Need new camera.?

Question

I'm looking for a good inexpensive digital camera. I've got a Canon Digital Elph Power Shot SD10 4.0 Mega Pixel. I love the camera I just want a higher mega pixel and if possible a better battery life. This one sucks up the battery within a half hour. BTW... I take LOTS of pictures. Any sugestions?

Answer 1

The Sony DSC-P200 is highly rated and I love mine.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Sony/sony_dscp200.asp

http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_attrib.php?page_id=48&form_keyword=dsc-p200&rd=1

I'd recommend purchasing an additional 512MB or 1GB Memory Stick Pro. Those big pictures can take up a lot of space.

Answer 2

If you don't end up wanting to spend big bucks on another camera, consider purchasing some rechargable batteries and a recharger. For an initial investment under $50, you can get two or three sets of batteries and almost never run out of power.

NiCad batteries are pretty good, but I recommend Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH). They recharge pretty quickly, last a long time, in use, and, of course, can be recharged about a thousand times. Either kind last longer and make more economic sense than even alkaline batteries.

After the first four of five recharges, you will have saved enough to pay for your expensive rechargables and you won't have to buy new ones for many years.

I have three sets of batteries. I keep one set in the camera, ready for instant use. I have a spare set in the camera bag, and one set constantly in the charger. If I just have to make a few snaps around the house, I just use the ones in the camera. If I have to leave pretty quickly, I grab the freshly charged ones, put them in the camera and stick the ones I took out into the charger. I have fresly charged batteries in the camera; a spare set in the bag. If I have time to prepare, I will rotate all the batteries through the charger.(It only takes a couple of hours per set) That way I have 3 fresh sets of batteries. If I am going on a trip, I also take the charger with me, and recharge the ones I used during that day.

You say you take a lot of pictures, then you know the value of having enough memory. I travel with three sets of batteries, the charger and memory cards enough to take about 1000 5meg shots. On one road trip, I filled my memory card before I was finished. I went to a self serve photo kiosk, downloaded my card onto a disc and went on with my trip. That told me I needed another memory card!

Answer 3

I own a Kodak Z730 5 megapixel digital camera. It is among the best in its class. It consists of a large 2.2 inch screen and picture quality is amazing. The best feature of this camera is that it has 4X optical as well as 4X digital zoom. Other 5 megapixel cameras usually have 3X optical and 2X digital zooms that either have the same or a higher price tag than the abovementioned Kodak digital camera. Plus the battery life is also good. I bought it from Best Buy for $199.99 It gives u the most bang for ur buck. Definitely a best buy.

Answer 4

You should go to CNET to find a review on all the camera. It does a great job. Just go to www.cnet.com. Once you are there on the left hand side, click Digital Cameras. Next, you can narrow down your search by clicking the price range, manufacturers, resolution, etc. You will end up with a short list of camera. That the list and search for the review in Steve's Digicam website or dpreview.com. If you like Canon, stick with it so it is easier for you to learn the new camera. I suggest to buy one with a big LCD. Anything smaller than 2.5" is not worth buying.

Answer 5

Canon S3. It's a prosumer but provides a lot of flexibility and ease for the amateur user. It has an extended LCD screen, high resolution and loads of mode functions. It's good for both macro and landscapes and takes amazing shots of the sea/beach. Light enough for travelling. And best of all, it's BLACK. Looks seriously professional. Back to your question, battery life has nothing to do with the camera itself. Like ooh_rah said, don't use the viewfinder or flash unless necessary.

Answer 6

Take a canon digital SLR camera, see D series. Best camera in the world

Answer 7

I'm a photographer, I don't buy the "inexpensive" ones. But I do have some advice. Don't use your flash if you don't need to, or your screen if you don't need to, that's what "sucks up the battery within a half hour."