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wannab20hatch
02-22-2009, 06:46 PM
after supercross last night my wife told me she wants a new camera because hers wont zoom in enough. (we bought cheap seats) shes no photographer so she doesnt need anything crazy just a point and shoot with a nice zoom. what should i get. as for budget id like to stay under 200.

any help will get you reps:)
efman
02-22-2009, 06:58 PM
dude i wish i would've known you gone we could've met up, where were your seats ?
speedminded
02-22-2009, 08:06 PM
after supercross last night my wife told me she wants a new camera because hers wont zoom in enough. (we bought cheap seats) shes no photographer so she doesnt need anything crazy just a point and shoot with a nice zoom. what should i get. as for budget id like to stay under 200.

any help will get you reps:)Gooood luck! Lighting isn't the best with indoor sports like that, especially with the dark dirt absorbing most of the light.

The Fujifilm FinePix S1000fd has a 12x optical zoom for around $150-170 but it's discontinued on the usual photography equipment sites I browse. You want to look for the best optical zoom you can find.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/shop/8612/Digital_Cameras_Point_Shoot_Digital_Cameras.html

Using the above link filter by price, optical zoom, etc. on the left side. Don't worry about megapixel too much, it's overrated.
wannab20hatch
02-22-2009, 08:41 PM
dude i wish i would've known you gone we could've met up, where were your seats ?

i bought them kinda late and got put in section 309. right by the triple jump before the sand
wannab20hatch
02-22-2009, 08:44 PM
Gooood luck! Lighting isn't the best with indoor sports like that, especially with the dark dirt absorbing most of the light.

The Fujifilm FinePix S1000fd has a 12x optical zoom for around $150-170 but it's discontinued on the usual photography equipment sites I browse. You want to look for the best optical zoom you can find.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/shop/8612/Digital_Cameras_Point_Shoot_Digital_Cameras.html

Using the above link filter by price, optical zoom, etc. on the left side. Don't worry about megapixel too much, it's overrated.

sweet i can blame the pics on the dirt. lol yeah i heard that MP dont really matter. so i shall just look for a god zoom. thanks for the help.
wannab20hatch
02-22-2009, 09:00 PM
are reman'd ones ok? they come with a factory warranty. i think i may dive into the whole picture taking thing with this. it looks pretty cool.
YokotaS13
02-22-2009, 11:42 PM
as long as it has a warranty id get it. ive bought remaned stuff with no problems on my end
wannab20hatch
02-23-2009, 02:13 AM
well if i get a reman'd one i could step up to the S2000HD. and can still stay within my budget. it has 15x optical zoom and does hd video.
YokotaS13
02-23-2009, 03:34 AM
dont let 15x zoom and video be the deciding factor. do your research. for a little more you can get a used G9 :)
(sorry if i keep pimping a g9, but its the best point and shoot ive used. i might buy one as a backup to my dslr lol)
wannab20hatch
02-23-2009, 04:20 AM
im not seeing any g9's for cheap. bestbuy has the s2000hd for 216 new. i may just go with that and get their service plan for it.
YokotaS13
02-23-2009, 04:26 AM
used g9s are around 350ish
but you wont need nother point and shoot for a LONGGG time
Tarzanman
02-23-2009, 09:15 AM
What kind of camera was she taking photos with?
wannab20hatch
02-23-2009, 01:48 PM
its a kodak easyshare c713. her parents got it for her about 2 years ago so its time for an upgrade.
wannab20hatch
02-23-2009, 05:56 PM
used g9s are around 350ish
but you wont need nother point and shoot for a LONGGG time

350 is to much for her. shes not the brightest erson when it comes to handling things. she likes to drop shit. lol i think i may just stick her with her kodak for now and i shall delve into a s2000hd :) bestbuy has them for under 250 after tax and 4 yr service plan.