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3 Top Digital Cameras for Mom!

Able to capture 40 frames per second, this model is perfect for the Mom of budding athletes (or kids who simply won’t sit still!). She won’t have to worry about missing the “perfect” shot of that first homerun or the impromptu backyard race, as this camera snaps away at lightening speed. Extra bonus: It boasts a battery charge that lasts for 520 pictures, which is several hundred more pics than the average.

$249.95 at my stock Casio Exilim EX-Z16

Released this fall, the EX-Z16 makes taking pictures as simple as “1, 2, 3, CHEESE!” When set to the Easy Mode, Mom only has to worry about adjusting the image size, the flash (on or off) and the self-timer—the camera takes care of the rest. Not bad service for under $100.

$83.89 at my stock

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Canon PowerShot A495

Tiny camera batteries can easily be lost in a purse or in a crowded playroom. And if a camera-specific battery goes kaput when Mom doesn’t have a charger on hand, the afternoon can spiral towards disaster. To the rescue: PowerShot A495 eliminates battery drama by conveniently running on 2 AA’s. Plus, it’s super-easy to use: when switched to AUTO, the camera chooses from 18 potential settings to find the right one for each picture. All Mom has to do is point and shoot.

$99.00 at my stock