I want a camera but i dont know which brand to buy? Which is the best brand to buy?

Answer 1

My Fuji A345 digital camera is quite good.. though I believe has been replaced with updated models........ Fuji are generally one of the best 4 brands when it comes to digital cameras...... mine certainly seems to go easy on batteries.

The other brands being Nikon, Canon + Olympus (with Nikon, Fuji + Canon being the first choice of professional photographers).

Some of the SONY cameras' are also supposed to be good, but with them you're mainly paying for the brand name, and can only use SONY's own "MEMORY STICK" cards with them..... while the other brands I mention use cheaper & more universally used types of memory card, such as xD...... which can come in handy if you lose the data transfer cable for one of them, as you can transfer the card over to somebody else's camera, and download from there instead (if you don't have access to a memory card reader).

Oh yeah.... you'll also need to buy a bigger memory card... at least 128MB minimum, as they digital cameras' usually only come supplied with a 16MB card only capable of holding about 7 pictures at maximum quality.
For some reviews, and examples of pictures these are capable of, check out http://www.steves-digicams.com/

Answer 2

All of the major brands have their fans, and I have no doubt that they are all good cameras. The only camera available at the moment that I would stay away from is the Fuji S9500. I bought one and the photos are just not sharp and clear.

Take your time looking, they are getting better and cheaper as time goes by.

Optical zoom is the most important thing, get the most you can for your money.

Digital zoom is a complete waste of time, do not consider this as a factor when buying a camera. Once you have bought a camera, turn digital zoom off.

Get the most megapixels you can for your money.

As a very rough rule of thumb when comparing your final choices in camera, take the number of megapixels and multiply that by the amount of optical zoom. Buy the camera with the highest number.

Try to avoid a camera that uses two 'AA' batteries (except perhaps the Kodaks that can use the CR3 Lithium ion Battery Pack). Get a camera that either uses four, or one with its own dedicated Lithium Ion battery pack. (If you want to keep it for a long time, check the price and availability of replacement batteries. perhaps ebay?)

Answer 3

You did not give us much information, so forgive me for making the assumption that you are looking for an entry level camera.

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 need a decent memory card, though. I'd say get at least 512 MB.

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

Answer 4

Hi I work at Circuit City in the tec. dept. First off don't buy an HP. Yes, they make great computers but when it comes to cameras HP's are not to great. Canon, Nikon, and Sony are some of the best cameras on the market for non-professional use. The lens on a Nikon are top of the line so it may be higher priced than others with the same megapixel's ,but the lens makes up for that. Canon are just all around great cameras very few people have problems out of them. With any digital camera battery life is not going to be very long so you should always buy rechargeable batteries for them. Also don't go straight for bundle cameras and print docks. The print docks are very easy and nice to have but they may not be the best. There are many printers out there now that have built in viewing screens and are full size printers so you can share it with both computer and camera. Those printers also have places to ready the memory card you have so no worry about even going through your computer. Hope I have helped you. If you need any more help e-mail me.

Answer 5

I have a Canon Power Shot A410 digital. Takes great pictures zooms out to 10X. took great pictures in Hawaii. around $150.00 I think.

Answer 6

for digital, i would check out kodak brands with email/printer dock station bundle.
for film cameras , i think you can rely on olympus with zoom/red eye reduction/date imprint/autowind capabilities.
go to www.ebay.com and search for cameras. the list is endless. take your pick according to your budget and features that you like.
regards
bhalinder

Answer 7

KODAK V series.. nice and not to cheap like 200.00 but great quality pictures.. check target or walmart, radioshack does not have kodak's right now.

Answer 8

i just bought a nikkon... it is cool and cheap.

Answer 9

hp!