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Hay guys! I'm in the process of getting a new (digital) camera for my mom and I need some quality suggestions from the know-it-alls at TNL.
My needs:
Can take good distance/landscape pics
Simple to understand/Easy to use (no high art, zomgZOOMexplusalpha cameras, plz)
$150 range (cheaper if possible, no way above $200)
Any suggestions are GREATLY appreciated.
I don't have any specific recommendations, just gonna say that you probably won't be able to be too picky at $150.00. I'd look for something by a good brand, like Canon, maybe a discontinued model. I don't think there's a lot of differentiation in the sub-$200 area, but you're going to be better off with a proven brand over something like Kodak/Olympus/Whatever.
You're not getting shit for $150.
Sony makes good point-and-shoot cameras of varying prices. The cheapest I've seen is $200.
Its difficult to recommend anything sub-$200, since anything that is of real quality is going to be over that range.
Just go to your local Best Buy/Frys/Circuit City/Whatever and find a sale item. Simple.
Save another $100 bucks and get a Canon SD750.
http://g-ec2.images-amazon.com/image...HL._AA280_.jpg
http://www.amazon.com/Casio-Exilim-E...7254350&sr=8-1
Canon Exilim, I have one and I love it. It is small, it is easy to use, takes good pictures and is less than $200. It is exactly what you are looking for.
I know Meach is looking for a camera that takes good distance shots, but for a little point-and-shoot camera that's under $200 (and even with models a lot more expensive), the most you're getting is 3x optical zoom.