Urgent$350 Fixed Lens Camera In 12hrs

[asamuel]

My friend has just approached me. Its his girlfriends 30th birthday tomorrow.

He wants to by her a camera. shes creative and bright but shes no intention of taking photography as seriously as many here.

Shes elegant so I figure an elegant user friendly camera is what the dr. ordered.

We have $350 MAX, so figure in any accessories.

Can you get a leica for that?

also to bare in mind is that we live in Beijing which has us a lil' limited in choice. If you can respond there will be one beautiful and happy young woman sending her thanks.

[cwphotos]

Yeah i think you can get a panasonic for that. They use Leica glass. Nice cameras to. :thumb

[Shay Stephens]

Fuji F30

[wxwax]

The Canon "A" series Powershot cameras are excllent. Dunno if the style factor is what you're looking for. :dunno

[ziggy53]

I went to Steve's Digicams, and it looks like you could get a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX9, with 6-megapixel resolution and a Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens.

I agree with Shay that a very respectable camera, at this price, is the Fuji F30, with 6-megapixel resolution and really good low-light performance.

I would also consider the Olympus Stylus 710. It is a awfully nice camera with weather-resistant seals, so it can be used in wet conditions or even snow without too many concerns.

ziggy53

[ziggy53]

P.S. Tell your friend a diamond speaks volumes more than any camera could.

Ooops, it's more than 12 hours. I guess he dodged the bullet this time. :D

ziggy53

[gluwater]

Fuji F30
:thumb It's the hot thing right now. Its high ISO can't be beat in the P/S market.

[asamuel]

thanks for all your help.
Looked all over for a f30, couldn't find.

Went for the panasonic with Lexus black rims. no wait panasonic lumix fx something something 01 with lieca lens.

In black dont you know.:wink