Which digital camera should I buy?

start your research here:

http://www.dpreview.com/

i use the nikon coolpix p50 and love it. but there is a canon similar to this also, lemme think for a minute......i think it is the powershot 120...new model. that or the 710. sorry cant remember, probably both are close enough anyway. also make sure that you get a feel from any camera before you buy. that is how i chose the nikon....fit comfortably in my hand. but there are many good cameras of many different brands....so go to the store and pick em up!!!

All of the major brands are good. Choose a brand that appeals to you. Then you have to think about getting a spare battery, what size memory card, if you want an extended warranty, how much you can afford, what size zoom, if you want manual controls, the size of the camera, finding a reliable place to purchase it, and the list goes on and on and on.......

The first thing to realize is that almost any digital camera will take good pictures. If more people would read the manual more than once, they would be able to take better pictures. Usually, the person assumes it is the camera when it could be them not knowing exactly what to do. Just give yourself more photographic knowledge by doing more reading on the internet.

I really believe buying a camera is an individual choice.

The person needs to read alot of reviews on cameras so they can decide on the features that they really want and need.

Go to the store and hold them so you can see if they feel comfortable in your hands. If possible, take some pictures in the store to check the quality of the pictures.

I can only give a suggestion of what to look for in a new digital camera.

Good Luck

my suggestion

go to yahoo shopping

digital cameras

digital camera GUIDE

be sure to check titles on the left side

the guide should answer your questions

Well, I'm not willing to spend a lot on a camera, but I can share that I picked up a Sony DSC-W80 for about $160 in November. I've had a great experience with it. It is quick, has many options, very compact (I have a minimal carrying case that adds little space and hangs on belt or waistband). Downloading the pictures is a breeze. It comes with a short USB cable, just hook it up, turn it on and the pictures are right there for me to do what I want to with them.I find the photo quality very good plus, it's so easy to use and handle. My nephew checked it out when I saw him over the holidays and went out and replaced his with the same. A Friend also liked mine so well, she got one too. The only negative I can share about it is that it has a rechargable battery, so you have to watch the level and keep it charged or wait to take pictures. I saw it avertised at Office Depot last week for the instant price of $159. So here's a testimony if you'd consider a cheaper option. Good luck.

Canon A 640 Canon A 630 Canon A710IS Fuji F30 Fuji F20 Super Zooms: Canon S2 IS Canon S3 IS Sony DSC-H2 Fuji S5200

I currently have a Vivitar (good make) ViviCam 4345 - it has a 4.0 megapixel, zoom, easy to use menu, ability to change the colour of photos to black and white, colour or sepia. It has multiple flash ranges, it's lightweight, silver in colour with a TFT LCD monitor on the back. It also records. It has a wrist strap and comes with a carry case as well as a USB cable to upload pics on to your computer.

You can change the memory card to hold more photos and there's a setting to change the size/quality of the photos you take which means you can get more photos on. It can be put on a tripod, holds two AA batteries (I suggest you buy rechargable batteries and a charger). My current setting holds about 45 photos.

It's quite cheap. I bought it a bit more than a year ago for £65 but I think it's cheaper.

I love my Sony Cybershot DSC-T100, which, unfortunately, is not being made anymore. According to the reviews, the T-200 is not as good, mostly because of the inconvenience of the touch screen. In general though, Cybershots are really good; many of my family and friends have had different models and we all like them.

If you're interested in something you *really* don't have to handle carefully, try one of the Olympus weatherproof and dropproof cameras. The quality is not quite as good, but it is more than decent and you can take pictures underwater and in any other conditions you can think of.

I prefer Kodak.

Lightweight and tough

Lots of advanced features.

They use standard SD memory - unlike Sony

They use standard AA batteries - unlike Canon and Casio

Batteries last a long time. (Always use the 2500 MA types)

Very easy and basic downloading software.

Good picture quality.

The software is downloadable off the Internet - unlike Sony.

Prices starting at $129 for a 6.1 Mp with optical zoom.

I have a cannon powershot a560 and i love it!! the downside is that it takes double A batteries but you can still take about 400 photos with flash with durecell rechargables. it isint skinny but its like short and flat. 7.1 megapixles. ive probably dropped it 2 or 3 times. pics are easy to get off of it. and it costs $130 on sale.

Look at circuitcity.com and youll find it under point and shoot.

Olympus makes some shock "resistant" and water "resistant" camera's that you might like especially if you don't use a case for it but having a shock / water resistant camera isn't the same as using a case in terms of protecting it and you should reconsider your decision on that.

HTH

Sony Cybershot T90 8.1 megapixels. Great pictures, lightweight, works fast, metal body except for the battery door you have to be careful.