I want to get my sister a digital camera for her birthday. I don't know much about them. What is good as far as mega pixels, memory and price and suggestions on a model? I'm not looking to spend a fortune.
2006-09-10 12:57:46 · 8 answers · asked by I love sushi 4 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
About $200 is about the minimum that you'll need to spend for a decent, current model digital camera. This doesn't include the memory card- which would be another $40 for a nice 1Gbyte card.
There are a number of really fine products from a number of vendors. Canon, Sony, Panasonic, Fuji are, in my opinion, leading the quality game. Although there are fine products from Kodak, Pentax, Olympus, Nikon and a few others as well. Stick with the name brands! However- each of these companies produce better and worse cameras.
I'd go for one of the compact digicams these days. Their image quality is getting excellent and they're getting faster to use.
Canon and Sony make great little cameras- but they are pricey! you pay for the name and there are high quality cameras from some other mfgs.
Canon does make a lower priced line that isn't too bad. Their A series has some nice models. the A530 is under $200 at some on line retailers, and isn't a bad camera. But a few cuter ones are as follows:
The Panasonic FX01 ($240 at buydig.com) or newer FX07 ($300) have a wider 28mm lens and image stabilization built in- which are both terrific features.
I like the Fuji F30 ($310), or lower priced but every bit as good F20 ($218 at buydig.com). they are the ONLY compact digicams that work well in low light, such as indoors. Both have outstanding battery life and are very quick to start up and focus.
2006-09-10 15:39:09 · answer #1 · answered by Morey000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The more mega pixels, the better. The average today is 5 to 6 Mega pixels. If you go to any Target store.. they often have close outs on certain models. They range in price from as low as 149.95 up to 339.95 in that range. One good thing about purchasing it at a Target store is that if your sister doesn't want the camera you picked out, it can be returned and exchanged for a different one ! Good Luck ! :)
2006-09-10 20:01:19 · answer #2 · answered by tysavage2001 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't get anything below 6 megapixels these days. Make sure the optics in the lens are of good quality, and if possible get a camera with image stabilization. Canon, Samsung, and Nikon are some good brands to choose from. Try looking for something in the Canon PowerShot SD series of cameras. They are small but powerful.
2006-09-11 00:10:55 · answer #3 · answered by Dystopian J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she isn't going to be printing extremely large pictures or posters from it or use it professionally then you would be fine to get her something with between 2-4 megapixels. You should be able to get like a Kodak or Fugifilm camera for about 100 or so. I've had a good experience with both of those brands.
2006-09-10 20:01:19 · answer #4 · answered by lparker_2005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love my Kodak EasyShare. I don't know how much you are wanting to spend, but having the printer dock is really nice.
2006-09-10 20:04:59 · answer #5 · answered by megant 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get her a sony cybershot...it has nice screen and have 5.1 megapixel! so sexy and nice!
2006-09-10 19:59:39 · answer #6 · answered by chillyraine 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
sony is best for home use
2006-09-10 20:04:59 · answer #7 · answered by love is life 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
spend $(((((((99999999999999999999
2006-09-10 19:59:29 · answer #8 · answered by ♥*_*♥ 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋