Need a new camera!

[Linzybrooke]

Hello Photography Board! Someone on the Disney Picture of the Day thread on the theme park board recommended I post this question here, so here goes.

Last year DH and I bought new camera and we hate it! Spend 250 and it takes the worst possible night pictures imaginable. They all come out blurry no matter the setting or if a tripod was used or not. It also has the slowest delay imaginable. Its the perfect size, about 1" deep by maybe 2.5x4 but thats its only good point. Our old camera was a professional camera handed down by DH's father but was HUGE and a big hassle to carry around.

Any recommendations for another small camera? We don't care much about special features as long as it has zoom and good quality day and night photos, with a reasonable shutter lapse. We are looking to spend around 200.

Thank you so much for your time,
Linz

 

[wkrider]

My DW and I have two that we really like, the first is the Fuji F450...This one fits in the palm of my hand and is great for carrying in the front pocket...

http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/fuji/finepix_f440-review/index.shtml

The second is the Fuji S5000...has a lot of features and a great zoom.

http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/fuji/finepix_s5000-review/

Waiting to get an SLR.

 

[jann1033]

which one do you have that you hate?

 

[manning]

That's what I was going to ask. What is the brand name and model number of the hated camera?

 

[Graeme]

I've just bought a Canon Ixus 850IS (powershot SD800 IS) and I love it!! Fantastic wide angle shots are so good and it's crisp with good colours. Start up time and shutter lag are extremely fast.

 

[Graeme]

PS Linzybrooke, I like your avatar.
Have you seen the stage show? I'm almost finished the book. The show's on in London and i'm wondering if it's worth going to see?