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Old Feb 3, 2009 | 03:01 AM
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Hello. I need a little digital camera for everyday use. Its for me right now until i save up for a Nikon D60. It will be my wifes eventually. But i need one and want soem reviews and advice. I would like around 10mgp at least. I have heard good things about Nikon S models. But then i have heard bad reviews as well. I did like my old Cybershot except for the slow picture-taking and no blur control. I have very unsteady hands. Please help me out.

Thanks. Oh and preferably under 300 bucks.
Old Feb 3, 2009 | 10:26 PM
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go to Craigslist and look for a D40 or a D40X the X model is a 10 mp but it is not really about the MPs it is about the image sensor size. What are you planning on taking pictures of , Is another question.
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I want something easy to use for my wife. A D-series is what I am going to get for myself later. I just need somethign to takes pics parts i want to sell and other stuff. I want to get into taking shots at car meets and shows and tech days but thats once i get a D60. So basically advice on something like a Nikon Coolpix or Sony Cybershot or other comparable cameras.
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Sorry I do not no much about thoes
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Its all good thanks though.
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Look at the Canon SD880is I really like that camera, been thinking about one to go with my D50 and D300
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