Best Digital Camera for first timer?

Question

I tired of using disposable cameras so I decided that I want to invest in a digital one now. I need a camera that have these four things

1. At least 6 mega pixels
2. At least a 2 inch preview screen
3. $200.00 or less
4. A well known brand (for ex: Sony, panasonic, Kodak,etc) ...a brand that I can trust.
(NO POLARIODs PLEASE)

Again I'll say that I'm a first time digital camera user, but and then again...I'm not technologically challenged, I know the basics and more about computers and I could easily catch on using one....so don't submit a little kid camera.

I just need a good quality camera that takes decent pictures. I've been looking at these that I'm interested in lately please take a look at em

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5634186

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5614518

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5614747

If anyone here has either, please tell me your opinion on the quality and if they're worth the money or not.

Thanks

PS: I will be taking most of my pictures outdoors in daylight, or indoors with lights on, but maybe rarely I'll take one in dim lighted scenes.

If you yourself have a digital camera that meets the specifications and you're satisfied with it, feel free to tell me about it also.

Answer 1

Canon A550

7.1 megapixels
AA batteries
4X optical zoom
takes great pictures automatically...

$184 or less..
SD card

go to www.pbase.com and check out some of the sample photos.. I'm sure you'll like what you see.

Answer 2

Panasonic makes some excellent digital cameras- but that's not one of them. That's part of their 'cheaper' line. I like the Panasonic FX series- as they have 28mm wide angle zoom lenses and image stabilization built in, but are a tad more money.

The Kodak V803 is a new model which is well spec'ed, as is the Sony W55. Between the two, they're close, but I'd probably go with the Kodak (however, I don't think there are any professional reviews out on it yet). Not because of the extra Mpix, but because it uses a larger ccd, the 1/1.8" ccd rather than the 1/2.5" ccd that the Sony uses. So- you get the potential of a bit better image quality and lower noise. Oh- and Kodak's have excellent color processing.

If you get to handle both- pick the one that feels most responsive. i.e that starts up quickly, focusses quickly and seems the most fun and easy to use. Sony's, not surprisingly, are good with the electronics and tend to be reasonably responsive. Kodaks have a reputation of being the easiest to use- they worked hard on their user interface design.

My favorite inexpensive camera is certainly the Fuji F20 ($150). Truly excellent image quality. Low ISO photos have a DSLR look as they are so noise free. High ISO images have much less noise (grain) than any competing model.

Answer 3

in case you're requiring a number of photographs i might say to purchase a digital camera that has a distant administration. some compacts do have this option, that's the only way with no need to purchase a SLR after which you may ought to purchase a timer distant administration.

Answer 4

I like the Olympus mju series. Very user friendly. And fits the hands perfectly. Good for bringing it along in your pocket for travelling, etc. The newest model is waterproof too. Its good for beginners, cos its user friendly, but still gives you the option of playing with some of the functions.

If you want really good camera with many functions, get a Canon Ixus. For someone who can catch on easily, this will let you enjoy taking good pics.