Recommend Me a Good Point & Click Camera

Clipse3GT · 09/30/2008, 01:01 PM

Well I am looking for a new camera for the girlfriend. She has a old Kodak that uses regular AA batteries and looks like a 1994 old film camera. So I want to get her something new, plus she wants a new one for Xmas.

I am looking for a camera, that has a rechargeable battery. So you don't have to buy batteries. It's is very easy to operate, stylish, has a larger LCD display to take and view pictures. It is not to big or bulky. Hopefully lower than $400 MSRP (I'm sure I can find it cheaper on the web or something). But I am open to all ideas.

Not sure what companies make good cameras now. So I figured I'd post and see what photo people say.

Thanks for all the help.

Clipse3GS · 09/30/2008, 01:20 PM

Get her the one that Magda and Candy has. I mean it takes awesome pictures plus you have many options for pictures. It is also light with a big LCD screen and its tough (candy had it for over 3 yrs now and that camera went through more shit than nay other one could)

Magda has DSC-W55 but you could go with 80 since it has more features.

DCRP Review: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W80

Damian · 09/30/2008, 01:38 PM

Someone is selling a Canon S5IS in the for sale trade forum for $300. Killer deal on a fantastic camera.

Clipse3GS · 09/30/2008, 01:44 PM

i dont know if Anna really needs a camera like that. Girls tend to carry their shit in purses and I doubt she will do it with this camera

Bro'Man · 09/30/2008, 02:11 PM

Any Canon IS ELPH Powershot models will serve you well for a point and shoot.

FLiPMaRC · 09/30/2008, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Damian

Someone is selling a Canon S5IS in the for sale trade forum for $300. Killer deal on a fantastic camera.

Great deal, but I think he's look for a compact camera.

There are tons of compact cameras out there. You may want to start reading here:
Steve's Digicams - The "Best" Digicams
Digital Camera Resource Page Buyers Guide: Our Favorite Cameras

Then shop around the internet or go to a local store and hold one in your hand

wiseoracle · 09/30/2008, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bro'Man

Any Canon IS ELPH Powershot models will serve you well for a point and shoot.

Ditto! They are great cameras and use cheap SD memory cards, have a rechargeable battery, small enough to fit in a purse.

Make sure you get one with a view finder. You can't rely on the screen, because in bright situations the screen is often difficult to look at.

Clipse3GT · 10/01/2008, 11:11 AM

Thanks for all the replies keep them coming.

Jamie_Murray · 10/01/2008, 01:30 PM

I just got the Kodak M1033 camera for 160 dollars.

10 mega pixel and it takes HD video!

Jamie_Murray · 10/01/2008, 01:33 PM

The M1033 also has a 3 inch LCD, rechargeable battery, and is a compact.

Jamie_Murray · 10/01/2008, 01:33 PM

Double post ftl

wiseoracle · 10/01/2008, 06:17 PM

Remember you want one with a good optical zoom, and IGNORE digital zoom.

Clipse3GT · 10/06/2008, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wiseoracle

Remember you want one with a good optical zoom, and IGNORE digital zoom.

IIRC, most cameras that are point and shoot are about 3x to 5x optical and few have 10x I think. I'll keep it in mind.

Chris · 10/16/2008, 10:47 AM

I have the SD1100IS, and am very happy with it.

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerSho.../dp/B0012YC7AE

09/30/2008, 01:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Clipse3GT Burning through 2nd! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cleveland, OH Vehicle: 00 Eclipse GT SDS Stg. 3+ Posts: 10,148	Recommend Me a Good Point & Click Camera Well I am looking for a new camera for the girlfriend. She has a old Kodak that uses regular AA batteries and looks like a 1994 old film camera. So I want to get her something new, plus she wants a new one for Xmas. I am looking for a camera, that has a rechargeable battery. So you don't have to buy batteries. It's is very easy to operate, stylish, has a larger LCD display to take and view pictures. It is not to big or bulky. Hopefully lower than $400 MSRP (I'm sure I can find it cheaper on the web or something). But I am open to all ideas. Not sure what companies make good cameras now. So I figured I'd post and see what photo people say. Thanks for all the help.

09/30/2008, 01:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
Clipse3GS Hello :) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cleveland,Ohio Vehicle: 2000 GS / 04 Ghetta 1.8T Posts: 3,237	Get her the one that Magda and Candy has. I mean it takes awesome pictures plus you have many options for pictures. It is also light with a big LCD screen and its tough (candy had it for over 3 yrs now and that camera went through more shit than nay other one could) Magda has DSC-W55 but you could go with 80 since it has more features. DCRP Review: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W80 __________________ [FONT="Century GothiceeFONT]

09/30/2008, 01:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
Clipse3GS Hello :) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cleveland,Ohio Vehicle: 2000 GS / 04 Ghetta 1.8T Posts: 3,237	i dont know if Anna really needs a camera like that. Girls tend to carry their shit in purses and I doubt she will do it with this camera __________________ [FONT="Century GothiceeFONT]

09/30/2008, 02:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bro'Man 08/05/2008 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Pendleton, IN Vehicle: 2000 Eclipse GT Posts: 4,717	Any Canon IS ELPH Powershot models will serve you well for a point and shoot. Last edited by Bro'Man; 09/30/2008 at 02:14 PM.

09/30/2008, 01:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Damian hookers and blow Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: New York-ish. Vehicle: 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 Posts: 7,230	Someone is selling a Canon S5IS in the for sale trade forum for $300. Killer deal on a fantastic camera.

10/01/2008, 11:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
Clipse3GT Burning through 2nd! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cleveland, OH Vehicle: 00 Eclipse GT SDS Stg. 3+ Posts: 10,148	Thanks for all the replies keep them coming.

10/01/2008, 01:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jamie_Murray Stookie! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London, Kentucky Vehicle: Honda S2000 Posts: 1,925	I just got the Kodak M1033 camera for 160 dollars. 10 mega pixel and it takes HD video!

10/01/2008, 01:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jamie_Murray Stookie! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London, Kentucky Vehicle: Honda S2000 Posts: 1,925	The M1033 also has a 3 inch LCD, rechargeable battery, and is a compact.

10/01/2008, 01:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jamie_Murray Stookie! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London, Kentucky Vehicle: Honda S2000 Posts: 1,925	Double post ftl

10/01/2008, 06:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
wiseoracle Super Asian Invasion Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Manhattan, KS Vehicle: Dodge Stratus R/T Posts: 801	Remember you want one with a good optical zoom, and IGNORE digital zoom.

10/16/2008, 10:47 AM	#14 (permalink)
Chris metalguitarist.org Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Boston, MA Vehicle: Acura CL Type-S Posts: 10,340	I have the SD1100IS, and am very happy with it. http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerSho.../dp/B0012YC7AE