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<blockquote data-quote="Doug b" data-source="post: 1229820" data-attributes="member: 59143"><p>I have to admit... I'm a bit befuddled in terms of trying to explain your wife's experiences. I'm a Nikon DSlR shooter, but the LAST thing I'd ever recommend to anyone, is an Nikon point and shoot! They're horrible as far as I'm concerned. No offense Stretch... </p><p></p><p>My wife whom is anything but technically savvy, loves the Canon P&S's she has owned and never had an issue in terms of image quality, speed or user friendliness. Before I bought her the current one.. she used a really old Elf model, and lemmie tell ya... built like a tank, pocketable and produced outstanding images. I don't like the newer one that much only because the battery life isn't so great, but it takes great snaps. </p><p></p><p>I'm going to agree with Razormac to a degree, and say that your wife isn't handling the camera quite right, or is expecting it to behave in a way that doesn't follow how she's operating it. That aside, if she doesn't like it, what can you do at this point, right? </p><p></p><p>That said... I can make several suggestions, but I think the smartest thing would be for you to take her to you local camera emporium and let her man-handle as many models as possible until she feels that the right one is in her hands. It sounds like she already has a good idea about what she likes and doesn't like in a camera, so let her do a process of elimination. </p><p></p><p>Personally, I actually LOVE disposable film cameras! They have a set aperture, (usually something fairly closed/stopped down to ensure sharpness throughout the frame) as well as set ISO and shutter speed.. so the results are fairly predictable. The thing about more advanced cameras is that there are too many bells and whistles, which can really distract the shooter, and lessen the fun. I believe in shooting for fun as often as possible, and should be stressed as a point when on vacation or shooting family portraits etc.. </p><p></p><p>Well, my first recommendation was going to be a Canon S95. That thing is a bad, bad boy... Outstanding freegin' image quality and at the time of its release, some really interesting and unique features. It really shines in low light situations... But your wife will likely scoff at the idea, so I'll leave it at that. </p><p></p><p>You might be surprised as this recommendation, but... Casio, makes a few really good models that cater to this philosophy. Simple controls, and not too many of them. I do personally prefer to have manual controls, even on a point and shoot, but a few cameras really get it right with only full auto control, and Casio tends to get high marks with this from me. Especially for the money. Add to that, really nice pic quality. I'll have to investigate the most up to date models (it's been a while since I've cared about PnS) though.</p><p></p><p>Panasonic Lumix. The LX 3 or LX 5 get outstanding reviews, and I've had the pleasure of playing with an older model, and really did like it. Unfortunately, both are a bit out of the range you stated. But you might have her try other Pani models.. </p><p></p><p>Samsung: The TL500 gets good review but is a bit more than your budget..I'd also suggest trying the TL320 which is between 2-300</p><p></p><p>Check out this review on Youtube of the Olympus XZ-1 (featuring the Canon S95) <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVZItn3y9SE&feature=player_embedded" target="_blank">YouTube - Olympus XZ-1 Hands-on (feat. Canon S95)</a></p><p></p><p>I love the reviewer.. he's a really funny/cheeky dude. Though personally, I think he messed up the shot which he claims the XZ-1 didn't do well... and he goes on to say that it's a bit big.. which I also don't think it is. Compared to the Canon though, sure.. it's bigger. Very nice image quality on it though. Again.. a bit more than you want to spend I think. </p><p></p><p>I'll have to do more research on slightly less expensive ones! </p><p></p><p>Doug</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Doug b, post: 1229820, member: 59143"] I have to admit... I'm a bit befuddled in terms of trying to explain your wife's experiences. I'm a Nikon DSlR shooter, but the LAST thing I'd ever recommend to anyone, is an Nikon point and shoot! They're horrible as far as I'm concerned. No offense Stretch... My wife whom is anything but technically savvy, loves the Canon P&S's she has owned and never had an issue in terms of image quality, speed or user friendliness. Before I bought her the current one.. she used a really old Elf model, and lemmie tell ya... built like a tank, pocketable and produced outstanding images. I don't like the newer one that much only because the battery life isn't so great, but it takes great snaps. I'm going to agree with Razormac to a degree, and say that your wife isn't handling the camera quite right, or is expecting it to behave in a way that doesn't follow how she's operating it. That aside, if she doesn't like it, what can you do at this point, right? That said... I can make several suggestions, but I think the smartest thing would be for you to take her to you local camera emporium and let her man-handle as many models as possible until she feels that the right one is in her hands. It sounds like she already has a good idea about what she likes and doesn't like in a camera, so let her do a process of elimination. Personally, I actually LOVE disposable film cameras! They have a set aperture, (usually something fairly closed/stopped down to ensure sharpness throughout the frame) as well as set ISO and shutter speed.. so the results are fairly predictable. The thing about more advanced cameras is that there are too many bells and whistles, which can really distract the shooter, and lessen the fun. I believe in shooting for fun as often as possible, and should be stressed as a point when on vacation or shooting family portraits etc.. Well, my first recommendation was going to be a Canon S95. That thing is a bad, bad boy... Outstanding freegin' image quality and at the time of its release, some really interesting and unique features. It really shines in low light situations... But your wife will likely scoff at the idea, so I'll leave it at that. You might be surprised as this recommendation, but... Casio, makes a few really good models that cater to this philosophy. Simple controls, and not too many of them. I do personally prefer to have manual controls, even on a point and shoot, but a few cameras really get it right with only full auto control, and Casio tends to get high marks with this from me. Especially for the money. Add to that, really nice pic quality. I'll have to investigate the most up to date models (it's been a while since I've cared about PnS) though. Panasonic Lumix. The LX 3 or LX 5 get outstanding reviews, and I've had the pleasure of playing with an older model, and really did like it. Unfortunately, both are a bit out of the range you stated. But you might have her try other Pani models.. Samsung: The TL500 gets good review but is a bit more than your budget..I'd also suggest trying the TL320 which is between 2-300 Check out this review on Youtube of the Olympus XZ-1 (featuring the Canon S95) [URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVZItn3y9SE&feature=player_embedded"]YouTube - Olympus XZ-1 Hands-on (feat. Canon S95)[/URL] I love the reviewer.. he's a really funny/cheeky dude. Though personally, I think he messed up the shot which he claims the XZ-1 didn't do well... and he goes on to say that it's a bit big.. which I also don't think it is. Compared to the Canon though, sure.. it's bigger. Very nice image quality on it though. Again.. a bit more than you want to spend I think. I'll have to do more research on slightly less expensive ones! Doug [/QUOTE]
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