wife wants a new camera and i need help

[wannab20hatch]

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]

dude i wish i would've known you gone we could've met up, where were your seats ?

[speedminded]

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/8...l_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]

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]

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/8...l_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]

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]

as long as it has a warranty id get it. ive bought remaned stuff with no problems on my end

[wannab20hatch]

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]

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]

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]

used g9s are around 350ish
but you wont need nother point and shoot for a LONGGG time

[Tarzanman]

What kind of camera was she taking photos with?

[wannab20hatch]

its a kodak easyshare c713. her parents got it for her about 2 years ago so its time for an upgrade.

[wannab20hatch]

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.