Technical help for camera choices

[dlwelch]

Hello, I am looking for a no-frills camera that takes clear pictures from a distance when you zoom in for the shot. I'm thinking like in a school auditorium where there is low light. I don't want a lot of settings as I wouldn't ever learn to use them. Any suggestions?

 

[kenrivers]

When looking for a camera disregard the digital zoom as you want optical zoom. Digital zoom simply magnifies and is not a true zoom. Using digital zoom will produce pictures that are pixelated and this will be very noticeable if the picture is enlarged.
The links below are to cameras you may want to consider:
http/www.steves-digicams.com/knowledge-center/best-low-light-cameras.html
http/www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2385965,00.asp
http/www.digitalcamerainfo.com/Ultra-Compact.htm

 

[patrickwilson86]

Before you make the plunge, read some reviews and take suggestions from the forum. Don't aim too low when choosing a camera. I've never heard anyone complaining that the camera they bought is too good.

Don't rule out used and refurbished cameras from dealers and manufacturers.

Camera Reviews

http/www.dpreview.com

http/www.photographytalk.com/compare-prices/camera-buying-guide

http/www.kenrockwell.com

http/www.snapsort.com

http/www.whatdigitalcamera.com/equipment.html

 

[markthirsty]

no frill's i think u have to go for Nikon D600...

http/cardinalcamera.com/shop-camera-store.html