Does anyone make an inexpensive digital camera with aperture andshutter speed adjustments?

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Greg Guarino wrote:
A few years ago I bought a Canon A-590 for my (teenage) daughter. She's
had a lot of fun with it and has experimented a bit with the various
modes. But 2 of the battery door clips have now broken off and the door
is just barely usable. I see this same camera, that I paid maybe $120
for, going for $400 and more, and so far see no other cameras like it.
Any ideas? Canon's newer "A" models have fewer features.

The Panasonic Lumix LX3 & LX5 have these features. Amazon had a spot
sale on the LX5 for $269 last month though it's back up to $369 now.

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In article ,
Greg Guarino wrote:
A few years ago I bought a Canon A-590 for my (teenage) daughter. She's
had a lot of fun with it and has experimented a bit with the various
modes. But 2 of the battery door clips have now broken off and the door
is just barely usable. I see this same camera, that I paid maybe $120
for, going for $400 and more, and so far see no other cameras like it.
Any ideas? Canon's newer "A" models have fewer features.

The Panasonic Lumix LX3 & LX5 have these features. Amazon had a spot
sale on the LX5 for $269 last month though it's back up to $369 now.

FWIW, http://www.dpreview.com/products/search/cameras has a database
searchable by feature, which can be a good starting point. Be warned
though, it's not completely accurate--read the review or product
description on dpreview, the manual on the manufacturer's web site, and
the amazon.com reviews before buying--the very low priced cameras are
very low priced for a reason.

Also if she's using manual controls Greg might want to consider going
upmarket a bit and get her one with manual focus and a hot shoe.

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J. Clarke wrote:
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In article ,
Greg Guarino wrote:
A few years ago I bought a Canon A-590 for my (teenage) daughter. She's
had a lot of fun with it and has experimented a bit with the various
modes. But 2 of the battery door clips have now broken off and the door
is just barely usable. I see this same camera, that I paid maybe $120
for, going for $400 and more, and so far see no other cameras like it.
Any ideas? Canon's newer "A" models have fewer features.

The Panasonic Lumix LX3 & LX5 have these features. Amazon had a spot
sale on the LX5 for $269 last month though it's back up to $369 now.

FWIW, http://www.dpreview.com/products/search/cameras has a database
searchable by feature, which can be a good starting point. Be warned
though, it's not completely accurate--read the review or product
description on dpreview, the manual on the manufacturer's web site, and
the amazon.com reviews before buying--the very low priced cameras are
very low priced for a reason.

Also if she's using manual controls Greg might want to consider going
upmarket a bit and get her one with manual focus and a hot shoe.





Both of which the Lx3 & LX5 have..
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