Sony P200 Will I be disappoitned?

[fostrmom2mny]

OK, I have had a point and shoot HP 620 and been very pleased with my results. It has something wrong with it and now I have been looking around. A friend of mine reccomended the Sony P200 to my DH and he has bought (ordered) it for me. Will I love this? I am not very camera savvy, but I do like playing with my photos with Movie Maker. Thanks for any help.
Gerri

 

[Kelly Grannell]

I don't know how much he paid for it but for the US$400 MSRP, you will get a far better camera from a Canon S2 IS. At least with the S2 IS you'll get image stabilization and 12x optical zoom (whereas with Sony, no image stabilization and only 3x optical zoom).

 

[fostrmom2mny]

No, he didn't pay near $400.00. It was $259.99.

 

[Kelly Grannell]

oh okay... not too bad then.

I know it's a gift... but can you exchange it? Without looking/sounding ungrateful, of course. Especially since an S2 IS is only $70 more.

PS: I don't know your budgeting, I don't know how your husband will react. I should just shut up.

 

[fostrmom2mny]

I'm hoping that someone with this camera will read and respond.
Actually, my budget doesn't allow for spending more at this time. Between saving for a Disney trip, (Orlando) a Sea World trip (San Antonio) and two conferences one in DC and the other Portland w/i the next four months, oh, I forgot to mention prom for my two 17 year olds, I'd say that spending more on a camera really is out of the question.

But I do need one before Prom which is coming up in a couple of weeks. Geesh, wish I had a money tree

Thanks anyway.
Gerri

 

[ndelaware]

The reviews I read on this camera are quite good. I think you will be very happy with it.

 

[RadioNate]

Up until dec I always had Sony's and I was always pleased with my photos. I'm actually a little disappointed in my S2IS. I like it, and the zoom is fabulous but my photos aren't automatically better. I just think I'm not a very good photographer. lol

 

[fostrmom2mny]

Okie dockie, I just picked up my camera today. It's currently charging all up. I can't wait to practice, but I wanted to tell about my Great News!!!
It came with a bonus starter kit. A nice bag, a tripod, lens cleaner, and is valued at $49.00. For Free

Gerri

 

[ndelaware]

Cool, free is very good. Good luck with your new camera!

 

[Daisy57b]

Post a couple pictures for us!