These cameras are not terribly expensive and will deliver excellent picture
quality. They are also well made. I have used both with great results. I just
tried the L1 last night and it's great, though I prefer my more pricey Pentax
S5I.

For about 270.00
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/fujifilme550/

For about 285.00
http://steves-digicams.com/2004_reviews/l1.html

RB