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melj
08-06-2008, 02:50 PM
I am looking for a new digital camera

Budget: $350 or less

Size: Doesn't really matter

Megapixels: Not really sure.

Optical Zoom: I will need to zoom pretty far. My kids wrestle and I can't get very close to take pics.

Image quality: 8 on 1-10 scale

I would like manual controls

General Usage:
I will generally use the camera for taking pictures of my kids activities, as well as scenery, etc.

I will make some big prints of my photos if possible.

Definitely indoor photos.

Definitely sports and actions photos.

Misc:

Brand doesn't really matter.

I have looked at the Canon PowershootS5 IS.

I really don't know a lot about cameras, but am hoping to learn. I love to take pictures and am hoping to learn a lot more about it and get better. I just don't know where to start with a camera.

Also, could you possibly provide a link to any cameras you recommend? Thanks!

KCook
08-07-2008, 12:47 AM
For sports photography the usual choice is an SLR-like camera (nice zoom plus viewfinder). There are several to consider, especially if you reach back to some that are no longer current models. Here are links to more threads on these -

Need to buy my girlfriend's birthday gift-please help (http://www.dcresource.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37386)

s3is/s5is/fz18/560uz??? (http://www.dcresource.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38670)

Kelly Cook