which Pentax Point and shoot for my wife

steve917 · 07-02-2007, 06:57 AM

I am looking to buy a point and shoot for my wife who is somewhat electronically challenged. I would like to spend under $200 US. She will be using it mostly around the horse barn that she spends most of her time riding her horse and running a 4H club in the dusty pine barrens of southern New Jersey USA.. Any input would be appreciated

Steve
K10d, Ist D and a bunch or glass

Deni · 07-02-2007, 07:29 AM

Fuji F20 runs for about $160. It's not a Pentax I know but I wouldn't go for a lesser camera just because it's not of the brand I like.

and · 07-02-2007, 07:46 AM

I always thought the T10-T20-T30 series seemed fun and interesting, altho I guess thats more for the kids.

But I would have to second the fuji recommendation. Pentax p&s have got a rep for being very slow and thats not something you want. Actually especially if you dont know how to use one so well, I find that with slow cameras, people press the shutter and then they think the picture has been taken but actually it hasnt and they move the camera thus creating a blurred picture that isnt aimed at the original subject.

Ivan Glisin · 07-02-2007, 08:07 AM

Fuji Finepix F series. Very responsive, highest dynamic range and lowest noise of all compact P&S cameras. Try F20 or F30 on eBay, F40 is available new. All are highly recommended.

07-02-2007, 06:57 AM	#1
steve917 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: usa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 60	which Pentax Point and shoot for my wife I am looking to buy a point and shoot for my wife who is somewhat electronically challenged. I would like to spend under $200 US. She will be using it mostly around the horse barn that she spends most of her time riding her horse and running a 4H club in the dusty pine barrens of southern New Jersey USA.. Any input would be appreciated Steve K10d, Ist D and a bunch or glass

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07-02-2007, 07:29 AM	#2
Deni Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tirana, Albania, South Europe, Planet Earth Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 621	Fuji F20 runs for about $160. It's not a Pentax I know but I wouldn't go for a lesser camera just because it's not of the brand I like.

07-02-2007, 07:46 AM	#3
and Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,476	I always thought the T10-T20-T30 series seemed fun and interesting, altho I guess thats more for the kids. But I would have to second the fuji recommendation. Pentax p&s have got a rep for being very slow and thats not something you want. Actually especially if you dont know how to use one so well, I find that with slow cameras, people press the shutter and then they think the picture has been taken but actually it hasnt and they move the camera thus creating a blurred picture that isnt aimed at the original subject.

07-02-2007, 08:07 AM	#4
Ivan Glisin Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Belgrade Posts: 656	Fuji Finepix F series. Very responsive, highest dynamic range and lowest noise of all compact P&S cameras. Try F20 or F30 on eBay, F40 is available new. All are highly recommended.

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