digital camera ???'s please

[poohtown]

my daughter needs a digital camera for an upcoming school project. I'm hoping to get one that takes decent pictures, but doesn't cost an arm and a leg - especially if she's going to be bringing it to school and leaving it in a locker at times. Any suggestions. I tried Walmart today and bought a Dshot - it stinks - the pictures are so grainy. How much do I really need to spend to get a half way decent pic.

thanks

 

[Dan Murphy]

What is 'an arm and a leg' to you??

 

[oogieboogie]

You should get something that's 1.3 megapixel at the very least. That would give you decent enough pics. If you're thinking she might need to enlarge the pics, go for a 2 megapixel. That should be sufficient for her needs.

Walmart.com has a 2 mp Digital Concept camera for 48.76. Don't know the quality of the pic though.

 

[billelissa]

For you to get a decent digital camera, you will need to spend at least a $150. Walmart.com has an Olympus 3.2 mp D-395 for $148.43. Maybe you can return the camera you bought in the store for a credit and then apply it towards the Olympus.
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I would stick with a name brand camera so you are more likely to get better optics and nice pictures. Olympus, Nikon, Kodak, Sony, and Fuji all make cameras from entry level to pro level.
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I know $150 is a lot to spend on a camera but that seems to be the minimum investment right now. I am looking for a decent entry level camera for my girls to share (they're 6 and 4) so am hoping for the price come down more before I get one. I had bought my oldest a Barbie film camera for $15 two years ago and she dropped it and it broke. She did get to take a few rolls of film with but a lot of the pictures had a finger in it or the person was cut off. I think we would be better off with a digital for her so that she can see the pics right away and only print the ones that come out good. I spent at least $30 for the camera, film and processing for 4 or 5 "useable" pictures. Hopefully, she won't drop the digital camera after we get it!

 

[Jacket93]

You should be able to get a 3 meapixle for about $130-170 you can get a good 8 X10 photos Olympus , Fuji and Nikkon are good brands