I tried out the Cannon 500 series and it takes great pics and is easy to use. I'd prefer one which also acts like a camcorder. Any other brands, or would you take the Canon over all.
Also, what kind of camera takes those panoramic pics?
2006-10-21 04:36:10 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
You've already got a budget, so that's a good start.
Next, find a friend who will help you learn how to use the camera. This "friend" could even be the clerk in your local photo shop. By "photo shop," I mean an actual camera shop or at least a camera department where the sales staff only deals with cameras and not dishwashers, too. Buy the camera that your friend recommends so that they will be able to teach you how to use it.
After you know what you are doing and are ready for your next camera - and this will come sooner than you think - you will be in a position to make your own choice.
If you have some vague ideas about price and desired features, go to http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare.asp and see what they select for you.
Choose the best one by deciding what you want to do, how much you want to learn, how far you want to progress and how much you want to spend.
http://www.dcresource.com/buyersguide/
http://www.dcresource.com/buyersguide/shopping_tips.shtml
http://www.steves-digicams.com/best_cameras.html
http://www.popphoto.com/buyingguide/
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sidebyside.asp
This link has some under-$200 cameras:
http://www.popphoto.com/cameras/3148/top-5-digital-cameras-for-august.html
Consumer Reports for November 2006 has ranked the Canon Powershot A620 as the best compact digital camera. It is becoming almost a legend for longevity at the top of various consumer lists. It looks like this model has been replaced by the A630, which I would expect to be just as popular. The A640 is virtually the same, but it is 10 MP instead of 8 MP (A630) or 7 MP (A620).
2006-10-21 07:55:41 · answer #1 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont even think about buying anything but a Cannon. Best picture quality by far and dont listen to what anyone else says about buying other brands. Cannon is and forever will be the best Camera maker
2006-10-21 04:37:28 · answer #2 · answered by Al Bundy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ignore moron #1. Consumer Reports tested cameras in the November, 2006 issue--from cheapies to high end very comprehensive testing with features/prices/recommendations/reliability by brand name. and according to CR there is minimal reliability differences except for Vivitar-it's bad. Definitely worth the money to invest in the mag or go to the library and you can read the article-about 6 pages-or even copy the pages for your use-my library charges 10 cents per page to copy.
2006-10-21 04:49:52 · answer #3 · answered by dulcrayon 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Kodak CX6330
2006-10-21 04:38:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can visit E-Bay Express.
All items are brand new and a very reasonable prices.
2006-10-21 04:45:04 · answer #5 · answered by Debbie M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋