I have bought two Canon digital cameras off for my two teenagers on the past two years. Some models may have the manuals only in French, but, the manuals can usually be downloaded in English in PDF format e.g. from Canon's web sites.
Note: there are some bad reports on Pixmania from other purchasers regarding after sales service, but, I have been luckier. Check out
www.boards.ie
Don't forget http://www.amazon.co.uk (www.amazon.co.uk) either. Convert the Sterling via
www.xe.com to compare prices.
If you really want value for money and you or a friend are visiting
New York, go to
J & R on Park Row, just across from Ground Zero [broken link removed] they currently have the Casio Exilim Z70 for $249.99! They gave me great advice on a variety of cameras and were very reassuring if I experienced any problems after I went home. I bought a
Canon Rebel XT 350 plus a
2GB card for $800, a considerable saving on Dublin and even UK prices at the time in August. Warranties are international.
If you are buying in Ireland,
Pixels in Liffey Street are very good, especially for after sales service. I have also found the long established
Berminghams on Burgh Quay
http://www.berminghamcameras.ie/, opposite the Custom House, very good and quite competitive on price. They also have a great selection on secondhand lenses (some with warranty) and cameras. Remember to quote prices from competitors! Some shops may throw in a camera bag or bigger memory card to nail a sale!