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mattcube64
Aug 1, 2009, 01:42 AM
Hi guys! I tend to keep an eye out on the nicer cameras out there, and follow the reviews for more expensive P&S cameras, as well as developments in DSLR land.

But, my mom decided today she wanted a new camera. Nothing fancy, but of course, I want her to get something decent. Typically, she just borrows me or my sister's Sony cameras; and considering their upper-tier Sony models, she has gotten a bit spoiled. Especially since she doesn't want to spend much more than a hundred bucks.

I know... it's not gonna buy anything great. But is there one camera in particular you could recommend, that doesn't pass, say, the $130 mark?

And, if she did drop $200, would she get a MUCH, MUCH better camera?

Thanks, guys!



cube
Aug 1, 2009, 03:02 AM
You can get a used Fujifilm F20 for around $60.

David G.
Aug 1, 2009, 03:21 AM
I have the the Canon SD790 IS. Great camera, purchased for about $130 in December at Costco. It tied for 1st in DPReview's Holiday '08 Ultra Compact Camera Test so that a plus in it's favor. Here are some pictures I've taken with it. Click for full size. The one at Fogo de Chao was in really low light with no flash.

gkarris
Aug 1, 2009, 11:54 PM
IMHO, Canon has the best budget P&S...