I have never been terribly happy with my digital camera. It’s ok, I guess, but it is somewhat disappointing. The auto-focus is slow and often does not get the pictures in focus at all, and the pictures are consistently too dark. So, I find myself taking a lot of shots just because I know most of them won’t work out. I literally have to edit every picture on my camera before they are usable.
So, I am beginning to consider getting a different camera. I want a good, functional camera, but it does not need to be fancy. I basically want a good, dependable point-and-shoot with video capabilities. I really don’t know enough about digital cameras to make a smart decision, so I am asking my readers for advice. Do you have any brands or models to recommend (or stay away from)? What features should I be looking for? Any help would be appreciated. Please leave your suggestions as comments, and I will take all of them into consideration. Thanks in advance!
We’ve been really happy with the Canon’s we’ve had. I currently have the Canon Powershot A2000 and it takes very clear shots with great color. The only thing I don’t like about it is that it ONLY has the LCD screen, and no viewfinder. The LCD is *supposed* to be bright enough to see even in direct sunlight, but I’d say that’s a bit iffy.
A good website (although it can be a bit overwhelming) for camera reviews is http://www.steves-digicams.com