TwoPynts opened this issue on Oct 26, 2006 ยท 15 posts
TwoPynts posted Thu, 26 October 2006 at 2:47 PM
Okay, this seems like a never ending question, but can anyone recommend what they feel to be the perfect Point and Shoot camera. One that all you do is aim and click and you still get reasonably good photos? My wife is not liking the little Pentax Optio S5i that I got her. It is a little TOO small and has trouble focusing much of the time. She claims to have missed several good opportunities because of a slow focus or because it won't take the shot if it can't focus. So I am once again looking for camera for her. I like using it, but I have more patience with my shots and am willing to fiddle with the settings. Here are my requirements: 1. 5-6 megapixels (She doesn't need more and in small cameras that can mean a noisier photo) 2. Easy to use. Just aim and click the shutter button. 3. Responsive. A camera that doesn't take ages to turn on, focus and clear the buffer between shots. 4. Portable -- fits in small bag or large pocket. 5. Large, easy to see LCD. 6. Some kind of image stabilization wouldn't hurt. 7. Nice images right from the camera. Don't need RAW for this one. 8. Preferrably around $200 or under. I know the A series Canons seem to get a lot of good reviews in this market segment but am hoping I can get some feedback from other users here. I know many of you mainly use DSLRs, but I'm sure some of you can help me on my quest. And yes, I have already done extensive online research at the popular camera review sites. :) Thanks.
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations