Camera Recommendations

[yngmom3]

I am in the market for a new camera to take on our trip this year. We currently have a Nikkon Coolpix L100 http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Coolpix-L100-Vibration-Reduction/dp/B001PK8FHE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1328230782&sr=8-1 which is a great camera but its big and bulky and I was miserable carring it last time for 6 days. 

I am looking for a small point and shoot that I can just throw in my purse. I dont really want to spend more then $200 as our other camera was pretty pricey. If you could tell me what kind you have and if it takes reg batteries or a battery pack and maybe show me a pic from it?

Thanks ladies!

[AnnaNonamus]

I picked up a Sony Bloggie for my pocket, because I use an SLR most of the time. I LOVE it for daylight, outdoors photos. It's absolutely FANTASTIC for HD video.

It absolutely sucks if there is anything less than perfect natural light, though. It does NOT have a flash, so if lighting isn't perfect, forget it. I also dislike that to charge it, I have to have access to a USB. The battery is not removeable. Plus side, though, the usb port is right on the camera.

My other point and shoot is an Olympus something-or-other, but it's big. It's like a small SLR in shape. Gorgeous photos, but NOT a pocket cam.

Here is a photo from my Bloggie:

Here's one from my Olympus:

[littlefoots]

For our small camera we have this Canon... its about the width of a quarter. It takes 2 AA's. Not bad at all..

[joshlor2]

My point and shoot is an Olympus, shock proof/water proof camera. It's amazing!

[mommynxander]

I bring 2 cameras my Nikon DSLR is for my photo sessions for posed moments, usually at the resort, then to the parks I bring a point and shoot Olympus that is waterproof, shock proof, and shoots video. Haing the video was a god send now that I don't have to carry the video camera around. I am a photographer, so I hate to leave the DSLR behind, even though my Olympus could easily do what I need. I love having the waterproof camera at the parks, never having to worry about getting the camera wet.

Nikon

Olympus

 

 

[yngmom3]

What model is your olympus? I would love a waterproof camera since we are driving and plan on a few pit stops at a few different beaches along the coast.

Quoting mommynxander:

I bring 2 cameras my Nikon DSLR is for my photo sessions for posed moments, usually at the resort, then to the parks I bring a point and shoot Olympus that is waterproof, shock proof, and shoots video. Haing the video was a god send now that I don't have to carry the video camera around. I am a photographer, so I hate to leave the DSLR behind, even though my Olympus could easily do what I need. I love having the waterproof camera at the parks, never having to worry about getting the camera wet.

Nikon

Olympus

[mommynxander]

Hi Sorry I didn't get back to you alot sooner, my Olympus is a little bit of a older model now but it is an Olympus Tough 6000.

 

[Sweet_Britt]

We have this one and LOVE LOVE it!

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-100-HS/dp/B004J3V7RO/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1340592583&sr=8-9&keywords=CANON+POWERSHOT

[FlyingMommy747]

OK, I know this is more then your budget, but we just got back from DL.  We are in the same boat as you, we have a Cannon EOS 50D SLR with a L lens that we did not want to lug around.  We picked this one up just before we left, it also takes amazing videos.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Canon+SX260+Black+12.1MP+Digital+Camera%2C+Bag%2C+Battery+and+8GB+Memory+Card/9999183200050002.p?id=pcmprd182700050002&skuId=9999183200050002&st=cannon%20camera&lp=40&cp=1

Here are a few shots we took with it: