looking for a digital camera for my mom... looking in the price range of about 200-300... doesnt have to be super special, will just be for family picture type stuff, she wont be zooming in on anyone so doesnt have to have that....
throw some cameras at me....
thanks....
also will 99% be purchasing from bestbuy
http://www.bestbuy.com/PhotoImaging/Dig ... =84&sort=2
Digital Camera help
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Go with a Canon http://www.bestbuy.com/detail.asp?e=111 ... 83&scat=84
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This is an awesome camera for the money and is at BestBuy. I have one and absolutely love it. VERY user friendly also.
Olympus Camedia 3.0-Megapixel Digital Camera
Olympus Camedia 3.0-Megapixel Digital Camera
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Originally posted by davy19
I have a friend who has the olympus as well, and she really loves the camera, speaks very highly of it.
Here are a couple sample pictures that I took with the Olympus:

The frog picture was taken with the zoom. The frog in the picture is about 1 1/2" in length.

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Whatever you get, it should have some zoom capabilty. Otherwise you're probably saddled with a wide-angle lens.
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