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11-24-2008, 10:06 AM
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What Digital Camera Do You Recommend?
I need a digital camera this is beginner-friendly. It disappoints me that I have beautiful grandchildren, and not yet once have I posted a picture of any of them here, due to such poor picture quality from the old camera I've had for the past two decades. The pictures it produces never captures the awe of the kids' personalities. Colors aren't good either. I've made the decision that it's time to go digital. Any recommendations for something not too pricey, but still decent quality and easy to use?
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11-24-2008, 10:14 AM
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If you are talking about a simple point and shot, then I have an Olympus FE 290 that a good friend gave me. I highly recommend it. Easy to use and has a nice bug viewing screen.
Nice menu driven system etc.
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11-24-2008, 10:18 AM
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11-24-2008, 10:18 AM
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I've always preferred the Canon SD series...
Small, take nice pictures, affordable, etc.
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11-24-2008, 10:31 AM
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A price range would be a good start...
 A dSLR will give you the best quality, even on full-auto mode, but it doesn't sound like that's what you're looking for. I'm a Nikon guy for SLRs, but I think Canon makes the best point-and-shoot cameras (in general). If you're taking a lot of indoor people photos, a model with a hotshoe that will let you use an external bounce flash will give you much nicer results.
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11-24-2008, 11:29 AM
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I purchased a Casio for my daughter, which is very user friendly. Like most today, it has the best-shot mode where you dial in "fireworks", "sporting event", "night shot", etc. where the specs reset for your surroundings. Casio builds a very durable camera with a huge viewing screen. If it can hold up to my daughter’s punishment, it must be good!
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11-24-2008, 11:33 AM
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Canon SX100IS.
It has so much going for it: Under $250 Pocket size 10X optical zoom "Push the button, dummy" modes that produce great results, plus full manual control when you want it. Uses AA batteries I have the Canon Rebel XTi, and I love it, but it's a big SLR - not a point and shoot. I also have the Canon G9, which is a point and shoot, but with some pro-like features. I've had a Canon A710IS, which is very similar to the SX100IS. I loved that camera as well. I really think the SX100IS is the best small camera on the market today, feature-for-dollars.
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11-24-2008, 11:45 AM
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+1 for the Canon SD series. I had a SD300, then SD600, now SD750
They aren't defective, I just keep dropping them or sending them flying out of golf carts. I am a huge fan of the SD series. I think now there's like SD970 or SD1100 or something.
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11-24-2008, 12:01 PM
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How much and what are you going to shoot with it?
The point and shoots still suffer slightly to horrifically a triggering delay. An easy test is aim the camera at a fixed point. Have someone walk through as you trigger. Compare where they are in the frame to see how much delay there is. DSLRs do not suffer from the delay. Now, what are going to do? DSLRS are a pain to skydive and rock climb with. But I wouldn't want to shoot sports with a point and shoot. Need more info man. We'll get there. We'll spend yer money.
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11-24-2008, 12:42 PM
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I really like my Panasonic Lumix (DMC-FZ7). It does a great job even on the "simple" setting. It has a Leica lens and will even shoot widescreen (16:9).
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11-24-2008, 12:46 PM
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SX100IS shutter lag (full autofocus) = .5 sec SX100IS shutter lag (pre-focused) = .088 sec Rebel XTi shutter lag (full autofocus)= .2 sec So the point and shoot can actually be pretty fast. Am I saying the point and shoot is better (especially for sports?) No, but shutter lag is not a big issue if you learn to work within the llimitations of the camera. Heck, for sports, I'd love to have an EOS-1D (and it's REALLY fast operation.) Too bad I spent my last $4K on a guitar... 
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