Recommendations

These two sites provide reliable and current camera recommendations:

Steve's Digicams: The BEST Cameras - concise listing of preferred models by type (point and shoot, DSLR, Ultra Compact) as well as price.

dpreview.com buying guide - exhaustive buying guide that generates a list of cameras based on your individual needs.

Once you have chosen your camera be sure to visit these excellent online shopping resources to help you in getting the best deal.