I am shopping for a digital camara. I just dont know where to start.
what should aI know when buying one? I will be using it for special occasions and family pics.
thanks
2006-08-28 09:40:56 · 12 answers · asked by Monalisa 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
Look at the Fujifilm Finepix series of cameras. There's probably one to fit your budget. I used to be an Olympus-only fan, but a salesman talked me into trying one of the Finepix models, and now I love these as well.
Just about every digital camera brand has models that range from excellent quality to poor/iffy quality. Your choice of camera should depend mainly on your ultimate end use - are you just e-mailing pictures to family and friends? Or, do you intend to make nice, large prints later on? Don't let anyone talk you into more camera than you need/want, but don't buy less than you want, either.
I'd do some research online. Find a couple of cameras that fit your budget, (try the suggestions given in other responses to your question) and then search for reviews on them. Here's a site that I use a lot when I'm researching cameras for friends/co-workers:
http://www.dpreview.com/
Cameras I have found good reviews on include the Canon Digital Rebel XT, the Olympus E-Volt 500, the Olympus SP-500UZ, and the Fuji Finepix series.
When you're pricing cameras, you'll want to include the following accessories:
- memory card (the card that comes with the camera won't have enough space for more than a few photos)
- card reader (not absolutely necessary, but very handy and saves battery life)
- rechargeable batteries and charger
- a decent case
2006-08-28 15:46:02 · answer #1 · answered by milomax 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had two Kodak easy share cameras and loved both of them. The second one I bought as an upgrade. They are easy to use - but come with features that you can utilize (or not) for more creative photographs. And they are very affordable. I will stay with the Easy Share Family until I can afford a DSSL type (the really expensive, professional type) I have gotten some incredible pictures with no real effort other than framing the shot.....
2006-08-28 09:54:32 · answer #2 · answered by kathleen f 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bought a Concord 5063 AF 5 mega-pix for something under a $100 on sale. I think it was at Circuit City. You can check their website for more info. I've had mine for a while and I like it. The only complaint I have is the battery cover likes to come off some times if I'm not careful. Actually I solved that problem by folding up some tin foil and placing it under the lid to give it a snugger fit.
2016-03-26 23:13:46 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was in the same boat as you! I got one for my birthday yesterday, it's a Casio Z600. It is easy to read, has lots of choices, and was $249 at BestBuy. It has a big 2.7 LCD and looks sharp, with not a lot of buttons. I also looked at Kodak Easy share, but it seemed too big for my hands, also looked at a sony W30, but they were out of stock. The Casio is 6 pixels. I'm learning a lot!
2006-08-28 10:07:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Canon Elph
2006-08-28 09:43:12 · answer #5 · answered by Troy S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Samsung
2006-08-28 09:43:49 · answer #6 · answered by whitesilk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kodak has some very versital and inexpensive cameras. I have one that is 10x optical zoom and 4.0 megapixel...I paid 299. They up it to 5.0 megapixel just after I bought it for that price level...I think they are up to 6.1 now.
2006-08-28 09:44:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
canon A620 7 mp 199 , search in yahoo for it.
very nice pic quality
2006-08-28 09:55:18 · answer #8 · answered by Mar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kodac easy share cx7300
2006-08-28 09:45:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you want a good quality camera i recommend the cannon eos rebel. they range in price and i think i gave about 800 dollars for mine but they make them for much less.
2006-08-28 09:44:00 · answer #10 · answered by SST 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋