Re: digital camera recommendations under $300.00
 

Olympus - Stylus Tough 12-Megapixel Digital Camera - Blue

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1218062713923

They will price match amazon. I just got mine for $299.

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A couple of photos taken with the Panasonic Lumix.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...0906270039.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...0906270035.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...0906270206.jpg

A lot of times at car shows you can't take photos because of people crowding around. With this camera, you can stand much closer, and get the shot. People seem to be more aware of you too.

Re: digital camera recommendations under $300.00
 

I agree with Dennis....There is nothing wrong with either Fuji that I own. The newer version has a wider angle lens...so that you can get really close to the cars.

They are also highly rated for night shots without a tripod https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif. Youc can't go wrong at the price. The only downfall is that they wont fit in your pocket...as they are the size of old SLR's... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Re: digital camera recommendations under $300.00
 

Okay, now I'm really confused.

Re: digital camera recommendations under $300.00
 

Glad that I could help! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/confused.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif


Get what works for you....just stay away from the no-name cameras... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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I too have previously only owned Canon's but bought the Panasonic Lumix on our last upgrade due to it's 12x zoom feature which was significantly better than similar sized models 2 years ago when we bought it. It is a heck of a Camera for the money. I must say the picture quality - while very good - in my opinion is not as good as the Canon's.

Jake

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I recommend a Canon PowerShot. I am VERY happy with my Canon PowerShot SD1000. I wanted a camera that would take great High resolution shots and be small enough to fit in my pocket and this one works great. I swear we paid under $300 for it on sale, but doing a quick search I see it for about $500 https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif
I guess we got a really good deal on ours.

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I have a FujiFilm Finepix S700 that I've been very happy with.

Very user-friendly even for a photographically-challenged lunkhead like me. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/tongue.gif

Eric

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I have a Canon powershot S570 IS. I love it. The best features are a very clean macro setting(close up shots) and it uses AA batteries. The batteries were the main reason I bought this camera. Rechargable AAs are cheap. If you are ever somewhere and the camera goes dead, disposable AAs can be bought just about anywhere. Also, I am very rough on electronics. This camera has been through just about everything and works great still.


Jason

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Another plug for the Canon. I bought a Canon Power Shot S5 IS a couple years ago and love it. To me, one of the best features is the flip out screen that can be rotated 360 degrees. I also like the 12X zoom. I also bought a 4 gig memory card that will hold more pictures than you will ever want to take at one time.
James