Looking for a digital camera for my Mom for Xmas.

Needs to be around $100-150 for cost, and be exceptionally simple to use. Oh, should probably take some fairly decent pictures too.

Recommendations appreciated! 

I cant recall the exact models, but in that price range, both Nikon and Cannon sell cameras that take very nice pictures.  Both have really nice lenses for the money.  Hard to go wrong with either brand, but any of the majors should be as good:  Fuji, Olympus, etc.

i would recommend this one
canon 100hs
better than most point-shot cameras inside in low light

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/753779-REG/Canon_4924B001_Powershot_100_HS_Digital.html
on sale for 129 thru dec10

We recently got a Nikon Coolpix.

Not bad pix, should fit your price range, and even I can use it.

Quote from: ducpainter on December 05, 2011, 06:21:32 PM
.....and even I can use it.

Speaks volumes. 

Quote from: ducpainter on December 05, 2011, 06:21:32 PM
We recently got a Nikon Coolpix.

Not bad pix, should fit your price range, and even I can use it.

We bought the coolpix s2500 recently too, easy to use, wide angle lens, 4 X optical zoom, easy download of pics.

Nikon.
pffft. 


jeff h
canon-whore

The only P&S cameras I don't like are Sony.  I have had 2 at work, and both are battery hogs and so-so photos when compared to Canon or Nikon.

mitt

I have a Nikon coolpics (not sure the exact model) it works great.

Just got a Nikon cool pix S3100 for my birthday from the girlfriend.
Works great... easy to use.... takes great pics.

Looking like the Coolpix might be the one to check out.....

Quote from: Speedbag on December 05, 2011, 08:13:18 PM
Speaks volumes. 

Just 'cuz you're an enginerd you gonna throw rocks at the painter?

Easy mark.   

Quote from: Speedbag on December 07, 2011, 03:17:47 PM
Easy mark.   

Can't argue that.

i take pictures constantly. and i have several cameras, including crazy expensive ones...
but for everyday out and about picture taking, i LOVE this camera http://www.buy.com/pr/product.aspx?sku=220326509&sellerid=10001650
i love fuji cameras in general. the color quality always seems to be better. but this camera is easy to use. has a good zoom, its waterproof & shock proof...my nephew actually dropped mine out the window of my car as we were driving down the freeway & i was able to circle back & get it & it still works perfectly. i love that its waterproof for several reasons, one you dont have to worry about the rain or if youre at the beach and you accidentally drop it in the water or in high humidity areas it still works perfectly...the other thing i like is it comes with a rechargeable battery & charger