2006-11-30 05:09:26 · 7 answers · asked by Angeleyes 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
www.stevesdigicams.com is great for simple reviews on lots of cameras. I would suggest sticking with a good well-known brand, i.e. Canon, Nikon, Sony. Even their lower-priced models are still great quality. You can find cameras for cheaper (Kodak, Fuji, HP) but these won't last you as long, or have the clarity and color of a better camera. The Canon Powershot A520 is around $129. Keep in mind you'll need to purchase a memory card ($30 and up), and rechargeable batteries. You won't need to worry much about megapixels, if you are only going to print small-size photos. (Standard 4x6). A four-megapixel camera will print great quality at up to 8X10, which is more than most people need! Happy shopping!
2006-11-30 05:18:04 · answer #1 · answered by Melissa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many magazines out there and many review sites on line. Check them all out as each one is only a personal opinion. Some sources have technical tests that they put the camera and lens through. But, they generally qualify their answer but calling them Best Buy or something like that and then they put them into price categores. So, instead of having on SLR as "Best", they will have Best under $1000, Best between $1000 and $2000, and Best over $2000. Actually, it is better this way because the best cameras are always going to cost more but not everyone can afford the high prices.
It all comes down to you. What is your budget and what do you want in a camera? Do you want a point and shoot that can be carried in your pocket, a large zoom lens, etc. Depending on what you consider most important to you, you can start eliminating certain models. Then you go pick up the various cameras that are still in the running to get the feel of them. Only then can you figure out what is best - for you.
Norm
2006-11-30 05:33:23 · answer #2 · answered by nikonphotobug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no 'best' camera. It's a highly competitive industry, with a wide range of excellent products. Also- you didn't specify price or style of camera that you're looking for.
Assuming that you're looking for a compact digicam for under $300, there are quite a few good options. If you'll be taking a lot of indoor pics of family and such- I'd go with the Fuji F20 ($185 on line) or fuji F30 ($215 on line). They have, by far, the best low light performance.
for general, all around use- perhaps a Canon SD700IS or SD800IS. A bit pricier- $300 and $350, but very good image quality in a wide variety of situations.
I like the Panasonics a lot as well. they've got excellent optics (they teamed with Leica) and terrific performance. You can pick up a cute little FX01 or FX07 pretty inexpensively.
2006-11-30 05:51:13 · answer #3 · answered by Morey000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a Fugifilm Finepix 330 And its cool only paid 70 bucks for it.Had to buy a picture card for 35 bucks it hold 150 pics and can be used as a web cam and you can make 2-3 minute videos too.(The pic card that came with only held like 20 pics)
2006-11-30 05:21:39 · answer #4 · answered by Ricky Lee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can use http://www.pricegrabber.com but I think it is more important for you to know what you are shopping for first.
Please post a new question. Tell us how much you want to spend, what you plan to use the camera for most of the time, and what your prior experience is with photography. With this information, we will be much more helpful to you.
2006-11-30 15:57:30 · answer #5 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is one place to go for this - cnet.com. Seriously, they rate consumer electronics very methodically and break it down by all kinds of categories. Good luck!
2006-11-30 05:15:35 · answer #6 · answered by Kramer's Conscience 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I SAW SOME AT WAL-MART JUST GOT MY PARENTS ONE FROM THERE !!!
2006-11-30 05:13:09 · answer #7 · answered by ♥♥ lou lou ♥♥ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋