What is the best digital camera for a casual user, for a fishing trip to Alaska?

The best camera for under $200 is the Canon A550

* 7.1 Megapixel
*4X Optical Zoom
* Very good photo quality, noise levels low through ISO 400 (in good light)
* Well built for the price
* Very good performance
* LCD visible in low light
* Some manual controls
* AF-assist lamp, good low light focusing
* Good movie and continuous shooting modes
* Impressive software bundle
* Uses AA batteries; great battery life
* USB 2.0 High Speed support

ok go with something simple browse at kodak.com

canon.com etc.
but im extremly happy with my easy to use Kodak Easyshare v610

beileve me it's easy to use and is worth the steep price

olympus 770... water/freeze/shock proof

if you drop any other camera in the snow or get them wet they could be ruined...this one wont

my suggestion
go to yahoo shopping
digital cameras
digital camera GUIDE
be sure to check titles on the left side
the guide should answer your questions