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Old 07-19-2010, 11:41 AM
Johnny L.A. Johnny L.A. is online now
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Best digital camera under $200?

My coworker dropped her new digital camera in a toilet on her recent trip to England. It can't be repaired. She'd like to get a new camera, but doesn't know what to get. I'm better with film cameras than digital ones, and I got good advice in the other thread about which camera I should get for myself. So I turn to you to ask...

What is the best compact digital camera available for under $200?

She will be using it for snapshots.
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Old 07-19-2010, 04:57 PM
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Sony cybershots are really good point and shoot digital cameras. Just find the one the most bells and whistles for under $200 and get that one.
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Old 07-19-2010, 06:37 PM
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For my current trip to England, I bought a Panasonic FP2. It's been fantastic. Quick to start up, quick to catch the shot I want... battery life could maybe be a little better, but I don't have any comparisons, so can't say for sure.
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Old 07-19-2010, 07:54 PM
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http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/20...amera-shootout

Canon SD1300 would be my choice. I've used most of the cameras in this review and I agree with his conclusions.
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Old 07-19-2010, 09:19 PM
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Thanks. I've sent the information to my coworker.
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Old 07-19-2010, 10:06 PM
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Quote:
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My coworker dropped her new digital camera in a toilet on her recent trip to England.

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She will be using it for snapshots.
She was upskirting?
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