I want to buy a new camera. I want something within these conditions:

- around $250
- not HUGE
- good picture quality
- digital
- nice lcd screen

does anyone know a nice camera that fits this criteria?

A used Canon G9 or G10 maybe?? Might also be able to score a lower end Nikon, Canon, Olympus, Sony from a couple years ago with 1 kit lens. Get on DPReview and other websites and do a little research.

any more specific suggestions?

g9 or g10 is probably the best to go with for that money, wait until a used one comes up in your price range! g9/10 are really awesome

wow those are like double the price i'm looking for lmfao!

depends.
dslr or just a digi.

slr

can find a nikon d40 or sony a300 or whatever
just gotta look on craigslist and shit
i just bought a nikon d40 for 300,and a sony a300 for 250
both came with 18-55 and a carrying case so
take your time and youll find one

what's your experience with cameras?

if you didn't use SLRs yet, you will note a huge difference of handling between compact and SLR. the advantage is the higher range of application (because you can change the lens) and a higher quality. but compacts are cheaper and smaller (so you can wear it in your pocket).

so your first question should be SLR or compact??

This post was edited by SkanagaR on Apr 2 2010 10:40am