Canon Digital Camera with best features, best performance & best price
2006-11-23 07:48:39 · 5 answers · asked by arun k 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
You didn't specify your budget or your photographic interests, which leads me to believe that you are new at digital photography. Please forgive me making the assumption that you are looking for an entry level camera if this incorrect.
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 It looks like this model has been replaced by the A630, which I would expect to be just as popular.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
2006-11-23 17:23:36 · answer #1 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say go with the digital rebel xt its price has come down quite a bit since the new xti came out it has 8mp and is an slr with numerous lenses to choose from. It has a high speed image processor that can really preform without waiting between pictures. note for best use of the high speed processor get high speed CF card. I use a 80x cf and can shoot over 20 pics at 3fps before slowing down. It also has a built in flash which for some reason some of the higher priced models don't have.
2006-11-23 16:07:46 · answer #2 · answered by c m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one can tell you which camera is best for you. You have to make that choice yourself.
All of Canon's digital cameras are great. So you just have to decide what you want it to do.
Use Canon's Product Advisor. It asks a number of questions and then gives you suggestions based on your answers.
The link below should work.
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ProductAdvisorAct&fcategoryid=145&modelid=14220#
2006-11-23 21:56:03 · answer #3 · answered by mcenut 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Canon Rebel XTi + Canon EF 17-85mm IS USM lens
2006-11-23 23:42:11 · answer #4 · answered by dand370 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i just got a Canon PowerShot A530 and i love it.. try this site i hope it helps
http://www.bizrate.com/digitalcameras/
2006-11-23 15:58:01 · answer #5 · answered by name_forgotten 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋