Can anyone recommend a digital camera for £100-£150. I've been recommended a Panasonic Lumix??

Question

I'm not too bothered about video quality just easy to use for good quality photo's.

Answer 1

Most digital cameras are vey similar.  You pays your money and takes your choice.  Some have differant functions than others,  However think what you want the camara to do...If you want close up.  Flowers insects etc look for macro.  If you want scenary look for the 3 small mountains on thre function dial.  Most now have 'red eye' eliminationj for friends etc. Don't be tempted to go for more than 7 pixels (4 or 5 pixels is more than enough for clarity on holiday snaps) unless you intend to enlarge further than A4.  It'll be a waste of money.

Answer 2

I Have a Lumix and it's brilliant. Mine is FZ18 and I had no trouble with it. It's also made in Japan which is hard to find now.

Answer 3

the best compact digital camera in that price range has to be the cannon powershot sx100 is.

8 mp 10X optical zoom. it takes superb pictures its easy to use and for that sort of money you cant go wrong!!

Answer 4

Check the last source link for a camera that may be just what you are looking for. This link shows the price and location. It does not have an optical view finder so you may not be able to see the LCD in bright sun.

Via the built-in USB port, the device can be connected to any normal computer, using the power supply from the USB bus to enable continuous operation. The DV-5000G can therefore be used as a full PC and web cam with VGA resolution (640 x 480) at 30 fps.

My camera has 5.2 mega pixel, but I use 3 most of the time because it gives great results, is faster, and takes less memory. Also, it only has a 3 x optical zoom and 7x digital zoom. I never use the digital zoom because making pictures larger works better on the computer. This is an old camera, but everyone is impressed with the quality pictures it takes ... like magic. Check with the Geeks in several stores and compare prices. Ask what cameras they own. Once you select a camera read all about it in the owner's manual.

Many of the new cameras come with only an LCD display. Would suggest that you find one that has an optical view finder because the LCD is almost impossible to see in bright sun.

Check this camera.  FUJIFILM - FinePix 10.0-Megapixel Digital. This is more camera for the money.

Wide-angle shooting, a 12x optical zoom and picture stabilization mode combine in this camera for exceptional shooting performance, even at a distance. Plentiful scene modes, autofocus and automatic white balance controls make this camera a snap to operate. Life time Warranty (Parts & Labor)

You may be able to find it on the Internet for a lower price.

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This could be the best slim line camera.

http://shopping.yahoo.com/p:Sony%20Cyber... ...

The last source link will show you most of the old and new cameras available today.

The first source link will help you clean camera and battery electrical contacts.  Digital Cameras require lots of power.  If the contacts are not really good, it can cause lots of problems.

Answer 5

Hi i have this camera its amazing value for money and takes great photos. Fuji FinePix F40FD

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