My husband and I are having a baby. We are interested in buying a digital camera, but there are SOOOOOO many options. So could someone tell me how many pixels we should get, I'd like to blow up some of the pictures on my computer. And what a good brand of digital camera is that is relativly inexpensive. Websites with pictures of the camera would be great!
2006-11-19 12:25:44 · 6 answers · asked by Jessica T 3 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
I have a camera in a metal case (makes it harder to destroy) with 3.2 megapixels and I'm very happy with it. However, 6 mp is more common now and might provide better resolution. Also, a friend has a 10 megapix camera and claims it is the equivalent of a top quality film camera.
I'd recommend a middle value of megapixels (say, 6). Otherwise, I think your most important decision is zoom (lens) and warranty.
Have fun!
2006-11-19 12:34:44 · answer #1 · answered by sci55 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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 It looks like this model has been replaced by the A630, which I would expect to be just as popular.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 being a 10 MP camera.
I own a few Nikon DSLR's and I'd buy the Canon A630 or A640 for myself.
The A620 was rated about twice as good as any as far a battery life. I hope the A630 and A640 are just as good. Use Energizer e2 LITHIUM batteries and you will be happy with battery life.
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
2006-11-19 15:27:58 · answer #2 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I have had a really good experience with Pentax. Nikon is a great name though. Going by megapixels, I would recommend a minimum of 5, but I'm sure that you could find one with a bigger number. I would probably recommend going to http://www.cnet.com/ ; you can find product reviews and also user opinions so you can have a good idea of what you might be getting. I hope that helps a bit. Good luck!
2006-11-19 12:32:25 · answer #3 · answered by jeanneji 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
radio shack has some great cameras!! go there they will show you them or you can go to www.radioshack.com. Anyway anything that is over 5 mp is good anything less will not blow up into bigger pics well. They will look grainy trust me. Kodak has an easyshare c643 6.1mp it is awesome bout $150 at radio shack. also you want to make sure it has a good optical zoom NOT just a digital zoom. 3 x or over.... ;-)
2006-11-19 12:30:44 · answer #4 · answered by sweet p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Mega pixels only matter if you plan on enlarging a picture. The more mega pixels, the more flexibility. After three mega pixels, cameras will only differ by features and quality of the manufacture.
Unless you really, really plan on enlarging. (over 8x10)
2006-11-19 12:41:59 · answer #5 · answered by nobody 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 megapixels is adequate, 4 is better. Anything more is just gilding the lily.
Kodak easy share cameras are excellent values. You can get them at your local discount retailer where the prices are cut regularly.
2006-11-19 12:28:35 · answer #6 · answered by icynici 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋