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Question

Best CANON digital camera 2013

Nov 20, 2013 5:13AM PST

Hi,
I would like to present a digital cam to my friend for Christmas.

Please suggest the best CANON digital camera under 400$ .
Are the power shot HS model better than power shot IS series ?

Which canon series is the best one to buy ?

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Clarification Request
I wish it was simpler than that.
Nov 20, 2013 5:59AM PST

For some folk "best" may be a pocket point and shoot. Someone else would demand something with lots of controls. One person declared that all cameras that didn't use AA batteries off their list.

What I'm writing here is that "best" is best to those that know what best is.
Bob

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Ok,a better point and shoot camera !
Nov 20, 2013 10:09AM PST

Thanks for your reply.

All I would like to do is present my a friend a compact camera to capture her 3 yr old pictures.

Although I don't need a professional camera requirements, I wish the image clarity is crisp and the camera is worth the budget.

Can you please suggest few models for point and shoot camera please ? Or can you provide what are the pros and cons to look for ?

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Whoa
Nov 20, 2013 11:21PM PST

Need clarification.
Are you saying take pictures of 3-year old pictures or
take pictures of a 3-year old child.

If you are saying take pictures of pictures, then you should consider a scanner.
If you are saying take pictures of a three year old child, then consider the Canon S110.

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pictures of the child
Nov 21, 2013 5:29AM PST

Well, it is to capture pictures of her 3 yr old kid.

Are there any better CANON powershot HS models ?

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Canon
Nov 21, 2013 10:48AM PST