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Digital cameras with nice pics and easy to understand.?

I need a new digital camera. I've been reading different review sites but I don't know wear to start. It needs to take clear pictures and relatively easy to understand. I have some photographer friends who are willing to help me if I need it. I don't care about the price right now, I just want some ideas.

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1. Most digital cameras these days take clear pictures, as long as your hands are steady. And most of the "point and shoots" are as easy to understand, as "depress the button halfway" to focus, "all the way" to take a picture. I'm Canon fan myself, but Nikon, Kodak, Sony, Panasonic, Fuji, I could go on, all make cameras people like. Some people buy a camera because it's "pink" some buy one because of the megapixals. Other's because of the way it feels in their hand, or the range of the lens, iso, aperture, there's a bunch of options! You need to figure out what you want in a camera! And if you have camera geek friends, they're probably your best bet! I'll be happy to answer any specific questions, unless you ask me if you should buy a "pink" camera! Good luck!
2. In new cameras, look for a viewfinder (LCD invisible in bright sun), optical image stabilizer, and check battery prices. High mega pixel settings take longer to process and may not be needed unless required for very large pictures. Maximum print size for a 3 mega pixel setting is 8 x 10 inches. Click links below for more details. http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=398&pq-locale=en_US&_requestid=2039 ... http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/mpmyth.htm ... What gives a camera its picture quality? It is mostly the skill of the photographer that produces high quality pictures. The lens and camera are very important, but the ability to set the scene, adjust the cameras settings, and hold the camera very still or use a tripod with auto or remote shutter actuation when required is what gets the great pictures. Megapixel resolution is about potential output size, not image quality. The Canon A590IS is a slightly older model that is available everywhere at great sale prices. Think it is a great camera and a best buy. It has auto focus, a viewfinder, optical image stabilization, and uses rechargeable NiMH batteries. http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/A590IS/A590ISA.HTM ... http://bountii.com/deal-1523871-canon-powershot-8-0-megapixel.html ... There is no one particular place to get great buys, but you may see something above that really helps you find the best buy. Click on the second link in the information above for an example then search for your camera of choice at the upper left. Camera prices at this link change often. For expanded wide angle or telephoto capabilities, the A590 IS is compatible with Canon's accessory lens adapters: A small button next to the lens bezel is actually a latch; press it and you can remove the bezel ring, exposing a bayonet mount for accessory lenses. Canon offers the WC-DC52 0.7x wide-angle lens, the TC-DC52A telephoto lens, the 250D 52mm closeup lens separately, along with the LA-DC52G adapter to mount them on the camera. (Note that the wide, tele, and macro lenses all need the LA-DC52G adapter to mount them to the camera. The lenses won't work by themselves.) This could be the best slim line camera with a viewfinder and ... It's PINK, but it uses a $49.50 Series G Rechargeable 960mAh lithium-ion battery. http://shopping.yahoo.com/p:Sony%20Cyber-shot%20DSC-W150%2FR%20Digital%20Camera:1995337750;_ylc=X3oDMTB0bjZzaWNuBF9TAzk2NjMyOTA3BHNlYwNmZWVkBHNsawNlbGVj ... http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=3462&review=sony+cybershot+w150 ... CAUTION Do not overcharge! Batteries can be damaged. Use an automatic two or more hour Energizer Compact smart charger with temperature monitor, trickle charge technology, and safety timer ($9.76) at Walmart. Use pre-charged 2000mAh Duracell ($12.97) or RayOVac ($5.97) batteries (hold charge one year) and a full cycle charge. To preserve battery charge, use the viewfinder. CAUTION To prevent memory card corruption, keep batteries charged and don't delete. Wait for lights to stop flashing then turn camera off before removing memory. For card readers, double click Safely Remove Hardware. Select, then click Stop and OK. Lots of great camera tips in this link. http://www.danscamera.com/Learning/going_digital/#resolution ... My camera has 5.2 megapixel, but I use 3 most of the time because it gives great results, is faster, and takes less memory. Also, it only has a 3 x optical zoom and 7 x digital zoom. I never use the digital zoom because making pictures larger works better on the computer. This is an old camera, but everyone is impressed with the quality pictures it takes ... like magic. Check with the Geeks in several stores and compare prices. Once you select a camera, read all about it in the owner's manual. You can view owners manuals at this link, but will need to Login. http://www.retrevo.com/s/digital+camera ... The source links show most of the cameras out there with prices and make digital cameras work better with help on cleaning camera and battery electrical contacts.
3. Are you wanting a point & shoot or are you looking for a SLR camera? Thats probably the first thing you want to decide and if you want a bit of both there are some SLR-like cameras around which I think are a pretty good option for the average person who wants a pic of their cat or holidays or friends. Do you want to be able to pop the camera in your bag or pocket, is it something you wnat to take everywhere or only bring out on special occaisions? once you have these answers it should help narrow down your field of choice....then you should go to a camera store and have a play with some cameras and see what feels good to you. I have a nifty little Canon A590IS. It takes great pics, has manual adjustments if I want to fiddle with them...and was a fabulous price. Its also small , feels steady to hold unlike some of the smaller ultracompact models around and is easy to use.