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| Thread ID: 106361 | 2010-01-05 20:34:00 | Recommend me a point-and-shoot camera | forrest44 (754) | Press F1 |
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| 846113 | 2010-01-05 20:34:00 | I'm looking for a cheap camera for my sister to buy What it needs is... - Easy to use - around $200 price point (maybe a bit more...?) - Decent point-and-shoot photos - Reliability/durability (won't break easily) - Seen by computer as USB mass storage device w/ standard miniUSB connector - comes with battery (Li-ion or something) & charger Don't really care for advanced features, just need something with all the basics above Any ideas? |
forrest44 (754) | ||
| 846114 | 2010-01-05 20:44:00 | If it was me I would get one with optical image stabilisation as opposed to digital image stabilisation. Also, one that takes standard AA or AAA batteries is a plus, if you are out and about and the rechargeables go flat you can just buy some alkalines and use them. |
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| 846115 | 2010-01-05 22:52:00 | do a search: www.dpreview.com Also look at the reviews where avail .. Canon is a safe choice. Nikon not that well in pocket cams they better in SLRs. Pana and Fuji and Olympus also worth a look. Some of them also have a wider lens too and a lower f number that can assist in low light. Yes get OS optical stabliliser. Not digital. Digital I think just up the ISO (more grainy, muted colors etc) but optical actually works in the lens keeps the original ISO. |
Nomad (952) | ||
| 846116 | 2010-01-05 23:00:00 | Canon or Sony | wratterus (105) | ||
| 846117 | 2010-01-05 23:57:00 | I recently bought the Canon Powershot A480 because I needed a spare camera that was easy to carry (small). It can be carried in your pocket. Consumer gave it a recommendation as value for money. I have had good results using auto. There are a few more features which I am yet to use. It uses AA batteries with a memory card. I got it on sale from Harvey Normans for $169. I have seen it advertised from $169 - $240. It pays to shop around. |
Bobh (5192) | ||
| 846118 | 2010-01-06 07:43:00 | Try to get one with a viewfinder as well as a LCD screen. It will make taking pictures in bright light so much easier! | tutaenui (1724) | ||
| 846119 | 2010-01-07 08:44:00 | I bought my wife a Panasonic FS62 for Xmas after quite a bit of Googling, looking at comparisons & reviews etc. I needed one with a fully auto easy mode + it takes good pictures. Technology & wife, not a good mix lol | Phil B (648) | ||
| 846120 | 2010-01-07 19:48:00 | I bought my wife a camera about 2 years ago and the salesman talked us out of AA batteries and a viewfinder, both of which I regret. The batteries make the camera slightly bigger but rechargeables for intermittent use are a pain. She really struggles with the LCD viewfinder in bright light. | mcginty (10610) | ||
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