Which Digital Camera?
 

Hi,

Looking to buy a Digital Camera & was hoping that someone out there could point me towards a reasonable camera for £130 to £150 (US$225 to $275)?

I'm after something rugged that comes with:

2.5 to 3 MegaPixels
Flash on/off, Red Eye Reduction, Slow Synch etc
Optical Zoom
XD or Compact Flash Storage Media
Takes rechargeable NiMH batteries
Manual focus option would be good
Variety of photo setting options
USB & TV compatible
Date & Time indicator

Not bothered about Movie mode. I'm not a frequent photographer, not bothered about huge number of features that I'll never understand, let alone use. I don't want extra features just for the sake of it. If it takes a reasonable photo, can be easily downloaded & is user friendly, then please tell me about it.

Just as important: please advise me of any features that you've found useful that I've not listed above & of any products to be avoided.

Thanks in advance

Steve

Moved to the Photo Forum, which makes sense as that's where I should have put it in the first place!

Steve

Steve,

I'm no expert, but use a Canon and am very happy with it. This site is FANTASTIC for helping you choose:

http://www.dpreview.com/

cheers

Huey

[This message has been edited by Huey (edited 22 January 2004).]