Need recommendations for a low cost pocket sized camera: Hi everyone, I've been using an Olympus FE-140 for a long time. Bought a second one on fleabay for cheap. One of its major...

HowManyPicturesHaveWeTaken Loc: CO

Hi everyone,

I've been using an Olympus FE-140 for a long time. Bought a second one on fleabay for cheap. One of its major problems is that the battery compartment doors break on these and you can't lock them. Good used is okay if the seller guarantees it. I'd get something fancier but I'm overwhelmed with auto problems and the cost of parts.

Thanks and be well

AR

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

HowManyPicturesHaveWeTaken wrote:

Hi everyone,

I've been using an Olympus FE-140 for a long time. Bought a second one on fleabay for cheap. One of its major problems is that the battery compartment doors break on these and you can't lock them. Good used is okay if the seller guarantees it. I'd get something fancier but I'm overwhelmed with auto problems and the cost of parts.

Thanks and be well

AR

For a camera like that why not use your cell phone?
The cell phone has zoom that is similar or better, better IQ and fits in a pocket better and you likely have one already.

HowManyPicturesHaveWeTaken Loc: CO

I don't like them

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Look at Sony's multiple options as "CyberShots". I've had one back to the mid 2000s, they range from cheap through expensive new, plenty of used on ebay. Canon' competes with less total models called "PowerShots" that tend to be range just from medium to expensive, again find options current and those replaced, then look on ebay.

HowManyPicturesHaveWeTaken Loc: CO

Not a bad little camera. Unfortunately most of the ones listed were for parts only / missing the charger or otherwise incomplete. :-(

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

HowManyPicturesHaveWeTaken wrote:

Not a bad little camera. Unfortunately most of the ones listed were for parts only / missing the charger or otherwise incomplete. :-(

Look a MPB or KEH as other used-seller options.

JohnR Loc: The Gates of Hell

Look for an Olympus Tough - any from the last few years will do.

schoonerman

HowManyPicturesHaveWeTaken wrote:

Hi everyone,

I've been using an Olympus FE-140 for a long time. Bought a second one on fleabay for cheap. One of its major problems is that the battery compartment doors break on these and you can't lock them. Good used is okay if the seller guarantees it. I'd get something fancier but I'm overwhelmed with auto problems and the cost of parts.

Thanks and be well

AR

I have an Olympus Tough 870 and carry it everywhere. Great camera. They are very "tough" too, been dropped, dunked, sat on, you name it and it still works like new.

sb Loc: Florida's East Coast

CHG_CANON wrote:

Look at Sony's multiple options as "CyberShots". I've had one back to the mid 2000s, they range from cheap through expensive new, plenty of used on ebay. Canon' competes with less total models called "PowerShots" that tend to be range just from medium to expensive, again find options current and those replaced, then look on ebay.

I have had several Sony Cybershot cameras over the years and always found them to be very good. I still have one I carry in a zip-lock bag when I am out kayaking.

When you say you "don't like" a cell phone, does that mean that you cannot figure out the technology or that you don't want to be saddled with a monthly cellular bill? A Sony Cybershot will be much less expensive than a good cell phone.

raypep

An Iphone 12. Hear the camera is superb.

Tired of lugging my Nikon 7100 around the world, I put it away three years ago.

Since then I have used my Iphone X . I only display my photos on my computer and can not see the difference between my Nikon and Iphone shots.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

HowManyPicturesHaveWeTaken wrote:

Hi everyone,

I've been using an Olympus FE-140 for a long time. Bought a second one on fleabay for cheap. One of its major problems is that the battery compartment doors break on these and you can't lock them. Good used is okay if the seller guarantees it. I'd get something fancier but I'm overwhelmed with auto problems and the cost of parts.

Thanks and be well

AR

I take the following camera with me on every vacation and Viking trip. Takes wonderful images and has a very sharp 24-750 mm ZEISS lens. Pop up viewfinder and also does great pans.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1437917-REG/sony_dsc_hx99_b_cyber_shot_dsc_hx99_digital_camera.html?sts=pi&pim=Y

Jazztrader

HowManyPicturesHaveWeTaken wrote:

Hi everyone,

I've been using an Olympus FE-140 for a long time. Bought a second one on fleabay for cheap. One of its major problems is that the battery compartment doors break on these and you can't lock them. Good used is okay if the seller guarantees it. I'd get something fancier but I'm overwhelmed with auto problems and the cost of parts.

Thanks and be well

AR

The first place I'd check for good used point and shoot cameras. Really good folks to do business with and really fair prices:
https://usedphotopro.com

steveo52 Loc: Rhode Island and Ocala Florida

I use an iPhone ProMax 12. When I don't care to carry around my Canon R6 the iPhone does a great job.

LXK0930 Loc: Souh Jersey

Try Goodwill auction site. I picked up a Canons 95 for about $20 and a Lumix FZ35 for $10 (plus shipping).

steveo52 Loc: Rhode Island and Ocala Florida

https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/129523688