- Mike, On the serious side, I agree with Mike, Mike, and Glenn. I think anything besides a P&S camera would be overkill and not used enough because it's not enjoyable to carry around and has too many options and settings. The idea s/b to have something handy that you can always carry around and won't be in the way if you don't need it. I bought Charlotte a Casio about 4 years ago since she is mechanically declined, but she can take it anywhere and shoot great pictures when she wants. I use a Casio (5MP) I bought about 5 years ago that is 1/2 x 2 x 3.5 inches and carry it everywhere because I don't even know it's in my pocket. I've got a Nikon F2 SLR (film camera) with manual everything and she would never use it in the old days unless I had everything ready to go for her to push the button. The P&S camera all have good video too if they want to take something of a waterfall or the grandkids games. Most also have a lot of presets, such as sunsets, fall colors, night shots, action shots, etc. One of the arguments seems to be built-in batteries as opposed to easily replaceable AA or AAA batteries. Charlotte's Casio shoots 350 6MP pics on a charge, so it's always good for a weekend or more before charging. But having a set of AA's in your pocket is always good insurance too. Here is a site I've used a lot for reviews and the sample photos and videos show a lot about the image quality. Like the others said, everyone will have their favorite, so just about anything you pick will be a great camera for your mom. Getting the pics off the camera and onto the PC may be a different story, but that's the case with any camera you buy. Rich -------------------------------------------------- From: "Gmail" <mikeinmo1@xxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 9:59 AM To: <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [GeoStL] Re: NGR- Camera Advice? > - > Mike, > What you have described is a DSLR with multiple lenses and an external > flash > to take care of every situation. I don't think that is what your parents > will want to use. My suggestion, like others is to talk to the folks at > Schillers of Creve Coeur Camera, tell them what you are looking for and > have > them show you the latest that is available that fills your needs. My > personal brand preference is Nikon but Canon also makes some great point & > shoot cameras that will do a great job for your parents. If you get them a > DSLR they will probably never use or understand all of the features of the > camera. Not talking bad about them, just if they are not into photography, > most people don't care about everything that those cameras do. If you > don't > understand the camera, in most cases you (they) would be better off with a > high quality point & shoot. > Mike Henthorn > > -----Original Message----- > From: geocaching-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > [mailto:geocaching-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mike Maryan > Sent: Monday, May 17, 2010 8:36 PM > To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [GeoStL] NGR- Camera Advice? > > - > Hey Slaga Photo Hounds, > > > > Can anyone make some suggestions about cameras for me? Like what you use > and > if you like it or not? > > > > I'm looking to buy a new camera for my parents for our trip to Alaska in a > few weeks, I have been searching online and reading a bunch of reviews. I > am looking for something that is digital and easy to use for my mom! I > would like something that they can use to take pictures for good outdoor > scenery for our trip but something that will also capture those action > shots > when taking pictures of my niece and nephews in all their sporting events > and doesn't need extra flashes for those indoor musicals and concerts! I > am > not looking to spend lots of money on a professional camera but would like > something that is not cheap either! > > > > I like the Digital SLR cameras but I am looking at the digital point and > shoots also! I am looking in the $500 dollar range but not limited to > that > amount. I would like something that will take good quality photos that > they > can also print photos on their Kodak Printer! Could you also suggest > places that you like buying your camera equipment from whether it be > online > or a local store! I have about two weeks before we leave and would like > to > buy one this week so I have time to read the manual (yes I actually read > manuals but my mom won't)! Although I would have plenty of time to read > it > on the plane trip out there!!! > > > > Thanks ahead of time SLAGA folks!!! > > > > TheMadChef > > _________________________________________________________________ > Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. 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