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old.crows.nest · ‎10-22-2014

My Camera died about a Month ago and I am having a hard time replacing it. Most Cameras within my Budget (+/- $100) don't seem to come with a Macro or they come with a built in Battery. I have always had a Camera that used AA Batteries. It was helpful to swap out Batteries and keep clicking.

I am wondering about Built-in Batteries and recharge times. Plus I am wondering about Macro or Super Macro Options.

Thanks for your help 🙂

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the_jeweled_feline · ‎10-22-2014

My pictures are not great, but the fault lies in the user, not the instrument. I prefer point and shoot, and don't have the patience for adjustment of white balance, etc. My main criteria were the same as yours. I consider the rechargeable batteries a PITA, having had some with that feature, and wanted a decent macro, and wound up with a Kodak Easy Share. I currently use a model CD82, and also have a similar, slightly newer one, which DD is presently borrowing, so don't know the model number. The macro is easy to use, and it also has a zoom. Batteries and SD card are easy to change, and a pair of batteries lasts quite while.

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flipping_treasures · ‎10-22-2014

I just bought an Olympus FE-210 here on eBay for $29.99. It came in it's original box, is light weight, fits in my hand, doesn't cast shadows, has a macro with a super macro, and uses 2 AA batteries. I love it. It has a great auto set and I just point and shoot. I do have to do a small ajustment at times on the color but very few times.

A hint. My husband bought me a great Fuji with all the bells and whistles. Unfortunately, because it was large had a long lense and was black it cast shadows that I was constently fighting. I do not have that problem with my little silver Olympus.

Though the beauty may be in the butterfly, the struggle and growth occur in the cocoon.

flipping_treasures · ‎10-22-2014

You might want to check this out:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Olympus-FE-210-7-1-MP-Digital-Camera-Silver-Bundle-/191362676160?pt=Digital_...

Though the beauty may be in the butterfly, the struggle and growth occur in the cocoon.

dafeldo · ‎10-22-2014

The Olympus is a great option. They make very good point and shoots. I use a real high end dslr setup, but it takes a lot of time and dedication to get a good shot. A point and shoot minimizes the time required to get a useful picture. I wouldn't worry about a built in battery if you always keep it charged.

old.crows.nest · ‎10-22-2014

Thanks everyone, your suggestions and comments have been very helpful 🙂

hertzgirlz · ‎10-22-2014

I use a Canon Power Shot A560 (older model) and love it. Easy to use, point and shoot, macro and zoom.Uses 2 AA batteries. I've had it about 3-4 years and it still works as well as it did when I first started using it. I would like a micro macro but I'll stick with this one until it conks out.