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Looking to buy a qualityt new digital camera any suggestions?

I am planning on buying a new digital camera and I am looking for one that has: >Rechargeable Battery >High-quality photos and zoom >Small and compact size >Overall Quality Price up to $300 Does anybody have any suggestions or other cameras that work well?

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1. People so often ask: "Which one is a good camera to buy?" Here is my 10 cents on the subject: Point & Shoot cameras are wonderfully handy because of their small size. When light conditions are ideal, they even take really nice photos - all of them do. However, they all DO have limitations - they don't do very well in low light situations (i.e. noisy photos, hard to avoid blur, etc). The little onboard flash is very harsh at close range, and doesn't reach very far. Many of them have no manual functions, so you are limited to only very basic photos, you can't compensate for unusual situations, or do many fun "tricks" and special effects. P&S's also suffer from frustrating shutterlag and many of them chew through batteries rather quickly. However, if you're ok with all those limitations, then go ahead and pick one, most of them (the same type and same price range) are rather similar. Personally I would pick either a Canon or a Nikon, and would certainly stay away from Kodak. A higher end P&S will give you more manual options and better quality. Many of those even give you the option of adding a proper flash (which makes a big difference to your flash photos). Don't worry too much about megapixels…. there is a limit to how many pixels you can squash into a tiny P&S sensor before you actually LOSE quality rather than gain it. Don't worry about digital zoom, in fact, don't EVER use it. It simply crops away pixels, i.e. destroys information. The only real zoom is optical. Decide which features are important to you, and look for cameras that have that feature. Then go compare a few models on www.dpreview.com . The very best thing you can do for your success is to borrow some books and learn about photography. A bit of knowledge will make a much bigger difference to your photos than your choice of P&S camera can. For what it's worth - if I was in the market for a P&S camera right now, my choice would be a Canon Powershot SX10 IS http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=144&modelid=17630
2. i got mine from sears... it was 180 its a black kodak and i love it i take it every where i highly reccomend it
3. Please do away with any thought of a rechargeable battery! They are a pain in the azz, the charger is bulky, and they don't hold a charge very long. If you take a lot of shots you may be unhappy before the day is out. Instead, use Energizer Lithiums. They are more expensive that regular AA batteries, but they last a long, long time. You can take hundreds of photos with the Lithiums. You will be much happier than with the rechargeables. Good luck in you search. Anna
4. Sony Cybershot cameras are really cool. http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665495060 This one has 10 Mega pixels, a rechargeable battery, and a huge 3 inch touch screen on the back of the camera. They're also really thin and they have tons of features
5. Smart, and fast 10 megapixel camera with the smallest body in the world for its class. The 5x Zoom-NIKKOR lens brings distant subjects up close and Vibration Reduction means there is no need to worry about image blur caused by slight hand movements. All camera functions are engineered for fast response and the innovative Smile and Blink recognition functions help capture perfect portraits with smiling faces and open eyes. The COOLPIX S550 - perfect for portraits, practical for everyday use. Powerful 10.1 megapixel camera with high-magnification zoom. With an outstandingly versatile NIKKOR 18x zoom lens, this all-in-one compact camera lets you capture impressive wide-angle and distant telephoto shots. Whether you are interested in expansive landscapes, portraits or sports and wildlife, the powerful 18x zoom lens will focus from infinity to as close as 1 cm with a Macro mode that can capture extreme close-ups in stunning detail. The COOLPIX P80 - the compact camera with SLR-like versatility. You could also crave the latest high-tech features at an affordable price. The Samsung SL310 digital camera is ideal for every shutterbug. You'll enjoy great quality photos with an amazing 13.6 megapixels and your view is extra wide with a 3.6x optical, 28mm zoom. Worried your unsteady hands will have a negative effect on your photos? With dual image stabilization, your pictures will be crisp and clear. All you have to do is, point, shoot. This is an astonishing camera-rated excellent image quality by Consumer Reports while no other point and shoot is. The Samsung SL310 has an amazing 13.6 megapixels and delivers a high-quality picture, even for super-sized images. A robust mounted image processor creates rich color gradation, fast and clear high-quality picture processing. Or try considering the D40. It's a compact and lightweight high-performance camera that makes it possible for anyone to create stunning images with an SLR. Designed specifically for ease of use, the D40 lets you use the kind of digital and optical technologies that professionals use without the need to deal with complex functions. Whatever you shoot there is an automated Digital Vari Program that lets you achieve fantastic results in any situation. Help menus are easy to navigate and the in-camera retouch menu makes it simple to edit and enhance your images on the large, bright 2.5-inch LCD monitor. Perfect for people who want an affordable camera to explore what it is that makes SLR photography stand out, the D40 is so user-friendly that all you have to do is concentrate on the scene you want to photograph and the camera's advanced Nikon technologies will take care of the rest. This is also a great camera and owned by myself. Are you looking for a real digital SLR that's easy to use? Do you want mobility without sacrificing capability? Would you like simple operation and enough features to step forward creatively? If so, then get to know the Nikon D60. Now you can experience the best of both worlds: enjoy one-button simplicity with AUTO, or try many exciting levels of creative control. There is room for everyone to explore the thrill and magic of photography. Have fun, and don't worry - it's a Nikon. (Also seen on TV on Ashton commercials)
6. For quality cameras, you have to go Nikon. All professionals use Nikons, and they're great. They have superb quality, great battery life, and good zoom. You can get professional style, or more compact ones, if that's what you want. If you're looking for good battery quality/life, don't even think about Canon. In my experience, they're batteries are terrible. I've never had a Canon product that has kept a charge for more then a couple of hours. You should always remember, if you use a Canon product, to bring spare batteries with you. At the person who is against rechargeable batteries: what the hell are you on about? I've only every used Nikon, but they're batteries are all rechargeable, they're very compact battery chargers, and they hold a charge for one day minimum. I think you might be living in the '20s