P&S recommendation for 12 yr. old?

[Bill W]

At the last few family gatherings my niece has followed me around just watching me.


This past wkend she expressed an interest in taking pics....so I'm wondering what would be a good beginner's P&S.......thoughts?


Thanks


Bill

[Oren]

Tell us what's the budget.


Is it going to be a Canon or doesn't matter?

[Bill W]

Yeah, you're right Oren....a monetary figure would help. +/- 150 by say 15%.


Just no Nikons....don't ask.


Thanks

[alexniedra]

My brother (12 years) is using the Canon SD1100 IS. In fact, I was using one until my parents got their Xti. It's a pretty cool camera - Does what it's supposed to, and has some pretty cool features, like Photostitch, which helps when making panoramas. They recently discontinued the SD1100 and B&H is now selling the SD1200 IS. Check it out.


At $200, it might be just a bit out of your price range, though.

Just no Nikons....don't ask.

[H]

[Madison]

Oops I was going to say Powershot D10 because it's waterproof, dust resistant and can handle a shock or two (seeing as this will be in the hands of a kid). But that is nearly twice the price. So that is no option I guess? I think something like that would rock for a 12 year old.

[Rodger]

Going back to alex's post, if the SD1200 IS is out of the price range, you ought to be able to find a SD1100 IS on ebay from a legit seller for less. I know that kind of goes without saying but I said it anyways.

Haha my best friend has a Nikon.. we have alot of brand superiority discussions and whenever someone comes to either of us with questions on what gear to buy, they get completely different answers.

[Oren]

How about $90 Canon A470?

[Mark Elberson]

How about this : Canon Powershot A720 IS Digital Camera Kit - Refurbished


It's $149.95 at Adorama.

[Jarhead5811]

Newegg.com has this Canon PowerShot A480 Silver 10.0 MP 2.5" 115K LCD 3.3X Optical Zoom Digital Camerafor $119.95.