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crackpot
01-02-2008, 09:29 AM
Hi friends
I would like to buy a camera and I am unable to finalize one. in the past I owned a Nikon coolpix 5200. I was pretty satisfied with it at that time.
but since last 2 yrs I didn't do much photography after giving away that camera to my cousin.
so now, Could someone help me to zero on some good camera..

thank you in advance...


here are the details..

Budget: $200-300

Size: Compact or ultra compact

Features:

Resolution: 6 to 9 MP

Zoom: 7x to 10X

image quality: 7-8/ 10

manual controls: Desired but can go without also

General Usage

* Purpose: family parties and outdoor

* Rarely big prints

indoor photos or low light photos: Yes

sports/ action photos: sometimes

Miscellaneous

brands you like: Nikon, Panasonic, Canon, Sony (in order)

models in mind: Nikon Coolpix S10, Panasonic TZ3

special features: Wide angle / Image stabilization