Consumer Corner

Summer had arrived. We have had high temperatures for the past two weeks and the weather man states that this weather will continue for a while. With such beautiful weather people are going to the beaches, water parks, boating and possibly even travelling to a vacation spot.

What does this call for? A good camera for those “memory” making photo opportunities. Capture the fun your family is having whatever you are doing/or wherever you are.

Here are some potential buys for a camera. You can always ask the sales person at your favorite electronic store or such stores as Wal-Mart, Target, etc.

Fuji Fine Pix xP20. An indestructible camera for you or your family members. This camera is waterproof, shock proof, dust proof and freeze proof. What a camera for all your outdoor activities. Picture quality? The quality is excellent for daytime and the camera has image stabilization to prevent blurring. Price $190.00 at Wal-Mart.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10: Are you a traveler? If you are this is the camera for you. A built-in GPS camera that records the location of each photo you take. This makes it easier for you to keep a travel-log. The camera has a zoom lens that works from a touch screen. Price: $350.00

Canon Power Shot ELPH 100HS: Are you a beginner photographer or someone who is not a techy? This is an easy camera to operate. The camera does not have lots of buttons. There is no overwhelming feeling of “what do I push to take the photo?” This camera has a wide-angle lens and a high speed mode for action shots. It also has self timers and can record full high definition videos. Price: $185.00

Kodak Easy Share Sport: Yes, you can still get a photo immediately. Not a Polaroid but a Kodak camera that can send the photo-pic to Flicker of Face Book or send the photo to your computer and your family and friends. Price: $80.00 at Kodak

Canon Power Shot G12: A bit of money to pay for a camera but if you like to point and shoot then this is the camera for you. It does offer both an automatic and manual shooting modes. The zoom lens is 5x and covers a wide angle range for those sweeping landscape shots. It does have 10 mega pixels sensors for better performance in low light conditions. Price: $500.00

Tip: Be sure to ask any questions you may have. Hold the camera. Look it over. Ask yourself what kind of camera do you want or need?

Enjoy your photography journey, many people enjoy taking photos-it can become a hobby.

If you get some great summer photo shots then send it to Indian Time