Digital Camera thoughts???

[Karen]

The Canon camera I have (a Powershot) has rechargable batteries and comes with the charger, which you just plug into any wallsocket. I have two batteries, so for things like the Pet Talk gathering in Findlay, I can have one battery recharging while I'm taking a ton of pictures with the other. Usually I can go a month without needing to recharge my battery for the camera. But it charges up quickly, which is great for such events.

I like the form factor (fits in my hand just right, is small enough to always be in my pocketbook just in case, and feels sturdy), it has a nice big LCD screen on the back, and I have never needed to use the viewfinder. The LCD screen is so much better, but you REALLY see what you're about to get. It does a great job on close-ups, as long as I remember to hold still. The glory of a digital camera is you can take 5 terrible photos in order to get the one great one, and it doesn't cost you a thing!

[Jessika]

Honestly if you don't want to waste your money, go with a PowerShot.

If you want good close-up pictures, be sure to purchase a camera with a macro mode.

For what you described, you really don't want anything over 4MP because you would just be wasting your money on features and power you wouldn't be using.

The PowerShot Roxyluvsme13 recommended above seems like one that would best suit you and what you want to use it for

[Kfamr]

Canon is the way to go.

[BC_MoM]

I haven't owned a Canon yet, but from comparing their cameras to other brands, I'll definitely be going with a Canon when I get a new digital camera!

I wouldn't go with the PowerShot A510 or A520, though.. they're outdated. Go with the A610 or something.

[Jessika]

I haven't owned a Canon yet, but from comparing their cameras to other brands, I'll definitely be going with a Canon when I get a new digital camera!

I wouldn't go with the PowerShot A510 or A520, though.. they're outdated. Go with the A610 or something.

My A300 is "outdated" but it still gets the job done. Sure there are newer models, but you can find the "outdated" models online for REALLY cheap

[BC_MoM]

That's true.

[shais_mom]

I think I'm more concerned about purchasing it off ebay.
It just makes me nervous if you have any problems or anything and you really can't be sure that you are buying NEW.
I priced them on ebay and just wasn't comfortable with buying such a purchase on there, but that's me. Kelly bought her's off ebay and has had no problems. I would hate for you to have a bad experience.
Good luck on whatever camera you decide!

[RedHedd]

I wouldn't go with the PowerShot A510 or A520, though.. they're outdated. Go with the A610 or something.

My A510 is less than a year old . ... outdated, indeed!

[dab_20]

I use a Kodak easyshare but it does not take videos with sound. It's definatly not the nicest camera, but it's a good price for a decent camera. The pics are clear and stuff. I got mine for 200 dollars including the printer. Good LUck on finding a good camera!

[king2005]

I have a Canon Powershot S45, I don't know how to use it properly, but when I'm messing around with it, I can get some really GREAT shots!