Cameras

[slleipnir]

I've asked this before, I know, but I only got like 2 or 3 replies lol. As I said before, I'm interested in buying a new digital camera. I've been looking at a few and I'm thinking of getting one tomorrow.

I'm curious what type of camera to you have (megapixels and type) and an example of a photo you took with it if you have one availible

What type would you recommend? I don't really want to spend more then 400 on one. Atleast no more then 500. I would like a decent one, better then what I own now (2.0 megapixel Kodak DC3400) Pretty good camera, but I'm looking for something that would take better pictures. I'm looking into a 4.0 megapixel as 5 and 6 are really expensive O_o

Kinda I was looking at were either Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P43 4.1MP, Fuji FinePix A340 4.0MP, or Hewlett Packard Photosmart R707 5.1MP

Anyone have one of those? Are they any good?

[popcornbird]

I have a Sony Cybershot with 2 megapixels, and its an excellent camera. My friend has the 4 megapixels Sony Cybershot, and the pics it takes are just amazing. I really want to get that when I get my own camera. (The one I use now is my brother's but we share it). I do have lots of picture samples, but don't really feel like uploading right now. Might post one later. I do recommend Sony though. We've had our's for close to 3 years now and have never had a single problem with it. Its a great camera, very long lasting, easy to use, and takes great pictures as well.

[Dogz]

I am thinking about getting the Canon G5 with 5 megapixels. I am sure it is going to be a great camera.

I have heard good things about Fujis, Sonys, and Canons, so those would probably be good choices.

I have a Kodak digital camera with 3.2 megapixels. Here is an example.


I don't like it very much.

Good luck!

[Randi]

We have a Nikon, but it's not new, so take a look at some reviews of them all!

http://www.dpreview.com/forums/forum.asp?forum=1007

Hope you find the right one for you!

[Glacier]

I have an Olympus C-50 zoom. It's 5.0 megapixels. I love it!!!!

[binka_nugget]

I've got a Sony Cybershot DSC-T1 and a Canon Powershot A60.

The Sony is a 5 megapixel and as far as picture quality goes, it's okay. A lot of the pictures have a lot of noise on them but the 640x480's seem alright. I think it's closer to a point and shoot rather than the ones with more options to play around with. Definately not worth the $800+ though. The only thing I like is that the videos can be 640x480.

I LOOOOOOOOOOOVE the Canon. It's only 2mp but the quality is awesome! It's very sturdy too. I've dropped it countless times (this includes dropping it in snow) but it's still working wonderfully. But since you're looking for a higher megapixel one, I'd probably go with the A80. The Canons seem really reliable.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by slleipnir

... I'm interested in buying a new digital camera.
I've been looking at a few and
I'm thinking of getting one tomorrow.

I'd suggest a LOT more research -
"buying one tomorrow" sounds like a bit of a rush!

FIRST QUESTION you need to answer is WHAT are you going to DO with the photos you take???

If you plan to PRINT them -
the greater the number of "megapixels" that you can afford is the way to go...

BUT!
If you plan to Share your Photos via the Internet -
sending them by E-mail, putting them on PhotoBucket or Imagestation, or Posting them on sites like Pet Talk...

Anything over 2 megapixels is sort of a waste...
because the Internet can't Display or Use the 3, 4, 5 or more megapixel Resolution.

Features you can really USE??
Best one to be sure you get is "OPTICAL ZOOM" (NOT "digital zoom").

Anothe GOOD line of Digi Cam is = Canon

Their compact PowerShot A- series are NICE Cameras!

A60 is a 2 megapixel camera with 3x Optical Zoom
A70 is 3 m-pix + 3x Optical Zoom
A80 is 4 m-pix + 3x Optical Zoom

ALSO Remember - the Greater the number of mega-pixels you USE
to take a picture - the Greater the Storage Capacity you need
to be able to take more than a few shots before the camera's Storage Medium fills up!!

LARGE Mega-pixel Cameras NEED BIG storage cards -
which can be quite expensive!

PS: Canon has a GREAT toll-free Customer Support Live Help-Line -
will really HELP you if you have problems using the camera and/or
downloading the pix onto your puter!

SHOP AROUND before you rush out to buy!

/s/ Phred

[Logan]

I have a Canon A300 with a digital zoom. My husband has an Olympus that has an optical zoom (10x). It is the BEST!!!!! But my camera suffices for what I need right now. And if I need more sophisticated pictuers, I use my 35mm with film and have it developed!

[slleipnir]

Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke

I'd suggest a LOT more research -
"buying one tomorrow" sounds like a bit of a rush!

FIRST QUESTION you need to answer is WHAT are you going to DO with the photos you take???

If you plan to PRINT them -
the greater the number of "megapixels" that you can afford is the way to go...

BUT!
If you plan to Share your Photos via the Internet -
sending them by E-mail, putting them on PhotoBucket or Imagestation, or Posting them on sites like Pet Talk...

Anything over 2 megapixels is sort of a waste...
because the Internet can't Display or Use the 3, 4, 5 or more megapixel Resolution.

Features you can really USE??
Best one to be sure you get is "OPTICAL ZOOM" (NOT "digital zoom").

Anothe GOOD line of Digi Cam is = Canon

Their compact PowerShot A- series are NICE Cameras!

A60 is a 2 megapixel camera with 3x Optical Zoom
A70 is 3 m-pix + 3x Optical Zoom
A80 is 4 m-pix + 3x Optical Zoom

ALSO Remember - the Greater the number of mega-pixels you USE
to take a picture - the Greater the Storage Capacity you need
to be able to take more than a few shots before the camera's Storage Medium fills up!!

LARGE Mega-pixel Cameras NEED BIG storage cards -
which can be quite expensive!

PS: Canon has a GREAT toll-free Customer Support Live Help-Line -
will really HELP you if you have problems using the camera and/or
downloading the pix onto your puter!

SHOP AROUND before you rush out to buy!

/s/ Phred

Lol as I said at the first of the post "I've asked this before, I know, but I only got like 2 or 3 replies lol. As I said before, I'm interested in buying a new digital camera."

In otherwords I didn't wake up this morning and decide to get one tomorrow. I've been thinking about it for months now and looking into tihngs.

Thanks for the comments and info everyone

[BCBlondie]

I have a Sony Cyber-shot with 4.0 megapixels... excellent camera!!! I've never had a problem with it, and you can see the pics I've taken...

Like these two:


(Pic I took of my friend)



My camera also takes videos with sound.. and other effects like b/w, sepia, and stuff..
You've seen the pics I've taken of my pets with the camera. I like it very much!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

I would recommend about any camera from the Canon line. I've got the S400 and I love it! And like Phred said, don't pay the big bucks for all the mega-pixels if all you're going to do is post on the internet. They're really are a lot of great cameras out there, you just have to determine which features you want.

For me, one of the most important features - besides video - was the to make sure it had Macro mode. This is what you need to take those real real close ups. For instance, my camera can get good pictures as close as 2 inches from the subject. I know my last camera it was like 9 inches away you had to be or the pics would be out of focus.

[Kfamr]

Another vote for Canon.
I just got the Canon PowerShot A80, as I haven't had the chance to take many scenery photos and such, the only ones I have are of the dogs. I had the A60, which is just basically an older version of the A80..... The A60 took WONDERFUL pictures, and doesn't cost as much as the A80 does. It's only 2MP though, while the A80 is 4.

Both of them have video/sound, B/W, sepia, options to change the different lighting(as if you were using daylight, fluroresent lights..etc), and some sort of white balance type dealy which turns pictures blue. I don't know what the actuall use for it is, but it's neat They also take great close-ups. I can get almost literally up the dog's noses and see every "scale" on their nose.

When I got my A60, I taught myself how to use it basically.... it's the same with the A80, but I actually plan on reading the manual...... one of these days.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by Kfamr
but I actually plan on reading the manual...... one of these days.

Suuuurrreee you will, Kay. I've had mine for over a year now and I still haven't read the manual. Although I keep meaning too...... The good news is that so much of it is self-explanatory - whew!

[Kfamr]

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom
Suuuurrreee you will, Kay. I've had mine for over a year now and I still haven't read the manual. Although I keep meaning too...... The good news is that so much of it is self-explanatory - whew!

I'd really like to, seriously!! LOL. One of these days... isn't that how it always goes? But yes, luckily Canons are very user friendly, atleast the ones i've had experience with.

[popcornbird]

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom
Suuuurrreee you will, Kay. I've had mine for over a year now and I still haven't read the manual. Although I keep meaning too...... The good news is that so much of it is self-explanatory - whew!

LOL! I don't think I've even SEEN our camera's manual before. We've had the camera for about 3 years, and no one ever looked at the manual. Its too user friendly to need the manual.