Camera (good,cheap point and shoot)

[lotsahrt]

I'm looking for a good point and shoot camera, thats not real expensive.


Last year when we went to Disney I remember seeing posts on here about a camera alot of people were raving about but can't remember what kind it was?

Thanks!

 

[luvthemouse71]

I have a Canon sx110 and it takes beautiful pictures. It has a 10x optical zoom. The have an updated model(sx120) and it sells for about 199.00.

 

[poohlover]

Anyone else have an to offer? I'm looking for cameras good for early teens, not too expensive as they have broken hand me downs in the past. But good quality pics.

 

[antmaril]

I have a Kodak Easy Share that takes great pictures and is very easy to use. I got it at Walmart for about $119. I took this camera to Alaska with me last year and there isn't a bad photo in the bunch (of course, that could be because Alaska is so beautiful ).

 

[sharlon]

We got DD a Kodak for Christmas and it broke. The lens motor got stuck out and there is no way to fix it. Of course it is outside of the 90 day warranty. I did some research after it happened and apparently that happens a lot with Kodaks. When I went to the store yesterday to buy her a new camera, I told the guy what happened. He guessed that it had been a Kodak and told me he refuses to sell them. He said that some people are lucky and get ones that work fine, but most of them tend to have problems.
BTW, for her he recommended a Polaroid 12.0 MP Digital Camera. It was $79.99.

 

[alyssa810]

I'm assuming you're looking for a digital camera? I've had a bunch of Sony Cybershots; the one I'm using now is a lower level, and I think it was under $200 when I got it; I remember seeing lower models for around $100. Staples actually has the one I have for $119. The only thing with the Sony cameras is that they used the memory stick, which was pricier than some of the other storage.

 

[hickchick]

I'm assuming you're looking for a digital camera? I've had a bunch of Sony Cybershots; the one I'm using now is a lower level, and I think it was under $200 when I got it; I remember seeing lower models for around $100. Staples actually has the one I have for $119. The only thing with the Sony cameras is that they used the memory stick, which was pricier than some of the other storage.

Some of the brand new Sony models are now compatible with SD cards, not just their own memory card...so that was a bonus for me when my camera died last winter and I wanted a new one with more bells and whistles!

 

[Cdn Friends of Pooh]

I just bought a Nikon Coolpix S4000 ($199) to take when I don't want to lug my DSLR along. There are other Nikon Coolpix cameras that run anywhere from about $129 to $179. So far, the pictures I've taken with it have been pretty good ... these also take the SD cards.

B

 

[englishteacha]

My old Nikon coolpix is great. I've had it 6 years. It's been dropped, left in the rain overnight, and generally had a rough life. For Christmas my DH got me a Sanyo 10 megapixel. It's great, too, but I'm still figuring out all the features. I kind of wish I'd gotten another Coolpix just for the knowing-it factor, ya know? My new one was under $100 at Walmart.

 

[cheerforchelsea]

I have a Kodak EasyShare that takes GREAT pictures. It came with a spare rechargeable battery, a carrying case, and of course a memory card. I took it to WDW last year and the pictures were wonderful - even better than the 35mm Cannon camera that I took along as well.

 

[Nolcrest]

I just received online from Walmart a Kodak Easyshare. 12 megapixel for $79.00. It included a carry case and it's a nice plum color.

My other Kodak Easyshare I've had for 8 years and it was only 4 megapixel (back then, that was alot too).

I hope to have great pics with this too. I love the 3" LCD screen. So far, my pics look great. And for $79, I won't stress over this camera becauseIuse it alot in the classroom.

 

[rainydayplay]

I would NOT buy a Sanyo. The one I had just decided to quit working at WDW at a critical moment -- my DD, age 4, dressed up from BBB as Cinderella, posing with Prince Charming at 1900 Park Faire...and NO PICTURE. It would only take completely black shots. In the daylight, it would take dim photos, but nothing with flash or other artificial light. Later, I called Sanyo, and was walked through a 10 second procedure to reset the camera it worked...for about a month. Then when you'd turn it on, it would immediately power-down, no matter how new and fresh the batteries were. I had it maybe 9 months. I've heard several people complain about Sanyo cameras (especially the model I had) just suddenly not wanting to stay powered up.

I've had my Canon Powershot for around a year (under $150 for the one I bought a year ago). The only complaint is that using the flash indoors for something more than 10 feet away results in dark pictures (that could probably be edited brighter with photo editing software), and turning the flash off results in blurry pictures as though the image stabilization feature doesn't work without the flash. Other than that, I've gotten a lot very good, fairly professional-looking pictures.

I'm pretty sold on the Canon brand. My father has always had Canon cameras (although 35mm), and my cousin (who is the next best thing to a professional photographer) always buys Canons. If I didn't buy a Canon, I'd lean towards Nikon or Olympus. But that's just my two cents.

 

[Jen_in_NH]

I've had my Canon Powershot for around a year (under $150 for the one I bought a year ago). The only complaint is that using the flash indoors for something more than 10 feet away results in dark pictures (that could probably be edited brighter with photo editing software), and turning the flash off results in blurry pictures as though the image stabilization feature doesn't work without the flash. Other than that, I've gotten a lot very good, fairly professional-looking pictures.

I have a Canon Powershot, and have the same issue. If I shut the flash off, the pictures will come out blurry. I find I have to change to the action shot setting to get it to work better indoors with no flash. I love the camera though!

 

[Golf4food]

With cameras it is almost always true that you get what you pay for. To get decent photos in low light you need certain features and a certain size sensor, etc. (insert technical mumbo jumbo here) but long story short - if you go cheap, you get cheap features and only perfect lighting will give you clear photos. Small cameras don't let in much light and photography is ALL about light. Don't skimp just to save $10-$50 because your photos will just annoy you and you'll be angry at what you missed and wish you had gone ahead and spent that extra $50 to get into a decent camera to begin with. (Decent, not good - to get good you need a dSLR - to get great you need a dSLR, good lenses, and know how to use all the above.)

 

[Cdn Friends of Pooh]

I've had my Canon Powershot for around a year (under $150 for the one I bought a year ago). The only complaint is that using the flash indoors for something more than 10 feet away results in dark pictures (that could probably be edited brighter with photo editing software), and turning the flash off results in blurry pictures as though the image stabilization feature doesn't work without the flash. Other than that, I've gotten a lot very good, fairly professional-looking pictures.

I have a Canon Powershot, and have the same issue. If I shut the flash off, the pictures will come out blurry. I find I have to change to the action shot setting to get it to work better indoors with no flash. I love the camera though!

... when you shut the flash off and have the ISO set too low, the shutter has to remain open longer to let in the necessary light - blurry pictures, are most often caused because the camera has moved during that time. As well, the flash on the point and shoot cameras have a limited range. Even the built in flash on the DSLR models has a limited range - that's why you see the Photopass Photographers with an external flash mounted on their cameras.

Look for a digital camera that has a setting that lets you choose the ISO. The most common ISO speed settings are: 100, 200, 400 and 800. Depending on your digital camera model you may also have them in the range of 64, 100, 160, 200, 400, 640, 800, 1600.

As a rule of thumb, use an ISO of 100 or 200 when taking photographs outside in sunny conditions. If the sky is overcast or it is evening time, then use an ISO within the range of 400 to 800. Night time or in cases of low light you might need to set your digital camera ISO to 1600. If you don't then your photo will appear too dark if at all.

 

[rainydayplay]

... when you shut the flash off and have the ISO set too low, the shutter has to remain open longer to let in the necessary light - blurry pictures, are most often caused because the camera has moved during that time. As well, the flash on the point and shoot cameras have a limited range. Even the built in flash on the DSLR models has a limited range - that's why you see the Photopass Photographers with an external flash mounted on their cameras.

Look for a digital camera that has a setting that lets you choose the ISO. The most common ISO speed settings are: 100, 200, 400 and 800. Depending on your digital camera model you may also have them in the range of 64, 100, 160, 200, 400, 640, 800, 1600.

As a rule of thumb, use an ISO of 100 or 200 when taking photographs outside in sunny conditions. If the sky is overcast or it is evening time, then use an ISO within the range of 400 to 800. Night time or in cases of low light you might need to set your digital camera ISO to 1600. If you don't then your photo will appear too dark if at all.

Yay for good advice! (and from the other PP that I didn't quote, too!)

I usually have the ISO set at Auto, just because I have no clue what it means. I know I need to sit down with the instruction booklet and really get familiary with everything that camera will do -- especially the fireworks setting, which didn't work out like I expected last Disney trip.

All in all, though, I still love the camera I have and don't regret buying it -- user error problems or not.

 

[lumpy08]

I just bought a Nikon Coolpix S4000 ($199) to take when I don't want to lug my DSLR along. There are other Nikon Coolpix cameras that run anywhere from about $129 to $179. So far, the pictures I've taken with it have been pretty good ... these also take the SD cards.

B

My MIL just bought this one yesterday. It is 12 megapixel and 4x zoom. We LOVE it. We had a busy weekend so far. We had a prom, communion and went to a ballgame. The pictures that we took we inside, outside, daylight and nighttime and I was pleased with all of them. I like that it takes SD cards. It also has a rechargeable battery. This is the one thing I LOVE as well. I hate to buy batteries all the time. We got ours for 149 at our local camera store. I tcame with 2 year warrenty and case. There was also a $15 rebate. We ended up buying an extra battery. They had a big photo sale this week. I believe it was also at Best buy this week on sale.

For those that have a DSLR and want to bring it everywhere. Here is the bag I brought on my last Disney trip. http://www.tamrac.com/welcome.htm I have model 519. I used to have a big bulky bag and love my camera but hated lugging it around with 2 kids. Then I got this bag and literally it is all I carry. I can put 2 lenses the base, Extra battery, manual, big plastic ziplic (in case I get stuck in rain). There is also a zipper section where I put additional cards, tix etc... The strap goes around your body and the camera bag rests on your front side. I am so used to it now I don't even realize I am carrying it. The best part. I can take the camera out of the bag while walking and everything doesn't fall out. And I can put back in without stopping.

 

[jenseib]

We got DD a Kodak for Christmas and it broke. The lens motor got stuck out and there is no way to fix it. Of course it is outside of the 90 day warranty. I did some research after it happened and apparently that happens a lot with Kodaks. When I went to the store yesterday to buy her a new camera, I told the guy what happened. He guessed that it had been a Kodak and told me he refuses to sell them. He said that some people are lucky and get ones that work fine, but most of them tend to have problems.
BTW, for her he recommended a Polaroid 12.0 MP Digital Camera. It was $79.99.

I agree about kodak. Mine old one (1st digital ever) did the same thing. But honestly, Polaroid is a step down from that too. My Aunt bought my DD a polaroid one for Christmas. It lasted 1 week. So we took it back. The guy said that Polaroids are the worst made cameras. We traded in for an Olympus and she had good luck with that. I personally use on Canon now, but my other choice would be Nikon. I had a Sony for about 3 days and took it back. It was awful.

... when you shut the flash off and have the ISO set too low, the shutter has to remain open longer to let in the necessary light - blurry pictures, are most often caused because the camera has moved during that time. As well, the flash on the point and shoot cameras have a limited range. Even the built in flash on the DSLR models has a limited range - that's why you see the Photopass Photographers with an external flash mounted on their cameras.

Look for a digital camera that has a setting that lets you choose the ISO. The most common ISO speed settings are: 100, 200, 400 and 800. Depending on your digital camera model you may also have them in the range of 64, 100, 160, 200, 400, 640, 800, 1600.

As a rule of thumb, use an ISO of 100 or 200 when taking photographs outside in sunny conditions. If the sky is overcast or it is evening time, then use an ISO within the range of 400 to 800. Night time or in cases of low light you might need to set your digital camera ISO to 1600. If you don't then your photo will appear too dark if at all.

I was going to post the exact same thing, but you put it better than I could've said. So many people think image stabilaztion will fix anything, and that a flash can reach 50 feet away. You are better off going with out a flash if you can manually set your camera options.

Yay for good advice! (and from the other PP that I didn't quote, too!)

I usually have the ISO set at Auto, just because I have no clue what it means. I know I need to sit down with the instruction booklet and really get familiary with everything that camera will do -- especially the fireworks setting, which didn't work out like I expected last Disney trip.

All in all, though, I still love the camera I have and don't regret buying it -- user error problems or not.

Fireworks settings will NOT get you a good firework picture, basically because most people don't know how to use it. It has a slower shutter speed, which basically means that you neeed the camera on a tripod in order to get the shot right. Any m,ovement will cause blur. I mean ANY movement, like breathing.

 

[Swimalie]

Weeks before our Disney trip our nice Cannon got a speck under the main lens so we had to get it repaired. They took too long and we had to buy a camera that was good but not too expensive for our trip. We found the Cannon SX120 at Wal Mart for $199. Target has it as well but it was $250. It's not as good as our main Cannon but it worked well for our trip. It takes excellent outdoor shots.