Staples has the Canon Canon A3100 on clearance for just $24.97 right now. The camera also ships for free to most locations.

This is a pretty basic camera, but for the price it would still make a nice gift or have its uses for yourself.

Product Features

• 12.1MP resolution, 1/2.3″ CCD
• 4x optical and 4x digital zoom
• Optical Image Stabilizer automatically detects and corrects camera shake – one of the leading causes of fuzzy or blurred shots
• 2.7-inch TFT colour LCD
• DIGIC III Image Processor with evolved Face Detection Technology and the Face Detection Self-timer
• Aperture: f/2.7 (W) – f/5.6 (T)
• Shutter speed: 15 – 1/1600 sec. (Total shutter speed range)
• Focal length: 6.2 (W) – 24.8 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 35-140mm)
• ISO of 400 – 3200 (Low Light mode)
• Flash modes include Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction and Slow Synchro
• Smart AUTO mode intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 18 predefined shooting situations
• 0-10 sec self timer
• Storage media: SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card
• Connectivity: USB 2.0
• Rechargeable Lithium-ion NB-8L
• Dimensions: 2.29″(H) x 3.83″(W) x 1.11″(D)
• Weight: 155g
• 1-year limited warranty.