| How about a little Canon EOS 300N
It's an entry level SLR which has a number of automatic settings, so until you figure out your fstop from your elbow you (or your girlfriend) can use it as an upmarket point and click, it supports EOS lenses which you can keep using as you upgrade your cameras, even if you eventually decide to go for a digital EOS SLR.
Or if you prefer Nikon to Canon (that is a debate that could flare up much like PADI vs BSAC) the Nikon N55 does same sort of thing, both come in at around 200 quid and will hold you in good stead for many years.
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