I am looking at the Canon 550D with stock 18-55mm lens as a christmas gift for my wife and I.
Just wondering if anyone has any opinions on this camera or better choices
Give me a computer and i can tell you everything about it, but when it comes to camera i understand the specs but have never owned anything of this style.

My wife loves her scapbooking and takes lots of photos for the family and dogs, but wants to get into some landscapes and bush photography during 4wd trips (I want lots of photos of the Patrol, HeHeHe). We don't want a heavy\large camera as we feel it will stay in the car. The 550D is much lighter than I had expected and easy enough to use in the point and shoot environment which it will be primarily used.

On a related note. what speed memory card should we be getting

Thanks in advance
ScottyB