Help Picking a Camera

[squeak12 10+ year member]

I'm looking for a nice point and shoot camera. I'd say something in the 5-8 MP range. It doesn't have to be fancy. Just something that I can take nice pictures with. Also video capability would be nice. Id like to keep it under $200, but the cheaper the better since I'm not really into photography. I just want a camera.

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[XaznKewLguyX 10+ year member]

I'm looking for a nice point and shoot camera. I'd say something in the 5-8 MP range. It doesn't have to be fancy. Just something that I can take nice pictures with. Also video capability would be nice. Id like to keep it under $200, but the cheaper the better since I'm not really into photography. I just want a camera.

i'm sure any canon sd series should suit you well.

 

[crunktimes.com 5,000+ posts]

I got a T70 a few months back and was not impressed at all. It is in your price range so figured I would mention it, it was up to par with what I had bought 3-4 year prior.

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

Panasonic DS3 IIRC. I can never remember the right model #. Awesome camera for point and shoot. I use it a lot more than my 1000 dollar Sony cybershot from a few years ago and takes better pics close up. Now far away, then that is where my 600 dollar lens comes in handy, lol!

 

[Lugnutz 10+ year member]

Canon A590

 

[squeak12 10+ year member]

Ill check those out. Any others? Wheres the best store to check some out before buying?

 

[Hintzyboy 5,000+ posts]

I have a Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ7. Takes pretty nice pictures and was only like $150 when I got it last Christmas. The new version should be around the same price.

For basic point and shoot, you really don't need more than 5mp, so don't pay more for a higher number. Get the camera with the best lense and features you can get. I like canons and nikons as far as lenses. Features that you don't want to go without are a high optical zoom and image stabilization. A larger screen is nice to have too.

 

[squeak12 10+ year member]

Anyone have a Nikon S210. I'm currently leaning towards it, but I don't really have any particular reason, other than its in my price range. Input?

http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/Product/Digital-Camera/26103/COOLPIX-S210.html

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

That Nikkon looks good and only heard good things about it.

Hard to go wrong with a Nikkon.

 

[Twistid 5,000+ posts]

I was looking at a Panasonic Lumix tz5 I think it is, even takes high def video's @ 30 fps... mmm subwoofer videos...

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

Can't go wrong with a Panasonic camera either. Love mine.

 

[Macklessdaddy 10+ year member]

I know you said you want something simple but for just 204 shipped this can't be beat and you won't need to upgrade anytime soon.http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?omid=124&utm_id=19&ref=pricescan&utm_source=PriceScan&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=CNPSSX110K&sku=CNPSSX110K

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

10x optical view would be nice, no doubt.

 

[Macklessdaddy 10+ year member]

even better and the seller checks out good from my snooping.http://www.techondigital.com/product.asp?productid=2666B001

I like black but would settle for silver for that price

 

[edzy 10+ year member]

Samsung S630

http://shopping.yahoo.com/p:Samsung%20S630%20Digital%20Camera:1994741634

But get rechargable batteries. regular ones last like 10 pics.