Speaking of digital camera stuff...I am in the market for a new digital camera. I am looking at cameras in the 5 megapixel level and possibly some 4 megapixel ones. I am not willing to spend over $450.00. I have two questions to pose to you knowledgable people:

1. What camera would you recommend according to the criteria mentioned above?

2. Would it be better to get a miniDV Camcorder? What is the quality of still photos taken from one of these. We take more still photos than video, but these video files will last longer than VHS or 8mm.