What do you suggest....planning to get a Digital Cam

[k9krazee]

I have a Kodak EasyShare Cx6200...it was inexpensive and it does the job. It just doensn't take the best quality of pictures and practically no zoom. But like I said...at least it works In the future I'd like to have a better quality camera but just can't seem to afford that now.

[Jessika]

DEFINITELY stick with the Canon PowerShot series. I myself own a PowerShot A300 and eventhough its about three years old, still takes AMAZING pictures with AMAZING quality (even when compared to todays newer cameras). All photos at both http://dontstay.zoto.com and http://aussiestock.zoto.com were taken with this camera.

Sure a Kodak may be cheaper, but for the same price you can get a Canon with higher quailty. The PowerShot series is the absolute BEST out there right now for the price/quality ratio. I DO NOT recommend Kodaks, or HP cameras. Kodak's are good for beginners who don't know a lot... I recommend Olympus, but as SLR cameras and not digital.

EDIT: k9krazee, I didn't see nor read your post before making my reply, so don't think I'm like saying you're wrong or anything, because I'm not.

[Kfamr]

I will never buy a camera made by anything other than Canon.

I currently use the Powershot S2 1S, but have the Powershot A60 and A80.
For someone who's just wanting to take pictures and print, I suggest one of the PowerShot A-series. Great cameras for the price!

I would stay away from Sony & Kodak, personally. I've never been pleased with the pictures i've taken with them.

[Husky_mom]

does any of the canon digitals have like manual modes (like for focusing, and opening, speed, like manuals?)

the one i actually have is a canon but it´s semi automatic/manual, which i use to make artistic photographs but i need to get actualized

and i also wanted to get 11x14" prints so i can used my pics as decoration

[Jessika]

I don't know about other Canon models, (though all the ones I've used have had manual modes) but mine does have a manual mode where you can change shutter speed, exposure, etc.

EDIT: Oh and you should be just fine making 11x14 prints with a 4 - 5MP camera

Remember: the megapixels really don't mean a lot if you don't know how to use the camera. A professional photographer acn make BEAUTIFUL prints with just a 3 or 4MP camera whereas a novice beginner can have a 12MP camera and won't make good shots worth crap. It's alll in technique!!

[manda_moo87]

Get a Canon, they are the best by far.

I've got a Kodak EasyShare CX7525 and its an okay camera. I like it but I want something better, like a Canon.

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

If you are looking for a VERY compact camera then I would highly recommend the Sony Exilim. I have the 4 MPixel, but they are now making up to a 7 MPixel. ( I WANT one!!!)

It has a feature called "best shots" which has pre-configured settings for different lighting and shooting conditions, and you can also save personal settings.

It is small enough to keep in a pocket or handbag and the battery life is great.

ONE TIP - If you go for a SMALL camera - some manufacturers are cutting down on size so much that they leave out the viewfinder, so you ONLY have the LCD screen - this presents two problems:
- if you are travelling for a full day you want the option to be able to switch off the LCD and use the viewfinder to further prolong battery life
- in very bright sunlight you can't always see the LCD clearly, so you need the viewfinder.

Good luck in choosing!!