What's a really good digital camera to buy ? something under $250 though.?

Question

i don't know too much about camera's, but i want a new digital camera that isn't too chunky and takes good pictures. any ideas ?

Answer 1

I like this camera. I payed about 175 bucks. 140 refurbished

Fine Pix S700 :

Features

Big Zoom, Big Performance7 Mega Pixel CCD 10.0x Optical Zoom (38-380mm) 2.5" LCD Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) Up to ISO 1600 full resolution Picture Stabilization mode i-Flash Intelligent Flash Mode dial for ease of use Movie Mode @ 30 fps w/ sound in Motion JPEG (.AVI) format Compact SLR-style body design in Black 4x AA Battery Power xD / SD Media Compatible Slot

Answer 2

The all time winner bargain compact digital camera is the Canon 7.1 megapixel PowerShot SD1000 [not the IS] 7.1  with an added  2- gig memory card which when set in the manual mode for "Vivid" colors and videos at 30 fps in 320 dpi format provides killer images and videos.  It currently sells for $160 at Sears:

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605...

Good luck!

Answer 3

Check out the Canon Powershots.  They have a good variety of models and prices.  

All digital cameras run on batteries.  You just buy rechargeable batteries.