Best basic, easy, digital camera?

[LisaR]

Can anyone help me pick a new camera?

I am looking for one that I can truly point and shoot. I won't take it off automatic.

I would use it for indoor and outdoor pictures mainly of my kids and the dog. I don't print often but when I do, they are generally 4x6.

My 13 year old would use it and she does tend to move a bit which creates blurry pics.

I would like to keep it under $200.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[ukcatfan]

I just bought a Nikon S210 for ~$150 for my DW and DDs to use. So far, we are happy with it. It has a slightly larger than average sensor so should control noise a little better. I have shot a few as high as ISO 800 that looked alright.

Kevin

 

[Frantasmic]

Steve's Digicams recommends these: (www.stevesdigicams.com)

Entry-Level

[SIZE=-1] Canon Powershot 470

Canon Powershot A580

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS70

Olympus FE-180 Zoom

Nikon Coolpix L10

Sony Cyber-Shot S650 [/SIZE]




Compact

[SIZE=-1] Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4

Canon Powershot A590 IS

Sony Cyber-Shot N2

Kodak Easyshare C875

Pentax Optio M20

Olympus Stylus 790SW

Fujifilm FinePix F20

Casio Exilim EX-V8

Olympus Stylus 1000

Canon PowerShot A720 IS

Canon Powershot A650 IS

Sony Cyber-Shot S700 [/SIZE]



[SIZE=-1][/SIZE]

 

[The Grays]

I would second ther Niko S210. It is a good camera for the price, well built and loaded with features. And to top it off Nikon just put an instant rebate on it of $30.00. They also have it in a kit form with a case and Nikons 2 yeasr extended warranty

 

[Anewman]

For Value, IMO it is hard to beat the Panasonic LZ series. While not perfect no other cameras will give you OPTICAL image stablization and almost ULTRA ZOOM lens.

Buydig charges no tax or shipping, they currently have the

LZ3(refurb) @ $139, 5mp and 6x optical zoom
LZ8(new) @ $149, 8mp and 5x zoom plus a slightly larger lcd.

 

[miami]

I have been very happy with Canon. Currently have the SD850 Elph. 8MP, 4X optical zoom. Very compact, fits in my pocket, takes great pictures.