowerShot A560 may be simpler to use since it's fully automatic.

While digital cameras can be used by any age, the key is the users knowledge of using a computer ... If they don't have at least a intermediate skill level with a computer, they will soon become frustrated.

Young, older, and all in between can enjoy learning to use a camera. It is nice to have some computer skills, but there are lots of things that can be done with a camera that connects directly to a printer. You can also have printing done at camera departments such as Walmart and Ritz, but computers are quite user friendly today.

The lens and camera are very important, but the ability to adjust the cameras settings and hold the camera very still or use a tripod with auto or remote shutter actuation is the what gets the great pictures.

Many of the new cameras come with only an LCD screen. Would suggest that you find one that also has an optical view finder because the LCD screen is almost impossible to see in bright sun.

Higher mega pixels may not really be the best thing to look for. It is more expensive, takes longer to process, and may not be needed unless you are making a really large picture or blowing up a small part of a picture. http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=398&pq-locale=en_US&_requestid=2039 ...

Lots of great camera tips in these two links. http://www.danscamera.com/Learning/going_digital/#resolution ...
http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=38/10468/6368/333&pq-locale=en_US ...

Check this camera. FUJIFILM - FinePix 10.0-Megapixel Digital. This is more camera for the money.
Wide-angle shooting, a 12x optical zoom and picture stabilization mode combine in this camera for exceptional shooting performance, even at a distance. Plentiful scene modes, autofocus and automatic white balance controls make this camera a snap to operate. Life time Warranty (Parts & Labor).You may be able to find it on the Internet for a lower price ($144), but be careful of the vendor.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8879234&type=product&productCate goryId=pcmcat152400050001&id=1212192673855 ...

This could be the best slim line camera. It's PINK!
http://shopping.yahoo.com/p:Sony%20Cyber-shot%20DSC-W150%2FR%20Digital%20Camera:1995337750;_ylc=X3oDMT B0bjZzaWNuBF9TAzk2NjMyOTA3BHNlYwNmZWVkBHNsawNlbGVj ...

The information about my camera is just to show that you don't need the biggest and best. Just know how to use the one you have.

My camera has 5.2 mega pixel, but I use 3 most of the time because it gives great results, is faster, and takes less memory. Also, it only has a 3 x optical zoom and 7x digital zoom. I never use the digital zoom because making pictures larger works better on the computer. This is an old camera, but everyone is impressed with the quality pictures it takes ... like magic.

Check with the Geeks in several stores and compare prices. Ask what cameras they own. Once you select a camera read all about it in the owner's manual.

The source links will show most of the cameras out there with prices and help make your digital cameras work better.