I Might Have To Buy A Disposable Camera
@PainsOnSlate (21854)
Canada
January 19, 2018 7:44am CST
When the kids were here with their cameras at Christmas did I remember to ask them to help me buy a new camera? No, I didn't even think of it. My old faithful camera has reached the end of its life. It still take photos but they are not clear and gorgeous. I expect clear and gorgeous from my cameras.
My oldest son is a whiz with cameras, he knows what I need and I forget to mention it. He's up north plowing again and I don't want to bother him so I am thinking of a throwaway... a disposable camera for our trip south.
I have used them in the past and I'm assuming they are even better than they were years ago. What do you think?
I want a camera for our trip. I don't want to spend hundreds and get the wrong camera so maybe I will wait for my son's suggestion...
And buy a throwaway.
Any suggestions on which throwaway works the best?
The photo is mine and edited to make it happy...
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
20 Jan 18
I have a Canon that is great and easy to use. It was under $400. Personally, I love my iPad and iPhone cameras. Both my sons are amateur photographers and have all the fancy cameras, but my younger son only brought a disposable camera and underwater camera, as well as his iPhone, on his honeymoon. The disposable camera took awesome photos and was ultra inexpensive.
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
20 Jan 18
I think I might go with the disposable, My son is busy at the moment and he helped me pick it my last one - a cannon and I've had it for 10 years at least and it was fantastic. He said a while ago he would help me get another but with less options on it since I only used a few of the options on the one I have now. My iPad takes interesting photos and will be traveling with me too...We still refuse to carry a cell phone but the older we get we know its more important for our safety. I want one for the car...
all of my children have iPhones
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
23 Jan 18
@DianneN We're just trying to be different... We have several phones in the house and they all take messages, I don't like the idea of being interrupted with a cell phone ringing.I though we could live without a cell phone but driving at my age makes me want one for the car.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
23 Jan 18
@PainsOnSlate We had a car phone back in the day. It was a "cell" phone, but so huge! We had it mounted in the car.. Now days, even our grandkids have iPhones for passing the time at the ice rinks and for keeping in touch with one parent or the other who are spread thin at the rinks with one kid or the other. They do not bring the phones to school or other activities, but it's a godsend.
. Now days, even our grandkids have iPhones for passing the time at the ice rinks and for keeping in touch with one parent or the other who are spread thin at the rinks with one kid or the other. They do not bring the phones to school or other activities, but it's a godsend.1 person likes this
@JudyEv (326663)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Jan 18
We have two point and shoots (long story not worth repeating) but one has now given up the ghost. Vince is thinking of getting a new phone to replace our ancient one and will possibly get one with a camera in it. I will still have one point and shoot which suits me. Sorry but I know nothing about disposables.
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
5 Feb 18
Mine is a point and shoot too and I have two of them. I decided to take both with me and my ipad and see what happens while away. If I'm not happy, i can get a disposable down there.. I need to remember to buy batteries..
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@rebelann (111430)
• El Paso, Texas
5 Feb 18
If they do I'll bet it takes 3.2 megapixel shots @PainsOnSlate that's just not worth the effort. Maybe you can simply use your phone?
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
5 Feb 18
I honestly don't know, I am waiting to test my two cannons and if I have too i will look when in the south.
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@LadyDuck (460403)
• Switzerland
24 Jan 18
@PainsOnSlate My phone is a very basic phone and it takes bad photos, but I keep my digital camera in my handbag all the time.
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
24 Jan 18
I still don't have a cell phone or I would be doing that too.
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
25 Jan 18
@LadyDuck I'm going to test my digital this week to see if its really dying or it needs new batteries...
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@MALUSE (69390)
• Germany
19 Jan 18
Why do you want a throwaway camera? I'd take a cheap and good one which lasts. I think there aren't any bad cameras anymore.
If I were you, I'd decide on the sum of money I wanted to spend and then go to a camera shop. I want to see the camera I buy and hold it in my hands. I'm sure you can find something without disturbing your son.
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@MALUSE (69390)
• Germany
24 Jan 18
@PainsOnSlate As I've already said, there aren't any bad cameras on the market anymore. Even the cheap ones can make good photos.
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
24 Jan 18
I do love my camera but its dying, I will get a great camera but my son wanted to get me one that fits my lifestyle, this winter has been bad for us, usually he would be right on it (getting my camera) but he has been plowing snow every night and sleeping every day. My last one was expensive and worked wonderfully, I have thousands of photo from that camera, I intend to pay more money this time but will wait for my son to do it. He searches every thing he buys. For our vacation I am taking my iPad and will buy something - so that is why I was thinking throw away)
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@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
19 Jan 18
I just use my mobile phone for my photos and I think it works okay.
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
23 Jan 18
My kids do too but we still don't have a cell phone.
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
24 Jan 18
@ilocosboy because we are old, we are set in our ways of living. It drives us crazy to see people walking down the street talking on a cell phone, driving a car and talking on a cell phone, and a cell phone in hand by most people every where we look. We will have one soon but I can tell you it will be shut off until we want it on.
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
23 Jan 18
since we don't have a cell phone I think the throw-away and my iPad will do...
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
19 Jan 18
You can buy a nice point and shoot for under $100 at Walmart when you get here. I have a Canon point and shoot that is excellent. Of course, I prefer my Rebel but it is much more expensive. My Rebel 5 cost about $500 but came with two lenses and the bag (QVC)
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
25 Jan 18
@PainsOnSlate I do use my iPhone as you know from when you saw me, it is my go to camera most of the time these days.
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
24 Jan 18
My cannon point and shoot cost around $500 and I loved it but its over 10 years old and is not working well anymore. I think for my vacation I will go with a throwaway and have my son help me get a good one again later. I will have my iPad with me too...
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@Marilynda1225 (80172)
• United States
22 Jan 18
I haven't used a disposable camera in ages but I hope it works for you until you can get a new camera
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@jillybean1222 (6408)
•
21 Jan 18
we boutht a waterproof camera for a vacation a few years ago that still takes other decent pics too
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
21 Jan 18
Good to know. I've thought of getting one of those but never did.
@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
25 Jan 18
I'm going to look into it and I think I will test my cannon this week to see how good the photos are before I buy anything.
@cyberrat (204)
• Portsmouth, Ohio
28 Jan 18
@PainsOnSlate have you replaced the memory card maybe that is the issue
@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
14 Feb 18
I decided to give my old one another try, I am also using my iPad for photos.
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
23 Jan 18
I love the way you edited the photo...It made me smile.
No idea on the camera question though.
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
5 Feb 18
I enjoy playing with my photos and websites that allows me to do whatever I want with the photos. Thanks I liked this one too..
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@JSAph8888 (949)
• Philippines
19 Jan 18
Why don't you call your son and ask him about it? I'm sure he is just one call away. And you will surely buy a camera that is worth to buy.
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
19 Jan 18
good advice but he's plowing every night from 9 at night to 9 in the morning. But i will text him so he can let me know when he figures it out...
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@JSAph8888 (949)
• Philippines
19 Jan 18
@PainsOnSlate
I'm sure, he will immediately reply or call you after he read your text. Enjoy your future trip!
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@shaggin (71678)
• United States
19 Jan 18
I have to have a nice camera as well. Unfortunately the last one I bought was $600 and I hated it. I still use it because it works but I would love a better one. I plan to buy a canon next time. I have used Panasonic cameras for years and years and I have had enough of them! I would buy a disposable camera if no other option but to me they just aren't any good.
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
5 Feb 18
I have two cannons and they are going with me, I want a new one but will do with the two and the iPad, if it looks like the cannons are not working properly;y I will buy a throwaway when we get there.
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
19 Jan 18
Even those older cameras or new retro models that are good only for calling and texting have a decent camera, perhaps you would like to consider them, atleast they are not disposable and could be used over and over. The retro Nokia 3310 is only around 60 dollars or maybe even lower now
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
23 Jan 18
I will be looking into a new camera soon, still don't have a cell phone.
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
24 Jan 18
No cell phone for me but my I pad is going with me too.
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@Morleyhunt (21745)
• Canada
19 Jan 18
I have two cameras but most of my photos are taken with my smartphone.
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
5 Feb 18
I'm thinking a smart phone is what I need too. I'm taking my two cameras and ipad when we go south, I hope they work, if not I'll buy a throwaway..
