What is your opinion on the Traveler 8.1 MP Digital Camera and Kit?

Question

What kind of SD Card can I use with this camera?

Answer 1

Apparently, I'm not the only one who has never heard of this camera. That should tell you something. Consider a Canon Powershot A630 as an EXCELLENT 8 MP camera. Get the Sandisk Ultra II SD card to go with it. I would suggest a 1 GB card.

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 It looks like this model has been replaced by the A630, which I would expect to be just as popular.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 appears quite similar and shares the "600" series numbering, so I guess it's just another upgraded version of the now-classic A620. It looks pretty much the same except for baing a 10 MP camera. The continuous drive is a little slower, but the files are larger, so that's no surprise. I own a few Nikon DSLR's and I'd buy the Canon A630 or A640 for myself.

With this camera, you will find the memory card is a cute little token of thanks from Canon, but not much more. Buy a 1 GB Sandisk Ultra II or Extreme III card. You will NEED the increased capacity and write speed to fully realize the benefits of your camera.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=canon_a620%2Ccanon_a630%2Ccanon_a640&show=all

If you want to trim the budget a little, the Canon Powershot A430, A530 or A540, are all great choices. You will still need a decent memory card as discussed above, though.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=canon_a430%2Ccanon_a530%2Ccanon_a540&show=all

Answer 2

Before today, I had never heard of Traveler...but I think it's a rebadged Vivitar camera of some sort...originating somewhere in Germany.
It's probably wise to choose a well-known brand, and I would agree with the Doc...and choose Canon.
My pick would be the A620 if you can get it...or the A630 or A640.

Answer 3

I think Traveler is a German made camera. Maybe that brand is better known overseas. Google and see where it gets you.
If you are in the US, I would go for a brand that is widely marketed here, whether Canon, Nikon, Olympus or another familiar brand.
Easier to deal with if a problem should arise either under warranty or out.