Camera for brother

[canondslr]

Hi Guys,
I wanna buy my brother a camera.
He doesnt know anything about photography, but he said he might be interested to learn.
Now I dont know which camera is good for him, either "better" P&S camera which has a manual setting (Canon Powershot A75, A80, etc, not even a "Powershot G" series) which can be bought for under $100 or a DSLR (might be a Rebel XT/350D) which most likely cost me in around $300-400 range.
I dont really concern about the money, Im more thinking of the risk, just in case he never learn photography,so I just dont waste my money.
Some opinion maybe Guys ?

Thx

hsw21

[John_B]

canondslr,
Well of course it is really up to you....
I suggest a DSLR, it has full auto mode so it can be a big P&S but if your brother enjoys using, it can grow with him. I am assuming you have a DSLR yourself? ??? If so then help and talk can be very similar as your brother learns ;)

If he enjoys it, it just might be worth the cost ;)
Good Luck with it :)

[SuzyView]

You can get an excellent S5 for under $350 and it is really wonderful. It has a lot of manual capabilities and an insane zoom. I recommend that to anyone who wants the images to have wonderful quality, but don't want to mess with DSLR lenses and learning. Look at the Canon S series and you may choose to do that. My friend just uses P or auto and takes amazingly good pictures. I think she shot about 5000 images this last year.

[StellaBean]

maybe I'm having some depression era thoughts but I'd say go the less expensive route first, see if there is in fact an interest, before laying out the dough. A really good P&S will allow him to learn and have enough flexibility. However if he doesn't get as into as hoped, then he's still got a mighty fine P&S and can still take some good shots.

Plus, this way you can afford to throw in some great books too. ;)

[Ook]

I'd throw my vote in for a higher-end P&S. G-, A-, or S- series with manual control would do just fine. I'd personally find a DSLR a bit intimidating if I were starting out, particularly the lower-end models whose controls I've always found a bit complicated.

[canondslr]

Thanks Guys for the responds.
The thing is he is in another country, I will get him a camera and when Im visiting him soon, I'll bring it with me and left it there.
So, I think I'll go with a "better" P&S camera route.
Thanks again Guys....