What digital camera should I get?

waterproof digital camera with viewfinder image

Mary

Hi guys. I broke the lens on my Panasonic Lumix by accident a few months ago and I'm super super fortunate enough to have someone who's willing to buy me a new camera for Christmas. I have to pick which one though I want out of the thousands of options, and all the research I've been doing has kinda confused me. I was wondering if someone could help me?

I came up with a list of things I'd like in a camera:
â¢Viewfinder in addition to the lcd
â¢Optical stabilizer
â¢Ability to shoot video, with zoom and audio capabilities
â¢Not huge nor more than $400
â¢Red-eye reduction would be nice
â¢I want it to be nice enough that I can use it for publicity for my news & economics blog and for facebook.
â¢Features would be really nice. Iâd like to get into amateur photography
â¢I want it to last me a few years, durable. Doesnât need to be waterproof.
â¢I want to use creative effects when shooting and manipulating images.
â¢Not too difficult to use.
â¢I want to be able to take close-ups of nature stuff and long-distance, scenery pictures
I fit CNET's description of a "snapshooter" best.
"I want to take photos that I can e-mail to friends and family, post on the Web, or print in sizes smaller than 8x10 inches. I'd like a digital camera that is easy enough for the whole family to use and small enough to take anywhere. I'll be printing on an inexpensive, all-purpose inkjet printer or getting photo prints from the local drugstore..."

I heard sony, nikon, and canon are the best.

and if it's at all possible, i'd like one that comes in a color besides silver since so many people have a silver camera and id like something distinct so theres less confusion.

thank you so much. i really appreciate it.

Answer
I suggest you may choose any one of the following: all of them are perfect:

COMPACT DIGITAL CAMERA

1. Nikon - COOLPIX S220: $ 150:
2. Canon - Digital IXUS 860 IS: $ 300
3. Panasonic - LUMIX DMC-FS3: $ 180

the above is available in purple, violet, pink, red, dark blue, sky blue, silver and black

Which of these digital camera's are better and why?

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http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Canon+-+PowerShot+12.1-Megapixel+Digital+ELPH+Camera+-+Black/9230539.p?skuId=9230539&id

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/PENTAX+-+Optio+12.1-Megapixel+Zoom+Digital+Camera+-+Azure+Blue/9481679.p?id=1218112362822&skuId=9481679

Answer
One of the links is not working for me, but I can tell by the link it is a Canon ELPH and in general what I have seen of that part of their camera line up they are solid, compact and at least many of the models has the option for an optical viewfinder which can be good on bright days or if the LCD screen is not working.

The Pentax is tough build, water resistant and here is the official tough specs: "JIS Class 8 waterproof submersible to 5 m, JIS Class 6 dustproof, shockproof to 1m, coldproof up to -10 degrees" (see 1st link below).

That bestbuy price of $250 seems high, below I found it for about $185 at B&H Photo (price vary with color?).

Hope this helps.

Mark

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