Nikon Coolpix 2200

Opinion: for a 2 mp camera this is the best camera for your money that i sell at this time. the size of the camera is awsome nice and small. the sound is great for the consumer who likes to do small movie clips. the picture quality for a 2mp camera is really good. the shutter speed for a 2mp camera is the most impressing thing about this camera 1/3000.

Opinion: Excellent carry anywhere point and shoot with good image quality. Small, stylish, well built and very affordable. A perfect camera for a beginner who wants something portable.

Opinion: If you like the coolpix cameras, then get the 3200. After reading about the coolpix 2200/3200 on dpreview.com nikonusa.com and other sites plus talking with retail store sales reps, I bought the 2200 thinking the only difference was 1 megapixel. Wrong. The 2200 does not have sound with its movie feature, does not include the rechargable lithium battery pack with charger, and does not have an Auto Focus lamp. All are well worth the $100US price difference.

Pros include small pocket size, low weight, 15 scene modes, portrait framing on screen, very sharp macro feature and easy to use software. Beginners will get decent shots about 75% of the time on AUTO mode. Using the correct scene modes should increase this.

Opinion: Best right now for under $140-150.
Got it for $137 shipped (newegg) for fiancees' parents (+$33 for 128MB SD). I also have used extensively Coolpix 4300, canon a70, canon s50, Fuji A210 (other relatives).

Can't compare to more expensive cameras but cannot be beat at this price. For 4x6, and some blow ups it's perfect--a friend who has 2100 coolpix--an 8x10 looked fine. Highly recomended for entry level / basic users--maybe not most in this forum but if you getting inexpensive for someone else it's perfect. Regarding complaint about battery not included-- use NimH AA's--you can find 4 with charger for $25 with around 2100maH.

Pricewise it's between Fuji A205/A210--colors are better on Nikon than Fuji from what I've seen.