Hey Folks,
I could do with some advice on digital cameras as I really do need to buy one.
It needs to be idiot (bunny) proof, doesn't have to be all-singing and dancing,
makes the tea etc. Just a simple digi camera that takes reasonable shots, has a USB connection and preferably is not too expensive - the carrot market simply ain't what it used to be (LOL)

Thanks
:>)

ttt

I think this one is pretty straightforward to use.

I'd suggest one up from that. :-)

Canon PowerShot A510

Canon PowerShot A510 - Reviews

Here's where NOT to buy it from: This eBay Seller doesn't have ANY Feedback!!!

Here's the cheapest place to get one - A J Purdy's

Bunny - I was going to answer your post earlier this morning but felt sure that some other camera expert would assist you, so didn't bother. But as you appear to be having no joy, here is my twopenneth worth:

I bought a Konica Minolta Dimage X60 from fotosense.co.uk. This is a 5MPixel camera with both optical (3X) and digital (4X) zoom. It looks like it has too many buttons, but believe me it is easy to use (literally point and shoot). I got it because I liked the size of its LCD screen (2.5") which is one of the largest I've ever seen for a camera of this size. Because the LCD screen takes up most of the space at the back of the camera, there is no room for a view finder so you compose your picture simply by looking at the view on the LCD screen. The optical zoom is novel too. Instead of a lens moving out of the body of the camera, the lens moves horizontally inside the camera and the image is collected via a prism.

The camera is quite small and very light and looks very cool.

So, bottom line. How much does it cost. Fotosense are doing it for 170 (which was the cheapest I could find about a month ago). But better still, look at their bundles. I got the camera, 256Mb memory card, spare battery, battery charger, small tripod and carrying case all for 220 and was well impressed. Delivery was also prompt.

This is the first digital camera that I have owned, but I am well impressed by it. Hope this helps.

http://www.fotosense.co.uk/shop_details.asp?productID=1124&productName=Konica_Minolta_Dimage_X60_Digital_Camera_(3_colours)

This seems fitting for you Bunny.

Ah, but mine is also waterproof and so can be used underwater.

:-)

Doc , i think Bunny won't care about technology when she see's this one..

Thanks chaps....

Kayak - that deserves a soda syphon squirt down the back of your collar
sunshine! ;>)

Doc Proc - ohh-errr that looks complicated...

Starfrog - I'll check it out...

Jimmy - I refer you to the answer to my learned friend Kayak earlier....

(now to find the soda syphon and get it loaded)
;>)

Seriously thanks all :>)

Hey chaps how does this one sound - what are mega pixels anyway?



Sony DSC-S40 Cyber-shot Digital Camera - Silver

Features

Compact & stylish
4 effective megapixels
3x optical zoom
Carl Zeiss lens
Real Imaging Processor
Fast operation
1.5 hybrid LCD screen
Direct Print
Super long battery life
32Mb internal memory
Scene & burst modes
Optical viewfinder

A squirt down the back with a soda syphon,, i'd have to pay at least a 100 for that in Soho..

bunny - Bought Mrs Prod one of these a few weeks ago, she has had no trouble with it, and if she can use it anyone can. :))

http://www.johnlewis.com/Special+Offers/Special+Offers/Computing/Digital+Photography/230214773/Product.aspx