[at-l] Digital camera ideas?

[Sloetoe]

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--- Paul Magnanti <pmags at yahoo.com> wrote:

> My digital camera has croaked. A shame, the only
> thing wrong with it is
> the button. No parts are available as the camera is
> discontinued. My
> local camera shop was told by Olympus it would cost
> ~$150 to fix. :O
> 
> Looking at prices, I can find newer cameras in the
> price range.
> 
> 
> 
> So I am now in the market for a camera. I am looking
> for a point and shoot camera. Preferably with the
> following criteria:
> 
> 
> 
> -I have many xD cards, so Olympus or Fujitsu is
> preferred
> 
> -Runs on AA batteries 
> 
> -The last one is a toughy: I prefer an optical
> viewfinder as it is how I take pictures AND it saves
> battery life
> 
> 
> 
> Any suggestions? Price range no more than $200-$250
> 
> 
> 
> Many thanks fellow hikers!
> 
>  
>
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