What is the best digital camera to buy?

Question

I know nothing about digital cameras and want one that is easy to operate and reasonably affordable. However, I also want one that takes good pictures. I want to take family and vacation pictures. Will any camera work with my Dell computer?

Answer 1

The Canon PowerShot A550 Digital Camera is a nice very inexpensive camera, If you want it I saw it at Ritz Camera, they also got some promos at http://www.prioritycodes.com/Electronics/RitzCamera.com-Priority-Codes/index.html for a discount

Answer 2

You say u know nothing about digital cameras. Yet u want the best.! $5000- is not the best!
How about some reading? Go back 2 or 3 days or more for same ans. Look into Nov'06 Consumer Reports.Check out Website dpreview.com
Consider Sony, Canon, Nikon and Fugi.
What kind of enlargements, 8X10 or 5X7 mostly? How much you're willing to spend, Do you need a lot of zoom? If your price range is $200 to $350 it narrows it down where this Website can help you. $95 to $180 would help this Website help you what you're looking for. I myself own a camera that has a lot of Zoom. It's Sony CyberShot DSC-H2. 12X optical zoom, 6 megapixels, image stabilizer, comes with battery charger, very good on batteries, and produces excellent 8X10s when enlarged. Can be bought for $300-

Answer 3

I like Canon's cameras. Nothing against other brands. I’ve just a long history of personal experience and preference with Canon. They have an awesome line of cameras that can fit any kind of budget.

When shopping for a digital camera, consider this: 1) 5 mp this is best for most users 2) OPTICAL zoom with at least 4X. (Digital zoom shouldn’t be high priority in a digital camera). 3) Should have a viewfinder. Some models are doing away with the viewfinder. It is very helpful to have, when your the subject is difficult to see in the LCD/display screen on a very sunny day, or to conserve battery life. (Continuous screen use, suck up battery life). 4) Uses AA regular or rechargeable batteries. Some models have specialized lithium ion batteries, where you charge it while in the camera. With AA, you can always pick up if you find yourself caught with low batteries and are not able to charge the camera/lithium ion battery quickly. 5)And a PLUS, can take video/movie mode. (Which most do!)

Canon has an awesome line that can fit the bill. Consider the PowerShot models, the A460, A550/A560 and A630/A640. Or check out the SD models. Here is a link Canon’s cameras: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ProductCatIndexAct&fcategoryid=113
They have different picture modes that can you can choose to automatically set to whatever picture taking situation you are shooting. You should bear in mind, with physical size of the camera, (subcompact/slim/flat vs. compact), you compromise features available on the slightly larger models. They are very compatible with any brand of computer.

I have a Canon PowerShot A620 which I purchased new online last Spring. My favorite feature of this model is the vari-angle display/LCD screen. It protects the screen when not in use, and helpful for odd angle shots. But now they have an updated version the A630 and A640. Here is a review and its features (see the vari-angle screen), up close and personal:
http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/canon/powershot_a630_a640-review/index.shtml

Here is where I go to shop on-line for the best price for digital cameras. Just type in your camera model in the ‘search keyword’: http://lowpricedigital.com/category.asp?master_category_Id=1000 Buy soon or check daily, for prices changes daily amongst merchants. Also check to make sure the camera is ‘new’ or ‘refurbished’.

If you’d rather buy from the store, check the usual places, Best Buy, Circuit City, Wal-Mart, Target, and camera stores. Even consider Office Max, Office Depot, CostCo/Sam’s Club---any store with a camera department.

Decisions! Decisions! Good luck!

Answer 4

Look at the Kodak Z650. Great zoom, great pic quality

Or go to an SLR, like a Nikon D40 or D80

Answer 5

Try checking user forums and reviews at this great digital camera site:


http://www.dpreview.com

Answer 6

I like the canon A540 because is has good picture quality. I love canon because it has the view finder hole. People probabaly never use it but when its sunny outside its very hard to see the picture screen. I also like it because it has great features to set the lighting. For example, beach, snow, kids.

Answer 7

ok, i just put my tongue behind my teeth because they got already the answer. canon is the best!

thanks NAD and Lime.