My family's HP Photosmart 935, not yet 3 years old, is no longer worth anything. The pictures are mostly black with multi-color horizontal lines everywhere.
So, I am going to by a digital camera. I am looking for something under $500, optical zoom of 4 or more, and 5 megapixels and up. I would prefer Canon, Olympus, Kodak- no HP's, please. All polite and helpful input is appreciated. Thank you all!
Here is a review of our old camera: http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/hp/photosmart_935-review/index.shtml
2006-08-28 13:18:57 · 10 answers · asked by pianoman.jeremy 4 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
Canon Powershot SD630
2006-08-28 13:32:38 · answer #1 · answered by Tiffany* 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went with this Panasonic model. It's small in size, the price was right about $550 after buying the camera with an extended warranty, carrying case, extra battery and 2GB SD memory card.
I chose this model due to size (fits in a pocket), price (about $330 on sale), resolution (5 MP), length of zoom (10X optical), the high quality Leica lens, optical image stabilization and the size of the LCD.
Since living with it for about a month, I can definitely say it takes very nice pictures for the $$. Macro up close shots are fantastic, the zoom and stabilization work very well and battery life is great.
I checked out the Sony and Canon cams - I almost bought the Canon S3 IS but passed due to it's large size and higher cost. If those items are not an issue for you check out that camera as well because it's a very nice camera.
2006-08-28 13:33:52 · answer #2 · answered by mimalmo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been using an Olympus SP-500UZ. It's 6 mp with a 10x optical zoom, and uses XD cards. I have found the color and detail to to be excellent. It's light and easy to handle, and I've really enjoyed working with it. The only issue someone might have with it is that there is no image stabilization.
Another one you might check into is the Fujifilm Finepix S9000. This one is 9 mp with a 10.7 optical zoom. Uses CF or SD cards. I love the Finepix cameras, and I think Fuji's Super CCD image sensor is one of the best around. This one feels and handles more like a standard SLR camera. I think there is a $100 rebate until August 31, so it might work into your budget. Definitely give it a look.
2006-08-28 15:26:26 · answer #3 · answered by milomax 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-05 20:29:25 · answer #4 · answered by stiver 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Canon PowerShot Pro Series S3 IS 6MP with 12x Image Stabilized Zoom.
2006-08-28 17:48:04 · answer #5 · answered by Paul 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i suggest a canon powershot, i have one that is 4 megapixl and my boyfriend has one that is 5 and they are wonderful! we bought both of ours used at cash america pawn and i highly recomend them! but for 500 dollars you should be able to get the newest canon powershot at about 6 to 7 megapixel. from my experience canon make excelent cameras. i suggest the digital elf, or the digital slr for great pics! good luck.
2006-08-28 13:32:40 · answer #6 · answered by kknpz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Canon Powershot or Elf.
2006-08-28 16:17:54 · answer #7 · answered by it's me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Canon A700 6mp--6x optical zoom--2AA batteries, takes great pictures. You should be able to get it for under $350 online.
2006-08-28 15:33:36 · answer #8 · answered by stan l 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Canon A610 or A620. I have the A610 to back-up my Nikon D70. Great camera, great reviews.
See
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canona620/
2006-08-28 14:10:26 · answer #9 · answered by Chuck 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love those Sony cybershot models. just check em out on the sony website.
2006-08-28 13:54:39 · answer #10 · answered by hearts kisses 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋