My budget is about $150- 300. I also would prefer it to have AA or AAA batteries or very good battery life. One of the most important things for me is for it to hold up for a long time. I'm not like a pro photographer, i just want it for scrapbooking and emailing.
2006-11-20 03:35:11 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
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 It looks like this model has been replaced by the A630, which I would expect to be just as popular.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. 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.
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
2006-11-20 15:51:16 · answer #1 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that the Canon Digital Cameras are amazing. They take great quality pictures and they're very small and light so they're easy to take anywhere with you. I've had one for a while now and have had no trouble with it whatsoever. The one I have is not AA or AAA battery operated but it does have a very small charger that keeps it charged for quite some time :) I definatly recommend it. Seeing that you aren't looking for anything professional, you can easily get a nice simple Canon (they come in a few different colors) for decent prices, anywhere from $150-$300 like you prefer. Good luck hunting!!!
2006-11-20 11:41:10 · answer #2 · answered by merryker54 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally think Cannon is the best. I have a powershot and the battery will easily last a 2 week vacation and hundreds of pictures.
2006-11-20 11:46:50 · answer #3 · answered by Shockey Monkey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally like the canon lineup they have a wide range of size color and prices and the batteries last a long time.
a website like
www.cnet.com or www.ritzcamera.com or http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ProductCatIndexAct&fcategoryid=113
can help sort out exactly which one is right for you.
2006-11-20 14:29:30 · answer #4 · answered by c m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
costco has cannon powershot sd550 plus photo printer for $270
2006-11-20 11:37:22 · answer #5 · answered by shaunhelsom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the kodak easyshare and I love it. You can print your own pictures at home. And it is in your price range. Takes great pictures.
2006-11-20 11:43:55 · answer #6 · answered by spence6209@sbcglobal.net 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
samsung s500 ==129.00
just check www.radioshack.com
> cameras / camcorders>
2006-11-20 11:58:40 · answer #7 · answered by Kamy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋