Nikon Coolpix 2500

There’s no doubt digital cameras will be one of this season’s hottest holiday gifts. The good news is cameras are more affordable and easier to use. Nikon’s latest Coolpix 2500 is the perfect entry level digital camera gift. This auto everything point and shoot camera adds a new twist to digital -- a 180 degree swivel lens for creating self portraits and other fun images. Other features include a 3X zoom, 12 scene modes, 2 megapixel output and an easy, one-touch upload button on the camera to transfer images via USB to your PC. Best of all, it fits in your pocket and sells for under $300. www.nikonusa.com