35mm camera question

[BevS97]

although I like my digital camera, I don't think it's quite as good as a 'real' one, so I would like to get a new 35mm camera for our trip. Most important features are Point and Click and a decent Zoom lens - I want to be able to take pics of Katie when she isn't aware of the camera, so I would like to be able to sit reasonably far away from her and still get nice close-ups.

I don't know anything about cameras, and in particular about zoom lengths - what kind of numbers should I be looking for. Any brands that are recommended? I would pay upto about £150.

Bev

 

[Goofyish]

Have a look at these, they all other a wide zoom range and are all good sound makes:

Olympus 140S
38-140mm
Jessops price: £148.90

Yashica Zoomate 140
38-135mm
Jessops price: £159.90

Canon Zoom 135
38-135mm
Jessops price: £169.90

and if you could stretch your budget a little (I have a Minolta Riva 135 and am very pleased with it):

Minolta Riva 150
37.5- 150mm
Jessops price: £199.90

Also check out the Jessops website for more info:

http://www.jessops.co.uk