Hello Moms~
I would like to buy a new digital camera and am looking for your recommendations. Would use it for casual, family pictures and would like to spend $200 or less. Thanks!
Read the digital camera reviews on amazon, you can narrow it down by price and features. Even if you don't end up purchasing it there the reviews are extremely helpful. I have done that for all kinds of electronic devices (as well as other products) and have never been disappointed!
We recently had to buy a Canon Powershot for my SD's school (she broke theirs) and it was around $160. I am thinking of getting the same model for myself as my old Powershot is eating batteries and pretty banged up, but still works well otherwise (it is 4 yrs old and I am no great photographer but it has served me well). My SIL has a Nikon CoolPix that she likes. I would look for a camera that takes standard batteries vs one where the battery needs to be plugged in and charged. Being on vacation without means to power the camera stinks. Mine takes 2 AA batteries.
Panasonic Lumix
I had a TZ5 (stolen 2 weeks ago). It was a few years old. I loved it. Nice size. Easy to use.
We gave my teen daughter a Panasonic Lumix (don't know model #) for Christmas. She really likes it, especially the 16x zoom feature. It's a little over $200, but you can find it on sale. It's worth the few extra $$$.
My daughter had a Nikon Coolpix before the Panasonic and hated it.
Cannon Powershot SX40!!!!! It might be a little more expensive, but if you watch for sales especially at Staples you can get it for a good price. I just went through three digital cameras trying to find one that worked the way I needed it to work and that is...SIMPLE and QUICK! Right out of the box without reading any instructions this camera was taking great fast pictures. I don't think you can go wrong with any Cannon. I had a Nikon Coolpix and HATED it!!! I couldn't take a non-blurry picture to save my life. Good luck!
