Digital cameras

[Salla]

I really want to buy a new digital camera before my trip to Vegas next summer. But I'm totally lost with what I should be looking for in a camera. And I don't trust the people who are selling them. lol They'll do whatever they have to to get something sold

Sooo...I'd like to get some opinions. Tell me what cameras you have and how you like them.

 

Oh yeah..this is what I have now..it's ok, but kinda blah and the pic quality isn't the best.

 

Thanks in advance, guys!

[AllCeline]

I really think it depends on what you want to do with it...

[Salla]

I really think it depends on what you want to do with it... 

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take pictures

[Koolan]

We need more information to make some recommendations. Portability..Is the size an important factor? Small cameras tend to have weaker zoom. Are you looking to buy one that can zoom very far. Keep in mind that you'll probably need to buy an extra memory card for the cam as the memory bundled won't be enough, factor that in the total cost. How much are you wiling to spend all together? Do you plan to "blowup" the pics later, if so, you'll need more megapixels depending on the size.

 

I have a Panasonic camera with 12x optical zoom but it's not so portable.

[celinefanonline]

i think Sony's P100 is quite good

[Bellamy]

this is the camera I'd buy for make bootleg video from A New Day show:

http://www.steves-digicams.com/2004_reviews/m1.html

 

you can sneak it in as a mobile phone, cause it looks like so much like a mobile phone. and the best is it can shoot High Quality MPEGMOVIE 4TV with Stereo Audio (640 x 480 at 30fps) limited only by storage. so buy a 1GB Memory Stick Duo PRO card with it.

 

the con of it is it's too expensive, especially the Memory Stick Duo PRO card.

[AllCeline]

this is the camera I'd buy for make bootleg video from A New Day show:

http://www.steves-digicams.com/2004_reviews/m1.html

 

you can sneak it in as a mobile phone, cause it looks like so much like a mobile phone. and the best is it can shoot High Quality MPEGMOVIE 4TV with Stereo Audio (640 x 480 at 30fps) limited only by storage. so buy a 1GB Memory Stick Duo PRO card with it.

 

the con of it is it's too expensive, especially the Memory Stick Duo PRO card.

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I think you may need more than 1GB... those videos fill up fast.

[Celine's Wife]

I've never had a digital camera..... I tend to be happy with the ever so simple disposible ones.....

[Bellamy]

I think you may need more than 1GB... those videos fill up fast.

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but the largest Memory Stick Duo PRO card for sale is 1 GB now.

[DjCeline]

i have a Kodak CX6200. it's quite small and very sweet, good quality of photos...but it has small internal memory...anyway...i like it a lot....if you choose to take pictures at the lowest quality you'll be surprised to see extremly nice pictures....and the ones at high quality are...PERFECT

[Salla]

I've decided to get a 5 MP camera. Those weren't much more expensive than the 4MP ones that I first thought of buying. I still can't decide on the brand

[Bellamy]

if you want best photo quality, buy Nikon or Canon.

if you want the stylest, light model, buy SONY, Casio or Olympus.

if you want easiest to use, maybe try Kodak easyshare models.

other major brands are not bad too.

[Salla]

this is the camera I'd buy for make bootleg video from A New Day show:

http://www.steves-digicams.com/2004_reviews/m1.html

 

you can sneak it in as a mobile phone, cause it looks like so much like a mobile phone. and the best is it can shoot High Quality MPEGMOVIE 4TV with Stereo Audio (640 x 480 at 30fps) limited only by storage. so buy a 1GB Memory Stick Duo PRO card with it.

 

the con of it is it's too expensive, especially the Memory Stick Duo PRO card.

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oooh. that looks fantastic! hmm..wonder how much it'll cost here...

 

Thanks for the suggestion

[Salla]

if you want best photo quality, buy Nikon or Canon.

if you want the stylest, light model, buy SONY, Casio or Olympus.

if you want easiest to use, maybe try Kodak easyshare models.

other major brands are not bad too.

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hmm..I think, Nikon, Canon or Sony. *goes to surf their sites*

[DjCeline]

good luck in you research and let's hope you'll find what you need

[Salla]

good luck in you research and let's hope you'll find what you need  

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Thanks

[Koolan]

So, any updates on this?

[Salla]

So, any updates on this? 

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Not yet(been too poor )..I'm going camera shopping this weekend I think

[canadianpower]

I have a Konica/Minolta Dimage Z 10 and it takes absolutely great shots, even if it has 3.2 megapixel only. But I think the one is too big for Vegas. Edited March 18, 2005 at 11:06 AM by canadianpower

[Salla]

ok..sooo I still haven't bought the new camera

 

I've heard people saying that anything above 3 MPs don't really count...so is it all the same if I buy 5,1MP camera or 7,2MP one? The 5,1MP is prettier, but the 7,2 one is only like 30 euros more expensive, so if there is a remarkable difference in the quality, I'll definetly get that one...

[Bellamy]

5,1MP is fine for most uses, unless you want photo larger than 12inch. and most 7,2MP ones are not much better than 5,1MP, but you may get some other new features as well. can you tell us which model you plan to buy?

[Salla]

5,1MP is fine for most uses, unless you want photo larger than 12inch. and most 7,2MP ones are not much better than 5,1MP, but you may get some other new features as well. can you tell us which model you plan to buy?

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7,2 MP

 

I couldn't find a site in English for the 5,1MP one, but it's pretty much the same as the 7,2MP one...as far as I understand

[Bellamy]

SONY P200 get 4.5 of 5. not bad.

Nikon Coolpix 7900 is a good alternative of SONY P200 too.

[tativale]

I have a Pentax Optio 4.0 mega pixels, I bought it last year, more than one year ago. It's good, it' makes videos, record sounds too, it's small, great zoom hehe I really like it!

 

My favorite brand is Nikon

[Salla]

I FINALLY bought the camera.

 

I wanted the red one, but they didn't have it anywhere here, so I got a black one. Haven't had time to really learn it yet, but when school ends in couple of weeks, I'm gonna start taking pics like crazy

[Koolan]

Oh gosh, that's a really nice camera!! Are you trying to be a photographer?

[Salla]

Oh gosh, that's a really nice camera!! Are you trying to be a photographer?   

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Maybe

[Bellamy]

P200 is a normal DC for family use. more pixels is not the most important thing to improve photo quality now.

I think you need at least an entry level DSLR to try to be a professional photographer.

[Salla]

P200 is a normal DC for family use. more pixels is not the most important thing to improve photo quality now.

I think you need at least an entry level DSLR to try to be a professional photographer.

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I'm SO not trying to be a professional photographer, though :lmao1:

Yup. It's a basic camera with couple of more pixels.

[canadianpower]

We also had a Sony Cybershot before and it was a very good camera. I'm sure you will make great shots.