What's the best digital camera

[petsbestern]

for between $200-$300? I don't have enough money yet but I want to take pics of my pets so I'm collecting. Ay suggestions as to what would be the best in that price range?

[Kfamr]

I really like my digital camera. It's cheap in cost but high quality in photos. The one I have right now is a Fuji Film FinePix 1300. We're going to be getting a new one, just because I want video recording and zoom. The new one with video recording and zoom is $199.00 You can view more info about it HERE. (http://www.fujifilm.com/JSP/fuji/epartners/Products.jsp?nav=0&parent=PRODUCT_CATEGORY_499915&product=43860772)
http://www.fujifilm.com/JSP/fuji/epartners/images/A200-Detail.jpg

[slleipnir]

Mine was a little over 200 I think. Its a Kodak DC3400 (Zoom Digital Cam)
http://shopping.yahoo.com/catz/images/2a/46/catz.p.kod_1146703.jpg
It's a nice cam :]

[petsbestern]

That looks like a cool camera Kfmar! I'm thinking Sony or Fuji. I hear they are the best. My friend has a Sony and its awesome! It takes such great pics of her kitty and makes video clips with sound too. :) I hope I get some more suggestions. Does anyone have a Sony? If so, please tell me about it!

[The Cat Factory]

I have a KODAK DC240 Zoom Digital Camera. It's discontinued now, though.

[petsbestern]

Thanks! Any more suggestions? :)

[Kfamr]

I don't really like Sony cameras... my aunt's camera which cost more than mine too horrible pictures compared to my fuji.

[boscibo]

I really like Sony cameras, I have 2 of them. Maybe your aunt's is one of the floppy based cameras - they came out a long time ago and don't have the resolution the newer ones have.

My FD-91 (floppy based) cost $1000 in 1998, and it isn't even a megapixel. But it does have a great 14x zoom. It was the top-of-the-line digital camera when it came out.


My other Sony is a DSC-S85 that is a 4.1 MP and it takes excellent pictures (about $450-$499 now). It uses memory sticks. I keep thinking about selling both of mine and getting a Sony 717, ( that would combine the good zoom and the pixel quality) but the reason I got the S85 is it is smaller without the big zoom lens and I can take it everywhere with me.

Go to places like dpreview (http://www.dpreview.com/) and Steve's Digicams (http://www.steves-digicams.com/default.htm) and do some research, both good sites.

My advice is to get the best camera you can afford. I have seen so many people turned off to digital photography when they bought the cheapest cameras, and then were disappointed when the pictures looked crummy.

[boscibo]

Oh yeah - I have some examples (mostly from the S85, if they're from the Mavica FD-91 it will say so) on my page here. (http://boscibo.blogspot.com/) (Warning - lots of pictures)

[kai]

haha mine...sorry to say...is a piece of crap. haha but i guess that's what you get for paying 43 dollars lol

Ours is a Fuji A303 ; costs a bit more , but that other one (first reply) must be good too! We love Fuji!!

Here are a few sites where you can find lots of info

http://www.megapixel.net/html/issueindex.php?lang=en (lots of info on prices here !!)

http://www.dpreview.com

http://www.dpreview.com/forums (you can even post a question here !)

Success !

[popcornbird]

I'm a Sony fan, and although I also love Fuji, my first choice is always Sony. We got our Sony for $200 on sale. Its EXCELLENT. Very beautiful/clear pics, very easy to use (just plug into your computer to transfer the pics), size is small, makes video clips, has an awesome flash, and its just great. I love Sony!

[petsbestern]

Popcornbird, are the pics in your sig taken from your Sony? They are beautiful! I think I'll go for a Sony after I get enough money! :p