I'm more concerned with form factor than picture quality...
2006-08-09 12:24:21 · 7 answers · asked by rpathak 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
Ideally, something that uses SD would be great....
2006-08-09 12:25:19 · update #1
canon power shot sd550
large lcd
sd memory
max res 7.1mp, vga 640x480 res mpeg video
auto/manual settings
sturdy metal body
size of a deck of cards, fits in a shirt pocket/purse so you can take it everywhere!
2006-08-09 13:46:26 · answer #1 · answered by pandora the cat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Compacts----Olympus stylus 500 or Kodak EasyShare Dx Series---- both have longer than usual battery life, 5 and 6 mgpixils correspondingly.
Sub compacts----Canon SureShot Sd300 series, 4 mgpixils
Advanced Compacts-- Fugifilm FinePix E 500 series, 6 mgpixils
Superzoom-----Panasonic DMC LZ5S - 6x opt and 4x digital zoom. Plus audio / video capability, 6 mgpixils
Buy for $226.00 at amazon.... and others including free shipping. All these cameras can be bought for less than $300.00, ,just do some internet shopping and look for free shipping. Try Amazon, or Biz-rate under digital cameras or specific brands and models
2006-08-09 15:32:45 · answer #2 · answered by Benj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would be the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H2. This is the older model of the Sony's ultrazoom camera, the DSC-H5:
http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/sony/dsc_h5-review/
What's the difference? The H5 is 7 megapixels instead of 6 and has a nicer screen on the back. It also costs about $150 more.
I think this is the best price online currently for the H2.
http://www.pricegrabber.com/user_sales_getprod.php?masterid=17744353&lot_id=3139001
2006-08-09 14:38:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got a big $400 Fuji on the Sears website for $200. Check places such as Sears or Ritz camera for last years models and you should be able to get a good deal.
DO NOT buy a Sony. Bought one for my daughter and it broke twice in the first year.
2006-08-09 12:27:58 · answer #4 · answered by WendyD1999 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't care about picture quality, it doesn't really matter as anything will take a picture. Go for the highest pixels and then the best brand. I have had extremely good luck with Canon and highly recommend their products.
2006-08-09 12:44:50 · answer #5 · answered by ginabgood1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've got lots of options depending on what you plan on using the camera for. Here's my recommendations, I'm a big fan of Kodak cameras:
Here's the most "stylish" of the group if you're looking for form factor:
Kodak V603: 6MP, 3x Optical zoom, $299. Pros: Small size (like a deck of cards), comes in several colors, easy use, large 2.5" LCD, Kodak color and quality, lots of megapixels. Cons: less zoom than others, but enough to get by.
Others:
Kodak Z650: 6MP, 10x Optical zoom, $299. Pros: Great zoom, easy use, Kodak color and quality, lots of megapixels. Cons: While not "bulky" it won't quite fit in your pocket.
Kodak C875: 8MP, 5x Optical zoom, $299. Pros: Super high megapixels, easy use, Kodak color and quality. Cons: lacks some more advanced / manual features, but most people wouldn't notice.
Kodak Easyshare ONE: 6MP, 3x Optical zoom, $299. Pros: Built in Wi-Fi allows you to email pics from camera, 3" LCD, easy use, Kodak color and quality. Cons: Unless you want Wi-Fi you can get more camera for your money with something else.
Kodak P850: 5MP, 12x Optical zoom, $299. Pros: Huge zoom, image stabilization, large 2.5" LCD, more advanced / manual features for advanced user, easy use, Kodak color and quality. Cons: Lower, but still good on megapixels.
2006-08-09 12:42:16 · answer #6 · answered by snwbrder0721 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Canon A700. 6mp. 6x optical zoom, takes great pictures, uses SD cards. Look it up on www.pricegrabber.com.
2006-08-09 16:36:39 · answer #7 · answered by stan l 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋