It is very hard to imagine that Thanksgiving is just around the corner but this means that the Christmas holiday shopping season is almost in full swing. With many people looking to save as much money as possible in 2010 there is a very strong possibility that people will wait until Black Friday or cyber Monday to take advantage of the many deals. A very popular Christmas gift idea each and every year continues to be a digital camera and some of the retailers that offer great sales and deals on a digital camera include Best Buy, Wal-Mart and Target.When it comes to purchasing a digital camera as a Christmas gift idea it is very important to get the make and model of a specific camera correct. Unfortunately, there are many different types of cameras and almost each company has several different models. With this being the case many people are very specific when it comes to the digital camera that they use each and every day. With this being the case it is always smart to write down the exact camera that you are looking for as a Christmas gift idea this year.Throughout the country people will likely go shopping during the months of November and December. Remember that these are the busiest shopping months of the year will people looking to buy Christmas presents for their loved ones. Instead of going out and fighting the crowds looking for the best opportunities to save it might be smart to stay at home and do some Internet shopping. Many reports have shown that Internet shopping is sure to increase this year which will likely mean that almost all retailers will offer many great deals online as well.With almost all electronics retailers offering very impressive discounts during the months of November and December it should not be hard to find reduced priced digital cameras in many locations. Before making any major financial decisions when it comes to this large purchase it is always a very good decision to step back and do extensive research. With the advancements of the Internet and blogs it is now the case that most black Friday ads will be leaked onto the Internet well before Thanksgiving. This will help many American consumers better understand what sales and deals will be available to help them save money during the Christmas holiday shopping season in 2010.