What's the best digital camera? or recommend?

Question

I love the brand sony, but ive heard and did some research that its not the best brand. Ive heard that canon is though?
share your opinion

Answer 1

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 It looks like this model has been replaced by the A630, which I would expect to be just as popular.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. I see a rebate on the Sandisk Extreme III cards that actually makes them cheaper than the Ultra II's, so there is no reason not to buy the faster card. The rebate offer ends 12-31-06, though. If you don't find this elsewhere, I saw it at http://www.bhphotovideo.com


http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=canon_a620%2Ccanon_a630%2Ccanon_a640&show=all

http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_reviews/a640.html
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_reviews/a630.html

If you want a sleek, smaller camera that will easily fit in your pocket, consider the Canon Powershot SD600. It gives up some of the features of the A630 and 640, but at least it still has an optical viewfinder, which I consider to be essential.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=canon_a630%2Ccanon_a640%2Ccanon_sd600&show=all

http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_reviews/sd600.html

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

http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_reviews/a530.html
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_reviews/a540.html
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_reviews/a430.html

Answer 2

Ten years, that's a tough one, and it does depend on how much you shoot. A pro who might shoot 5000 images every month in some godforsaken place will wear out the mechanicals of a camera quite rapidly, in under 3 years. If it's hard use that you're subject your camera to, then you need to get a tank of a camera Nikon D3/3S/3X and Canon 1DmkIV and 1DsMkIII would be the type of camera you want. You'll need a weather sealed lens to go with it. Even then it's not going to be indestructible. If you're really willing to splash then a Leica M9 system may also be an option, the Leica is a more spartan camera which means less to go wrong. If you're going to use it in extreme conditions, then you have to look at pure mechanical cameras, and shooting film, maybe a Leica M3, which has no electronics to break. If you're going to baby your camera, and only take it out when the sun is shining, and the weather is warm then I'd imagine the current Canon 550D (or any other entry level SLR) and kit lens would probably do the job. Of course it goes without saying that between the 550D and the 1D there are a lot of cameras that can stand up to varying amount of abuse, so it really depends on how you want to use the camera.

Answer 3

Right now I suggest something in a Canon or Nikon Digital Camera. Those two lines still have very good product for your money and customer support. Sony makes a good product but fails when it comes to warranty service, or any type of service for that matter. That wont be the case with Canon or Nikon. Oh yeah, how about shopping at a CAMERA store, instead of a department stores.....I had a customer last week who paid an extra $300 because he went to BEST BUY instead of a camera store, like he SHOULD have in the first place!

Answer 4

Yes...I bought the Kodak EasyShare Z650. It's a 6.1 MP with a 10X optical zoom. This camera is going for about $229.00 now but maybe even cheaper with the after holiday specials. I'll post a website so you can read up on it . I love it. It takes GREAT pictures and with the 10X optical zoom, I can bring in people a half a block away. You can also buy a docking station for it and print the pictures so easy.

Answer 5

There isn't really a brand that stands out from the rest, it depends what spec camera you're looking for/what you need it for.

However, I recently got myself a Casio Exilim Z1000 (10mp camera) and I'm very impressed with it so far. If you're looking for a high spec camera then you'll need to spend £150+ ($350), and this is only for a compact one. If you're looking for a professional digital SLR camera then you'll need to be spending A LOT more.

Don't go for the cheap, trashy makes on Ebay because they won't get you anywhere.

If you're on a tight budget I'd suggest a 5/6mp Fujifilm or Canon, they're good and you get what you pay for.

I hope this helps.

Answer 6

As was answered Nov' 06 Consumer Reports is the magazine to check out. Should be in local library.Basically most picked their own brand they bought as I'm doing. I bought Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H2. 6 Megapixels, 12X optical, image stabilizer and batttery charger.Takes great shots.

Answer 7

I have a sony mavica cd250 that I love it is only 2 megapixals but it does just what I want... the lens could be better but for the price and the quality of pictures plus the durablity I am more than satisfied with it check it out.... its an oldie but a goodie kinda like its owner

Answer 8

I personally like the fuji finepix. If you are looking for more technical lighting and stuff they have colored ones that are five megapixels. But you can also get 7 megapixel which is overall a better picture for less, but it wont have all the fancy stuff. They both use the same memory card. Both of them are on sale at best buy now.

Answer 9

I have had three different Olympus cameras and won't buy a different brand. The key is in the lense. Buy digital cameras from reputable photography companies, the lense is the difference

Answer 10

Are you looking for a pocket sized camera? I did a ton of research and bought a Canon A630. i tis awesome and I hihly recommend canon.