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Randy Savage
06-10-2009, 01:58 PM
Looking to get my g/f a new camera. Nothing fancy. A nice compact point and shoot. I'd like to keep it under $150.

Suggestions?
MOT
06-10-2009, 05:15 PM
www.walmart.com
bigtoyota479
06-10-2009, 05:21 PM
I've got this one's big brother with 10x zoom, and it's a really nice camera. been really happy with the brand, so I recommend this.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16830180198
brynm
06-10-2009, 07:33 PM
If you can stretch it to $200 look at the canon SD1200IS, Great camera. We have the 1100 and it is fast and takes great pics.
IamDeMan
06-12-2009, 06:10 AM
If you can stretch it to $200 look at the canon SD1200IS, Great camera. We have the 1100 and it is fast and takes great pics.

$169 free shipping. Looks like a great deal.

http://rogerscamera.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=64_757_1242&products_id=6133
pl8er
06-12-2009, 08:56 AM
A480 on newegg for 119. Overall the camera takes some nice ass pictures. A bit odd designed case and looking at angles on the LCD isn't great, but the quality of the shots makes it one of the better sub 200 point and shoot cameras.
brynm
06-12-2009, 09:13 PM
It's always nice to have a real viewfinder too, just in case your out in the sun and want to take a pic... My parents bought a camera that has no viewfinder and you can't see the display for the life of you.


and 169 is a hell of a deal for the sd1200
Toasted1
06-12-2009, 11:12 PM
Th only adivce i have it dont get a sony
willyg4444
06-13-2009, 12:56 AM
Th only adivce i have it dont get a sony

2drunk2type? ;) All the Canon powershot/digital elph cameras take really nice photos. I have a sd6000 I believe it is, a couple years old, and it takes great photos especially for the price.
pl8er
06-13-2009, 09:22 AM
Just pick my suggestion. 30 under what you were budgeting, will take amazing photos and your gf will more than likely let you give her ATM.
brynm
06-13-2009, 11:06 PM
Here's a pretty detailed review of the two I would be choosing from in the list so far:

http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/canon_powershot_a480_review/

http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/canon_digital_ixus_95_is_review/
JimJ
06-14-2009, 08:31 PM
I've been really disapppointed by the Canon I have. 5 years and the thing craps out. Since there doesn't seem to be a digital version of the Yashica T4 (the best 35mm point and shoot ever, IMO), from here on out they're all disposable to me...
IamDeMan
06-15-2009, 05:50 AM
I've been really disapppointed by the Canon I have. 5 years and the thing craps out. Since there doesn't seem to be a digital version of the Yashica T4 (the best 35mm point and shoot ever, IMO), from here on out they're all disposable to me...

I have an A7 that still takes great shot 8 years later. My S3 IS is a nice 4 year old camera as well.
pl8er
06-15-2009, 06:56 AM
I've been really disapppointed by the Canon I have. 5 years and the thing craps out. Since there doesn't seem to be a digital version of the Yashica T4 (the best 35mm point and shoot ever, IMO), from here on out they're all disposable to me...

Now the longevity of camera's, I know nothing about it. We change our camera out usually every 2 to 3 years max. Just because my wife really is into photography and there are always things to upgrade to.