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After doing some research, I discovered there are three basic types of digital cameras: point-and-shoot, compact and DSLR (digital single lens reflex). Those types also coincide, retrospectively, to your level of expertise: amateur photographer, the serious amateur/semi-professional and the professional photographer. I started leaning more toward the point-and-shoot camera, I can just snap away and not have to worry about tweaking any settings.

I decided to find out what our top searched digital cameras are on AOL Search. The Nikon D300, Nikon D60 and Canon EOS 40D are at the top of the list for DSLR cameras. If you, like me, are looking for a point-and-shoot, Canon Powershot SD750, Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W90 and Kodak Easyshare V610 are popular among our users.

Do you know of any good digital cameras that did not show up on our list? If so, please tell us about them. Looking to purchase a digital camera? Check out AOL Shopping or try searching for digital cameras on AOL Search.

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Top Searched Digital Cameras on AOL Search:
1. Nikon D300
2. Canon Powershot SD750
3. Nikon D60
4. Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W90
5. Canon EOS 40D
6. Kodak Easyshare V610
7. Canon Powershot S5
8. Nikon Coolpix 5000
9. Casio Exilim EX0Z77
10. Samsung NV10

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1. 'Dancing With the Stars' -- See who was voted off last night
2. 'American Idol' -- Find out which contestant flubbled lyrics
3. Tiffany May -- Soccer streaker gets nude photo in Playboy Magazine
4. Cher -- Begins her three-year-long stint in Las Vegas
5. Barbara Walters -- Puts life on display with book `Audition'
6. TMZ -- Check out the latest celeb gossip
7. Jenna Bush -- Is getting married on a Texas ranch this weekend
8. Jason Castro -- Is predicted to go home tonight?
9. Rascal Flatts -- Announces summer tour with Taylor Swift
10. Scarlett Johansson -- Planning a wedding with fiance Ryan Reynolds

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There's so much gossip and so little time -- here's a quick recap of this weekend's highlights.

Happy Cinco de Mayo! No, this is not Mexican Independence Day (a common misconception in the US). The holiday commemorates an initial victory of Mexican forces over French forces in the Battle of Puebla. It's a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. Check out AOL Latino for more information.

Remember that cute little girl, Rudy Huxtable (Keshia Knight Pulliam) from 'The Cosby Show'? She is all grown up and ready to take on a new role in Tyler Perry's new movie 'Madea Goes to Jail'. Keshia will play an imprisoned prostitute named Candy who is rescued by a fellow inmate Madea. The movie is scheduled to be released sometime in 2009. Check out AOL Movies for additional upcoming films.

Lingerie seemed to be a popular topic for the weekend. Emma Heming, Bruce Willis's (much younger) girlfriend will be modeling for La Senza lingerie, while Kim Kardashian, poses in lingerie for Ralph Magazine.

As for sports,the Pittsburgh Penguins defeat the NY Rangers in overtime and advanced to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in seven years. Sadly, the Kentucky Derby horse Eight Belles had to be put down after breaking both front ankles, following a second-place finish.

Don't forget Mother's Day is this Sunday, May 11th. Need a gift? Check out AOL Yellow Pages for a local florist, spa or restaurant. Also try searching for Mother's Day gifts on AOL Search.

Well, there you have it. Do you know of any other weekend highlights that didn't show up in our hot searches? If so, please tell us about them.

Hot Searches From May 5, 2008:
1. NASCAR -- Find out about the wild finish at the Sprint Cup Crown Royal 400
2. Keshia Knight Pulliam -- Will star in Tyler Perry's next film 'Madea Goes to Jail'
3. Cinco de Mayo -- Celebrate today with a Mexican Fiesta
4. Wal-Mart -- Promotes 'Wii Fit' video game for Mother's Day
5. Myanmar -- Tropical cyclone leaves nearly 4,000 dead
6. Emma Heming -- Bruce Willis's girlfriend, models for La Senza lingerie
7. Eight Belles -- Horse broke both front ankles following second-place Derby finish
8. Pittsburgh Penguins -- Defeat the NY Rangers in overtime
9. Kim Kardashian -- Poses in lingerie for Ralph Magazine
10. Yellow Pages -- Online source for all your local search needs

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