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How do I choose the right digital camera?

Mine current one is horrible (cannot get flash and lighting adjusted correctly - ever). Also, zoom feature works but just makes the image very very grainy/blurred.

I want to get a new one. I know next to nothing about the technology behind digital cameras.

I have horrible photography skills so would need something with auto focus (auto everything) and as user friendly and idiot proof as possible.

It may help to know that this will mostly be used for basic every day photography and lots of online sharing. It has to have a good closeup/zoom feature as it will be heavily used to catalog and take pictures of my vintage doll collection. Would I need a special lens for that maybe?

Any suggestions as to specific camera brands and features?

Also any suggestions as to how to take better pictures esp indoors of the dolls to really capture them correctly would be much appreciated!

Would not want to spend more than an absolute MAX of $200.

Thanks!

The best camera for under $200 is the Canon A550

* 7.1 Megapixel
*4X Optical Zoom
* Very good photo quality, noise levels low through ISO 400 (in good light)
* Well built for the price
* Very good performance
* LCD visible in low light
* Some manual controls
* AF-assist lamp, good low light focusing
* Good movie and continuous shooting modes
* Impressive software bundle
* Uses AA batteries; great battery life
* USB 2.0 High Speed support

Improve Your Action Photography Skills, Digital Photographer issue 86


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