Hi Hannah .. I am also a newbie but .. bought a G7 in 2006 and took it on a holiday with me and took about 9000 photos with it .. and was really pleased with it. They have a new point and shoot out the G9 and it has shooting in RAW capabilities. Most photographers will tell you go and try it out, hold it to see if you like how it sits in your hand .. etc. .. More and far better photographers .. that have far more knowledge then I do .. will be around .. later ... Looking forward to seeing your photos ...
Cheers
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