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Digital Camera Q.

V480 · 2009-12-15 15:44:21

I have to purchase a relatively low-budget Digital Camera for a gift and, as I know nothing about these things and don't trust store assistants, was hoping somebody here may offer some advice. At the moment I'm thinking of either the Nikon Coolpix S220 or the Fugifilm Finepix Z35, though I am open to other suggestions.…

15-12-2009 04:44PM

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I have to purchase a relatively low-budget Digital Camera for a gift and, as I know nothing about these things and don't trust store assistants, was hoping somebody here may offer some advice.

At the moment I'm thinking of either the Nikon Coolpix S220 or the Fugifilm Finepix Z35, though I am open to other suggestions. Does anybody have experience with either of these two or able able to recommend one over the other??

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#2 19-12-2009 12:31AM

Brian

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Might be slightly above your budget, but the Samsung PL60 seems to be a pretty good value camera.

http://www.pixmania.ie/ie/uk/2643542/art/samsung/pl-60-grey.html

If you're looking for reviews of it, it is known as the SL420 in the USA.

http://cameras.about.com/od/samsungcamerareviews/gr/samsung_sl420_review.htm
http://www.steves-digicams.com/camera-reviews/samsung/sl420/steves-conclusion-10.htmll

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