Digital Camera Question

[jotay]

Ok as some of you know when it comes to computers and such I am waaay behind in the times and I am just plain dumb
Anyway I was thinking of buying a digital camera and was looking for suggestions on a brand and type.
I am looking for a modestly priced ( 200.00 or under) and one that is way easy to use and easy to move pictures over to the computer on.
Now I know nothing about them, camera's , or computers for that matter so maybe some of you more experienced types can help a sista out!
Thanks.

[BigKenjDogg]

It really depends what you're going to use it for. I mean, if you're going to be printing these off, you'll need a digital camera with at least 4.0 megapixels, however, if you won't be printing them off, fewer megapixels will suffice.

Since I don't know what you want to do with your camera, here's a good website to check out.

http://reviews.cnet.com/Digital_came...g=cnetfd.glnav

Check this out too

http://reviews.cnet.com/Digital_came...ml?tag=dir.dpg

[RobertCoombs]

I highly reccomend the Nikon coolpix line up, I think people get way to wrapped up in megapixels and not the overall quality of their investment lens quality varies greatlyi n alot of these cameras and alot of times you end up paying purely for a megapixel stamp
based on your price range either the 4100 or the 4300 nikons would work wonderfully for you you may have to look a little for a 4300 under $200 but they can be had I promise you will be impressed with the final results of such a small point and shoot camera

[Smulkin]

Canon is good too. As a herper you are going to want to insist on one that has a macro mode as well - trust me on this one.

[Smynx]

Jody, I love my Canon Elph S110. It takes great photos, but it has a ton of features I don't even know how to use yet. Downloading is easy, though, once the software is intalled. I just plug the camera into the computer, turn it on, and the software pops up and guides me through the download. When it comes to an camera, go with a brand name that you've heard of - Kodak, Sony, Canon, Olympus, Nikon, etc. With a digital camera, the higher the number of megapixels, the better. Entry level cameras ($100 to $200) will usually have 2.0 to 3.0 megapixels. I just bought one for my youngest son's birthday at Sam's Club. It was an HP with 3.1 megapixels in a package that included an extra 32 meg memory card and a carrying case for $117. We haven't downloaded any photos yet, but I'll let you know how it goes. The Kodak EasyShare models are supposed to be, well, easy to use. I think Judy has one. Maybe she'll chime in here.

[JLC]

Yup....I've got a Kodak EasyShare and I'm really happy with it. It takes beautiful close-up shots as well as nice wide-angle landscapes. I've also had photos printed up and they have turned out very nice. To dump the pictures onto the computer is pretty much just like Smynx described hers. It comes with a USB cord that I leave plugged into the computer...just plug the other end of that into the camera...turn the camera on...and the software does the rest.

[jotay]

Hey thanks guys for all your help.
Smynx let me know how you all like the one you got for your son?
The Kodak EasyShare's look like they would be right up my alley.
Smulkin what is macro mode and where would I look in specs to see if it has or not?
See this is why I love this site, the people are so darn great!
Not just when it comes to our reptile friends but on any topic.

[FourFeathers]

Minolta DiMage G500
5 MP
Outstanding pictures,
Extremely easy to use
Packed with lots of whistles & bells
1.3 second startup
Will even take crystal clear pictures in total darkness

Shop around. I got mine for about $300 + s/h and it was worth every red cent.

This is a truely under rated camera.

[Smulkin]

Macro is kinda like the opposite of zoom (in a sense) it allows the lens to focus on subjects within very close range (inches) - good for head shots and close ups of smaller things.

[JamminJonah]

digital elphs are great