In article <2ompo7FckbfgU1@uni-berlin.de>, PeterL <peterl@hotmail.com>
wrote:

> "abcd" <abcd_68@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:cafa549.0408200016.3cbc0c43@posting.google.com...
> >
> > I bought a couple of guidebooks in the meantime which, along with your
> > comments, should get me going. I've got just another issue, and it's a
> > recurrent one: I have to buy a digital camera... I searched the Web
> > and these NGs but I wasn't able to find any recent postings/articles
> > about the subject. My preference (after some research) lies with the
> > Nikon Coolpix 5200 or something similar. Does anyone have a clue as to
> > whether it's cheaper in Japan or in Europe? Of course also considering
> > warranty, assistance, etc.
> >
> > Thanks very much again,
> > andy
> 
> My general advice is to buy one where you are now.  That way you'd have
> warranty and time to familiarize yourself with the operation.  I would buy
> something at the 3 to 4 mgp range, light weight and uses AA batteries.  That
> way you can buy batteries practically all over the world, and not worry
> about recharging proprietory batteries.

Also you have a better chance of getting a manual in a language you can
read.  I bought a Canon PowerShot s230 (aka ELPH) that has been a
delight in all respects.

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