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 07/29/2006 08:04:52 AM · #1
Help! I have to buy a new camera to replace the one I "accidentally misplaced". I am very interested in photography but know very little. I mostly just like to have good pictures of my friends and family and the occasional vacation. My 13 month old is the subject of the majority of my pictures. I need something that is fairly user friendly and fairly easy on the pocketbook. I have owned two different models in the past. My first one, several years ago, was a fujifilm finepix A303 and more recently a Canon Powershot 400. I preferred the Canon, though there were features of both cameras that I liked. The Canon seemed to take clearer pictures overall, I am sure due to more mp, but lacked an \"action shot\" setting so I had difficulty preventing blurry pictures when there was movement involved. I also had many, many shots with red eyes with the Canon, even though the red eye reduction was on, it didnt seem to help at all. I have used a couple of friends cameras and had luck with their red eye reduction but rarely could \"capture the moment\" after three flashes and then the shutter release. My son is quick! I have read about and compared several models but there is just so many out there now that I am lost! The other two cameras I had were gifts so I didnt have to make the decision.:) Any suggestions of a model and place to buy would be greatly appreciated. I am not against buying a used one to save a few pennies or the ability to get a better camera. Would love to be able to spend 800 dollars and get a GREAT camera but being a single mom, that is just not in the cards right now. Thanks for your time and suggestions! Would like to know what you recommend for under $200 and what you recommend for under $350.
07/29/2006 08:49:13 AM · #2
I've asked for similar camera choosing help, and usually people here seem to recommend the Canon Powershot S2 IS, or S3 Is. If I was able to buy a new camera, I'd probably go for one of them myself.
 07/29/2006 08:57:52 AM · #3
i love my olympus stylus 810. it's on sale right now at best buy for $333, which is awesome. it's 8mp and has tons of program settings, which make it easy to get the right picture-- action is included in one, and there's also an anti-shake function, which is helpful. one of my favorite settings is the "available light" setting, where it takes a photo in low-light situations without a flash, so it doesn't add the harsh flash colors and makes the best out of the lighting situation you have. sometimes with this setting, you get a little noise, but a pass through noise ninja (or neat image) and the image is as good as new. anyway. it also has a water resistant casing so that if you're out in the rain or get a little mist on the camera, it's okay.

i've been very pleased. it's the third olympus i've owned, and i'm pretty loyal to the brand.
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