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Best point and shoot, manual zoom camera ~$200

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EAST~COAST
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My girlfriend wants to play camera-girl on vacation and wants a "real camera". She wants to be able to have a quick point and shoot camera with a manual zoom. Any suggestions in the $200-$250 ballpark?
Dec 16 2013 10:31PM
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TijmenDal
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Pretty sure they don't exist. Just get an S110 or something
Dec 17 2013 7:10AM
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Blake.P
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Up your budget and get an entry level dslr?
Dec 17 2013 10:47AM
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DrZoidberg
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If by manual zoom you mean like how an slr lens works, but not an slr camera, your only options are some of the new mirrorless systems or things like fuji x series. None of which are cheap by any means.

Canon s100 can be had for cheap now I bet, since they're on like s120 or whatever. I've got an s110, all the digital on my flickr is shot with it. The 100 is probably barely different and I love my 110. It's actually a pocket camera, seems to have a decent sensor and lens.
Dec 17 2013 11:11AM
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zahava
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This, or spend a little bit more and get a Canon G15. The lens is effectively 28-140mm f/1.8 - 2.8 IS and its pretty darn good in low light for such a small sensor. It also gives you Program/Aperture/Shutter/Manual modes, RAW capabilities, and the build is fantastic. Definitely a large step up from consumer p&s's without committing to an interchangeable lens system. I was gifted one a few months ago and I use it all the time for sports, I just throw it in my pocket and go.
Dec 17 2013 11:45AM
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Laurent.
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We'll the Fujifilm X10/20's have manual zoom but they are a bit more then 200 dollars. Swell cameras do, great build and image quality.
Dec 17 2013 2:26PM
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erikK
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fuck canon and nikon's offerings, get an x10
Dec 17 2013 4:07PM
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