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I know people have asked about this before, but these change so quickly. Anyone have a good recommendation for a digital camera? I think I have the wife convinced we need to get a new one to replace our two defunct ones. I'd prefer to spend under $300, but I don't mind creeping over that a little if it means a better camera.
TIA.
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Sky Captian Joined: 08-03-2005, 10:45 AM Posts: 2378 Location: Seattle, WA (Ruins of Mega-City Two)
I am a believer in Canon camera and so recommend one of those for sure. To get the best information about possible cameras, there is the excellent website where you can do side by side comparisons, view reviews, etc.
My recommendation would be the relatively new Canon PowerShot A710 IS. It has 7 megapixels, image stability, macro range of 1cm, 6x optical zoom which is pretty good.
Overall, this is a great camera for $300 - $350 price range.
Sky Captian Joined: 08-03-2005, 10:45 AM Posts: 2378 Location: Seattle, WA (Ruins of Mega-City Two)
One thing to remember is that mega-pixels and optical zoom really amount to the same thing in the long run. To get both high, you would spend a lot more than $300, but getting high pixels means you can crop down to a smaller size as if you were zooming.
I have the S2IS and have been really happy with the 10x optical zoom, but the megapixels are only 5, and the camera is a little bulky. I am actually thinking of picking up the A710IS as a small camera to always carry around with me.
Don't underestimate the the Images Stability feature which is a huge help. The A710IS is the first A series camera to get IS, which is what has me so tempted.
WorldWorks Moderator Joined: 10-17-2006, 05:54 PM Posts: 1847
I have a Sony Cybershot (not sure of the model number, it's in the car) and I think it's great. They run about $200 and take great pics of minis and kids
If you've seen my Rezolution demo table, I took the pics with this camera.
Commander Joined: 07-19-2003, 03:24 AM Posts: 3425 Location: Sydney
Funny this thread should surface now (though knowing the boards, not uncommon). I am looking at getting the whilst in Hong Kong.
I have grown up with using the EOS before it went digital as my family is camera mad (pen mad and also watch mad also). This is my younger brother's , between he and my uncle there is at least a couple of hundred thousand dollars in camera equipment.
I currently use a EOS 300D but it's not mine so with a wealth of lens and bits to borrow from I'm laying down the money.
Dirigible Joined: 06-15-2004, 08:55 AM Posts: 1146 Location: St. Petersburg, FL
I'm so in love with the Digital Rebel that I'm holding off on buying a replacement Digital Camera and saving for the Rebel. Yes, it is somewhat expensive, but it's a digital SLR, and it will replace my film SLR which is extremely old, manufactured in 1976 and needs some expensive repairs.
I had purchased a somewhat less expensive camera, and while I liked it, I missed what I could do if it were an SLR. Unfortunately, it was stolen about 6 months ago and that's when I decided to go for the Rebel. I plan on getting it for my Birthday in July.
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Like buying a vehicle, it all depends on what you want to use it for.
Somewhere around 3 megapixels you have the capability to produce beautiful 8x10 glossy photos. Anything over that and you are now talking 11x17 or even larger (small poster sizes).
My old Olympus is only 1.3 megapixels and can handle 5x8 photos. I can obviously print them out larger (and have done so) but they are just not quite as crisp as I would like them to be. Then again, I bought this camera back when 2.x mega was the top camera.
Digital zoom is worthless, all it does is double the size of the pixels. If it's not an optical zoom, don't bother.
For taking family photos you really only need the 3 megapizels, probably a 3x optical zoom. For hobby photo it's nice to have a "macro" setting that allows you to focus on something perhaps 6" away (instead of several feet).
My Olympus Camedia D-460 has a 3x and a macro setting. I can get about as close as I want when taking piccys of minis. This is my second Olympus, the previous was a non-digital and it lasted forever (my wife lost it, so it could still be working somewhere). My next camera will likely be an Olympus.
My advice, unless you really NEED to take poster-sized photos, you would be better off going for a lesser megapixel model (saving LOTS of money) and then witht he extra funds in your $300 budget you could buy an extra memory card, perhaps a tripod (maybe even one of those small tabletop models, to aid taking piccys of minis and terrain) and some other camera goodies.
That all said, if I WERE going for an ultra fancy camera, I might go for something like
It's 7 megapixels and 10x optical zoom and fully featured, for about $230 with free shipping.
Sky Captian Joined: 08-03-2005, 10:45 AM Posts: 2378 Location: Seattle, WA (Ruins of Mega-City Two)
You are right Steve, most people really don't need more than a max of 5.0 megapixels, but everyone always wants more. The Olympus you linked to sounds good, but I generaly don't like how colors come out on Olympus models. Some people don't like the brightness of the colors on a Canon, but I'm a firm supporter of the brand. I have tried Nikon, and tested Sony and Olympus... but I'm happiest with a Canon.
Trying to convince my wife to squeeze the new camera for me into the budget I do want to get my hands on both the A640 and the A710IS though, as there is something to be said for holding a camera before purchasing. I suspect I'll get the A710IS as it has very good megapixels, image stability so a tripod isn't as essential, and a reasonable zoom. Sure, it doesn't have a swivel LCD which can be very useful, but I can live without that for a small snapshot camera.
Dirigible Joined: 10-28-2004, 08:48 AM Posts: 1330 Location: NE Ohio
I have both a (4mp) point and shoot. I have had it for 4 years. (The image quality & color saturation is amazing for a point & shoot. (check my deviant site for pictures take with it). IT has a Zeiss lens! )
And a recently acquired (8.2mp) for Christmas. It is my first foray into real dSLR territory. (which requires the purchase of expensive interchangable lenses).
MY friend just picked up this model:
. With the addition of expanded movie recording abilities. The huge Optical ZOOM range. A reasonably fast glasss (f2.7-3.5) It also has the form factor that is similar to a traditional SLR camera. And has the tilting flip screen viewer on the back...plus it's under $300USD.
So, in short, I absolutely swear by Canon cameras & their quality/ease of use. AS mentioned above, IS (image stability should not be understated). The battery life has been huge on both of these cameras, even with using a flash.
I'd look for one with the best range of optical zoom and large LCD screen. Plus Macro shooting ability. I wouldn't go under 5-6 mega-pixels. But keep in mind, even the higher mega pixel sensors are very, very small. And don't capture the equivalent amount of detail as a larger dSLR sensor would. Nor is it as light sensitive. But this is not to take anything away... just something to be aware of.
Canons have an outstanding noise reduction algorithm allowing for higher ISO speeds in low-light. (reduces graininess in low-light shots).
Thank you for all the feedback. (And keep it coming in case others are looking.)
I ended up buying the Canon Powershot A640, and got a kit that came with a 4G memory card, card reader, mini tripod, case, rechargeable batteries and charger, and a few other goodies. All in all, I think I did pretty decently on the price.
I wanted the higher megapixels because I end up doing a lot of zooming, and/or blowing up and cropping - and in that case, the extra pixels are worth it. Plus, hopefully we won't have to buy another camera for a good while. Its also got 4x optical and 4x digital zoom, can record movies with sound at 30 frames at 640x480, lots of shooting modes, etc.
I'm hoping it gets here this week so I can snap some shots of my manor build this weekend - I'm out of town all next week.
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