kreb wrote:
> Keith said:
> 
> Try the Fuji s5000 it has all the auto and most of the manual controls.
> 
> I have taken thousands of shots and had little problem.  For the sake of off
> the shelf flash and manual zoom I am looking to upgrade.
> 
> My quirks are still and natural shots.
> 
> Once again check out the Fuji S5000.
> 
> Keith

If my memory serves me correctly the Fuji s5000 doesn't have on board 
memory to retain the camera date setup, so every time time you change 
the batteries you have to reset the date otherwise your new batch of pix 
will start at 01.01.0?.
Best bet would be the s5500 with more options, more asa, imo an 
excellent camera.
Check it out at:
http://www.fujifilm.com.au/digital/cameras/camera.asp?id=43
You wont be disappointed.
Cappy




> 
> "Walt Conner" <wconner@onemain.com> wrote in message
> news:wq%Kc.5514$f4.3779@newsread3.news.atl.earthlink.net...
> 
>>Sorry I missed the start of this thread, anyone have a recommendation for
> 
> a
> 
>>good camera for a poor person? Less than $300?
>>
>>Thanks, Walt Conner
>>
>>
>>>Street price is $425. Go to Amazon.
>>>
>>
>>
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>