In reply to lm610:
i assume you meen digital ? new ? used ?
if new buy from somewhere you can take it back to if you have problems
if its going to get abuse take out the care plan chances are you will
break it , given the environment you will be using it in...
used... well loads of cheap bargains out there find one with a metal
not plastic casing will take a bit more abuse..pay a price that you
dont mind loosing as its used no telling how long it will last
again easyer if you know more about the stuff your buying
things like the fuji and olympus tuff are simply a cheap camera
in a expensive casing so dont expect great results
my pennies worth hope it helps