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jagdriver

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Location: Now in Lobster Land
Gender: Male


Posted: Oct 25, 2011 - 3:29pm

 steeler wrote:
Best Buy has this Canon camera for $134.  Might be overkill for me, but reviewers say it is easy to use and lightweight for travel.  Anyone know anything about it?

  2030087 Front Large

 
1) It's lightweight
2) It's easy-to-use
3) It's got great reviews
4) It's made by Canon

Considering its intended use and your self-professed skill level, I think anyone in your shoes would be very happy with this camera.

EDIT: It's $12 less expensive elsewhere on the 'Net, and buying from an out-of-state supplier may save you from paying any sales tax.


steeler

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Posted: Oct 25, 2011 - 3:23pm

Best Buy has this Canon camera for $134.  Might be overkill for me, but reviewers say it is easy to use and lightweight for travel.  Anyone know anything about it?

  2030087 Front Large
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Canon - PowerShot ELPH 100 HS 12.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - Gray

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steeler

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Posted: Oct 25, 2011 - 2:26pm

 ScottFromWyoming wrote:

My daughter's Canon A495 cost about $80. It's not a great camera but we all use it a lot because it's easy to keep handy. Shoots video too. Put all the controls to use and you can make it work out okay, eventually you'll want more speed/zoom/low light capability but on a nice sunny day it's pretty good.

  
 

harlie Shreddin' The Gnar from Justine Larsen on Vimeo.



  
Thanks, Scott and Jagdriver.

I think I would like to be able to take photos at night, and in low-light situations as well as in daylight.

I don't think I need to many other features.

 
jagdriver

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Posted: Oct 25, 2011 - 10:37am

 steeler wrote:
I'd like to get a basic digital camera for mostly tourist-type photos.  In the past, I have not taken many photographs, and when I have, it often has been with one of those disposable cameras. So, I am a novice.

Seems like I would be looking at point-and-shoot cameras. I would think I mostly would be using the automatic-focus function.

A very quick survey of internet last night leads me to believe I could get a good camera for my admittedly limited purposes in the $100 to $150 range, although I could go higher if needed. If I were to catch the bug, so to speak, I know I would need to upgrade, but for now . . .

Any help/suggestions would be appreciated!     
 
Like Scott wrote, it's hard to beat those slim little Canon point 'n shoot cameras. Mine even has anti-shake technology built-in, which is great when the wife is taking the snaps (she has difficulty holding cameras still).

EDIT: Oh, and one of these ~$20 GorillaPods is indispensable:



 
ScottFromWyoming

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Location: Powell
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Posted: Oct 25, 2011 - 10:33am

 steeler wrote:
I'd like to get a basic digital camera for mostly tourist-type photos.  In the past, I have not taken many photographs, and when I have, it often has been with one of those disposable cameras. So, I am a novice.

Seems like I would be looking at point-and-shoot cameras. I would think I mostly would be using the automatic-focus function.

A very quick survey of internet last night leads me to believe I could get a good camera for my admittedly limited purposes in the $100 to $150 range, although I could go higher if needed. If I were to catch the bug, so to speak, I know I would need to upgrade, but for now . . .

Any help/suggestions would be appreciated!     
 
My daughter's Canon A495 cost about $80. It's not a great camera but we all use it a lot because it's easy to keep handy. Shoots video too. Put all the controls to use and you can make it work out okay, eventually you'll want more speed/zoom/low light capability but on a nice sunny day it's pretty good.

 Charlie and Augusta
 

Charlie Shreddin' The Gnar from Justine Larsen on Vimeo.


steeler

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Posted: Oct 25, 2011 - 10:06am

I'd like to get a basic digital camera for mostly tourist-type photos.  In the past, I have not taken many photographs, and when I have, it often has been with one of those disposable cameras. So, I am a novice.

Seems like I would be looking at point-and-shoot cameras. I would think I mostly would be using the automatic-focus function.

A very quick survey of internet last night leads me to believe I could get a good camera for my admittedly limited purposes in the $100 to $150 range, although I could go higher if needed. If I were to catch the bug, so to speak, I know I would need to upgrade, but for now . . .

Any help/suggestions would be appreciated!     


hippiechick

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Posted: Mar 31, 2011 - 9:17am

 romeotuma wrote:

I'm sorry, honey...  I apologize...  I thought it was funny, with Boehner as the "beginner"...  but if my post here doesn't work, then I will delete the whole caboodle...  I hope you are having a lovely day, and hugs to you...

 

 
I am sorry Honey, I guess I missed the humor. It's a difficult message to convey through type. I reposted it in the Congress thread. (btw, I was joking too)

I am having a lovely day, I hope you are too.

{#Heartkiss}

kopak

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Posted: Mar 31, 2011 - 9:08am

{#Lol} {#Arrowd}


hippiechick

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Posted: Mar 31, 2011 - 9:06am

 romeotuma wrote:

interesting...

Boehner on Dems— "We're gonna kick their ass"

In a closed door caucus meeting today, a source who was present tells me, Speaker John Boehner reassured Republicans nervous about the ongoing budget standoff with Dems by vowing to "kick their ass."

"If we stick together and keep the pressure on the Democrats, we're going to win this fight," Boehner told assembled Republicans, according to the source. "We're gonna kick their ass."...

Here's where Boehner's "kick ass" quote comes in. Republican aides believe that Boehner is closing in on a $30 billion deal with the White House. They think he's using rousing language before the caucus to signal to conservatives that he's drawing a hard line in talks, partly because he knows that ultimately those talks will likely yield a deal that will be difficult to sell to them. Signaling a real fight now could make that sell easier later.

All of which is another sign of how difficult a balancing act the House GOP leadership is walking as the brinksmanship with Democrats intensifies and the shutdown deadline draws closer.



 
{#Whisper} Honey, are you turning into Nuggler? Great message, wrong thead.

cc_rider

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Posted: Mar 31, 2011 - 9:04am

 romeotuma wrote:

interesting...

 
Uh...

Jimi_the_Saint

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Posted: Apr 19, 2010 - 12:28pm

 ScottFromWyoming wrote:

Shut up I'm just being a dork.

'Cause, y'know: the "rebel" states are south of the Mason-Dixon line, yeah? They're also south of Hudson Bay.
 

...and South of the 49th Parallel and South of the Canuckistanian border and South of the North Pole...
ScottFromWyoming

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Posted: Apr 19, 2010 - 11:44am

 Coaxial wrote:

Yes up north they sell only the Yankee XS model...{#Cheers}

 
West of the Mississippi you get the Heritage version:



Coaxial

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Posted: Apr 19, 2010 - 11:40am

 hobiejoe wrote:

Would I be perpetuating outmoded stereotypes to ask if that particular model is only available south of the Mason Dixon line?
 
{#Mrgreen}
 
Yes up north they sell only the Yankee XS model...{#Cheers}


ScottFromWyoming

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Gender: Male


Posted: Apr 19, 2010 - 11:31am

 Jimi_the_Saint wrote:
 

Maryland is South of the Mason-Dixon, along with Kentucky and West Virginia.  None of those were Confederate States.  The Mason Dixon predates the United States, anyway.  It has nothing to do with states.  It was surveyed when we just had colonies.

 
Shut up I'm just being a dork.

'Cause, y'know: the "rebel" states are south of the Mason-Dixon line, yeah? They're also south of Hudson Bay.

Jimi_the_Saint

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Posted: Apr 19, 2010 - 11:16am

 ScottFromWyoming wrote:

Ah, but are the former Confederate states south of the Mason-Dixon line?
  

Maryland is South of the Mason-Dixon, along with Kentucky and West Virginia.  None of those were Confederate States.  The Mason Dixon predates the United States, anyway.  It has nothing to do with states.  It was surveyed when we just had colonies.


ScottFromWyoming

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Posted: Apr 19, 2010 - 11:11am

 Jimi_the_Saint wrote:


{#Whisper} The Mason-Dixon line is not in the former Confederate States.  It actually runs through Pennsylvania and Maryland.

 
Ah, but are the former Confederate states south of the Mason-Dixon line?

Jimi_the_Saint

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Posted: Apr 19, 2010 - 11:08am

 hobiejoe wrote:

Would I be perpetuating outmoded stereotypes to ask if that particular model is only available south of the Mason Dixon line?
 
{#Mrgreen}
 

{#Whisper} The Mason-Dixon line is not in the former Confederate States.  It actually runs through Pennsylvania and Maryland.
hobiejoe

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Gender: Male


Posted: Apr 18, 2010 - 2:02pm

 miamizsun wrote:


it is done.

 
Would I be perpetuating outmoded stereotypes to ask if that particular model is only available south of the Mason Dixon line?
 
{#Mrgreen}

buzz

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Location: up the boohai


Posted: Apr 18, 2010 - 10:22am

 miamizsun wrote:


it is done.

 
Cool. We expect to see you in the Photo Forum soon.
DaveInSaoMiguel

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Location: No longer in a hovel in effluent Damnville, VA
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Posted: Apr 18, 2010 - 7:43am

 miamizsun wrote:


it is done.

 
Congrats! That's a great choice. I am very happy with mine. And if I ever feel the need for more pixels I all I have to do is by a newer body and reuse all my lenses and accessories.

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