Best Beginner Camera?!
 

Sorry if this is the wrong section.

First off I personally don't even own a "good" camera. Unless you count my iphone as a camera :bigeek:.

My max price is $400-$450.

These are my options, I would appreciate any response or help in purchasing a new camera.

1. Nikon - Coolpix 12.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black

2. Nikon - Coolpix S8000 14.2-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black

3. Canon - PowerShot 12.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black

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5.?

As you can tell I haven't researched this much yet but I want to purchase the camera before HIN/NOPI on saturday.

is there a price limit? if not get the red one camera

canon g10 would be my choice in the point and shoot category.

My max price is $400-$450.

sorry i missed that.
Get a used canon rebel xt thats was my first DSLR was. Loved it.

I jsut recently got a Sony alpha 230 for $380 bucks brand new. Its been a great camera for me.

this way you still get to change lenses if you want to, are on a pretty tight budget (like I was) and It can take quality pictures if you learn more about exposure etc just like with ANY camera.

If just point and shoot i would agree with G10 above, and there are still attachment for it too.

I'm still using my first camera Nikon D100 you might be able to find one cheap its pretty old haha

I'm looking at buying this . Any thoughts?

I would do it.

So any other suggestions HIN is coming up and I want an OK- Good camera.

Im going to have to go with a Canon. Why dont you get a used rebel xti..Their getting cheaper

I don't think I'm ready for a DSLR....I don't even own a point and shoot.