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

"Walt Conner" <wconner@onemain.com> wrote in message
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> 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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