What camera.....

[fmurphy]

Anyone have recommendations for a good point and shoot camera for taking photos of your finds? I would like something with a good macro and under $200.00 (if that's possible)
Thanks for any suggestions
Frank

 

[Larry (IL)]

You might want to take a look at the Fuji S6800, not the older 6800, the S model is new this year. I bought one from a Pawn shop for less than $100 but those deals are hard to find. My wife who likes her Canon and Nikon DSLR cameras was most impressed with it and she bought a new one for $180. I thought I would miss the viewfinder on the S6800 but the screen is bright even in full sunlight, I am very happy with it for the type of photography that I do. Here are some pictures I have taken with it in the Auto mode when I first got it......... they could have been a lot better but I wanted to see what the limitations were in idiot mode (point and shoot). The night shot is pretty gainy and was at 1900 ISO but it can go up to 12,800. I have a lot to learn yet.

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[Kelley (Texas)]

Below is a link that shows a few of the under $200 digital cameras that are available. In this day and age, most cameras manufactured by the leading camera companies are reliable and will produce good pictures. I do suggest that you buy one that also has a viewfinder because at times, in bright light, it is very difficult to see the picture on the live view screen of some cameras. If you lack digital camera knowledge, you will be better off buying a camera from a store, rather than a pawn shop because of getting a guarantee, instruction manual and all the accessories that come with the camera. Kelley (Texas)

http://reviews.cnet.com/best-budget-cameras/

http://reviews.cnet.com/less-than-$100-digital-cameras/