This is a present for my mom, who isn't so great when it comes to technology. I'd like to stay under $130.00 and just would like for it to be good quality and easy for her to use and catch on to. She'll basically just be using it to take/develop pics and email pics.
Thanks SO much for your help. With so many cameras out there, I am lost!
2006-12-13 16:15:26 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
Stay with a major camera manufacturer, Canon, Nikon, Olympus or Kodak. The Kodak easyshare cameras are actually not bad and maybe easier to get the hang of.
Stay away from Viewpoint. I'm glad a previous poster is happy with it, but the camera is dismal, poor pics, bad shutter lag, Thanks for recommending Eckerd, though!
Tell Mom the most important thing is to read the manual!! Digital photography has a learning curve and the manual is your friend!
Good luck!
2006-12-14 00:27:39 · answer #1 · answered by Ara57 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fujifilm's Finepix line of cameras have really great color due to their proprietary super-CCD technology. Their lenses are quite good also. The cheapest is the A400 which would have all the features you mother would want or need. It's price is under $100 (I think RitzCamera.com was selling them for about $80 on sale). I would suggest moving up to the A500 (maybe $30 or $40 more) because it's lens is a bit better and will take better pictures when the light isn't so good.
Both cameras use AA batteries, which is nice since if your battery runs down it's never an emegency, you can just buy a couple at the store instaed of waiting for your charger to recharge the battery.
Both camera
2006-12-13 16:29:42 · answer #2 · answered by The Fred 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the best deal of the season is the Canon Powershot A530. It has been on sale at numberous big box stores below $130. That's a good price on a good camera. The A530 was selling for $180 not too long ago. I've recommended this camera within my own family, so I'll be living with the results of this recommendation right along with you. Normally, I tell people to spend a little money on a decent memory card, but you are giving this as a gift, so let your mom buy her own upgrade memory card. The camera comes with a 16 MB card, so that's okay to start with. She will want a 256 MB or 512 MB card soon, though.
Go here and read an extensive review:
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_reviews/a530.html
Skip to this page if you just want the final word:
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_reviews/a530_pg6.html
Check the sample images, too.
This will blow your mind:
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/150-vs-5000-dollar-camera.htm
2006-12-13 16:25:30 · answer #3 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Olympus or Canon - these are the best. Lately the prices have dramatically droped. You should get 7 megapixels. Pentax will be too expensive, perhaps. ok, ok, so far for brands. 200$ is probably on the verge of being not enough, but still give it a try, do not despair from the previous answers. Even the old models of Canon are good. I have 4 megapixel Canon and I am very happy with it. Makes video, too.
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2006-12-14 11:58:00 · answer #5 · answered by Gina D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Fujifilm Finepix has a model that is small, easy to use and usually costs around $120 Its what I'm asking for for christmas.
2006-12-13 16:20:51 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Samsung S500 is a good entry-level camera that takes great pictures.
2006-12-13 17:57:17 · answer #7 · answered by prezen1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I actually think Vupoint cameras are really good for their price. I bought one for 15.00 at a drugstore and its taken crisp clear pics. they have some for around 50.00 I believe. U might be able to find some on ebay, rite aid, or eckerd.
2006-12-13 16:17:59 · answer #8 · answered by Rosado 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Canon
2006-12-13 16:17:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love my Kodak. Easy to use, easy to learn software and takes wonderful pictures. They have a range of different prices, check'em out.
2006-12-13 16:18:05 · answer #10 · answered by mom of 2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋