Hi Geoff,
I appreciate the reply, but the camera has to be a light weight digital compact camera that would easily slip into a pocket or small handbag. The G12 is a great camera but too bulky for the job.
It's a shame so few manufacturers include a viewfinder in the design of slim digital compacts. The Canon 980IS fits the bill just right, but she doesn't want a second hand one from ebay or the like for fear of buying someone else's trouble.
Something like this design and size is ideal:
