It was extremely frustrating because the shutter speed was so slow it would always catch my baby's face after she smiled, turned away etc. This was just not going to do -- especially with her going into her smiliest months and first holidays. However, we couldn't get an expensive camera. I was willing to pay around 100-150 for a new camera.
By doing some research (librarian remember?) I found out that the shutter speed recommended for photographing children was 1/1000 (or 0.1) or less. Believe you me when I tell you it is stinking hard to find such a fast shutter speed for under $200. Most point and shoot cameras have a .2 or .4. I also wanted something over 10 megapixals and if possible a 5x zoom. I know, I am crazy.
Based on everything I had seen, reading reviews etc. Fuji had the fastest cameras for the lowest prices. I ended up picking out the Fine Pix J38 model for $119 smackeroos at Walmart. Right on budget.
Let me say, the difference is staggering. I have gotten more smiling/cute pictures with this camera in one day that in the past six months of my daughters life! Plus it has a a baby mode for taking pictures specifically of babies and does not require a flash. Awesome!!!
If you have a baby, or are going to have a baby I would highly recommend this camera for parents on a budget who don't know/want to fiddle with all kinds of settings .
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