Cheapest Digital Camera with an LCD display in the back and a flash

[Kadence]

I'm looking for a cheap Digital Camera with an LCD display (not sure if I'm using the term correctly exactly - the display in the back that allows you to see what the picture looks like) and a built-in flash.

I don't take pictures much, so as long as the pictures are decent and I can put them on my computer I should be OK.

Also, what would be better - to buy a new cheaper camera, or spend equal money on a used older camera?

 

[JohnnyRebel]

I'm looking for a cheap Digital Camera with an LCD display (not sure if I'm using the term correctly exactly - the display in the back that allows you to see what the picture looks like) and a built-in flash.

I don't take pictures much, so as long as the pictures are decent and I can put them on my computer I should be OK.

Also, what would be better - to buy a new cheaper camera, or spend equal money on a used older camera?

I don't know just how tight your budget is, but the cheapest powershot is only $89.95 shipped.

http://www.adorama.com/ICAA800BK.html

There is going to be a HUGE quality dropoff under $90 for a new camera.

You can also get a refurbished Nikon or Olympus for $50.

http://www.adorama.com/IOMFE4000GYR.html

http://www.adorama.com/INKCPS203DR.html

http://www.adorama.com/INKCPL22BLR.html

JR

 

[Tom]

This will take prefectly fine digital photos.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sanyo-VPC-...i_sku=14971549

But I'd spend the extra to get the Olympus FE-4000 JOHNYREBEL found.

 

[Kadence]

Thanks for the responses I hadn't thought of refurbished, that's probably the way to go.

Is this adorama the most popular/recommended place to go for refurbished cameras?

edit: This Kodak EasyShare C143 seems to have surprisingly good reviews and is only $56 new at amazon, only reviwer complaint is no built-in speaker which I don't really care about. Any opinions on this camera?

 

[dougp]

Thanks for the responses I hadn't thought of refurbished, that's probably the way to go.

Is this adorama the most popular/recommended place to go for refurbished cameras?

edit: This Kodak EasyShare C143 seems to have surprisingly good reviews and is only $56 new at amazon, only reviwer complaint is no built-in speaker which I don't really care about. Any opinions on this camera?

There's 9 reviews - that's not a good enough sample market. I cannot recommend any of the cheap Kodak cameras, my wife has had two break on her and my mom's is giving her fits.

Maybe you should give us your budget - that'll probably help guys find you the best bang for your buck.

 

[Kadence]

I suppose under $70.

Would the refurbished cameras above be superior to the cheap Kodak? The Nikon L22 has a 3.8 average at amazon, the Olympus FE-4000 2.6, the Nikon S203 between 2 and 2.5 for various colors.

 

[shortylickens]

For 50 bucks if you really dont care about image quality, go with one of those cheap ass taiwanese jobs at Walgreens.
BUT, these days the average cell phone does a much better job than those things. Unfortunately not all cells have a flash.

 

[Kadence]

The Nikon L22 was available for only $79 on Amazon in the color black. I like the silver much better but that was $93.80. Since the refurbished one was $59.95 itself I figured I'd just get the new one in black, it seems like a pretty good deal.

Camera seems pretty decent, simple, easy to use. It came with some software but I doubt that I will ever have occassion to use it as I'm not into picture editing. Thanks for the suggestions, especially to JohnnyRebel