pttenn Cream of the Crop  9,671 posts Likes: 6 Joined Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee More info | Mar 14, 2007 11:05 | #1 My son and his SO are expecting. I want to get them a digital camera, would like one with large display so you can see what you are getting, and simple operation. (my son is not into photography). Probably $400 max is what I want to spend. Any opinions appreciated. I guess this is the right place to post this question. Canon 50D, 40D, Tokina 12-24,Canon 18-55,Canon 28-135 IS, Canon 50 1.8,Canon 75-300 5.6,
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pescare Member 64 posts Joined Jan 2007 More info | Mar 14, 2007 11:20 | #2 I'm sure many cameras will work for the needs you described, but if I were in your position I'd definitely take a look at the new A570 IS
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Mar 14, 2007 12:44 | #3 pescare wrote in post #2869830  I'm sure many cameras will work for the needs you described, but if I were in your position I'd definitely take a look at the new A570 IS . BIG screen, image stabilization, plenty of pixels, DIGIC III processor and a price under $300.Thanks, I'll take a look at that one! Canon 50D, 40D, Tokina 12-24,Canon 18-55,Canon 28-135 IS, Canon 50 1.8,Canon 75-300 5.6,
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wickiup Member 66 posts Joined Oct 2005 More info | Mar 14, 2007 12:59 | #4 pttenn wrote in post #2869769 My son and his SO are expecting. I want to get them a digital camera, would like one with large display so you can see what you are getting, and simple operation. (my son is not into photography). Probably $400 max is what I want to spend. Any opinions appreciated. I guess this is the right place to post this question. Karen I like your sig tag. If I won the lottery you would not see me on here.
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Mar 14, 2007 14:26 | #5 wickiup wrote in post #2870271 I like your sig tag. If I won the lottery you would not see me on here.  Hey, even if you're rich, you need something to do. Isn't a wickiup an Apache Canon 50D, 40D, Tokina 12-24,Canon 18-55,Canon 28-135 IS, Canon 50 1.8,Canon 75-300 5.6,
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wickiup Member 66 posts Joined Oct 2005 More info | Mar 14, 2007 14:34 | #6 pttenn wrote in post #2870622 Hey, even if you're rich, you need something to do. Isn't a wickiup an Apache dwelling?? Karen It could be. It's also a creek way out in the mountains of Idaho I have very fond memories of.
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Olegis Goldmember  2,073 posts Likes: 2 Joined Apr 2004 Location: Israel More info | SD700IS is excellent camera, about $325 in B&H. Best wishes,
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Phil_0816 Senior Member 325 posts Likes: 1 Joined Mar 2007 Location: MI More info | Mar 17, 2007 06:23 | #8 I just bought a Canon A710IS and am impressed with the photo quality. Lg display, pretty simple operation. Well under $300.
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Roddie Member  111 posts Joined Jun 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada More info | Mar 18, 2007 08:07 | #9 SD700IS is an amazing little camera. Excellent picture quality and a big screen. It would be a good choice. Canon S2IS with DC58e Various Hoya Filters
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