what is the best digital camera available on the market that wont brake my pockets and takes great pictures?

Question

i am looking for a camera between 250 and 370 dollars that takes great pictures in dark and natural light situations and one that takes really clear pitures even if im in a car moving. I dont know a thing about cameras am i asking for too much from a camera in that price range? i could really use the help. so thanks in advance for your answers and have a great day

Answer 1

I'm not well versed on DSLR cameras, which may be more your speed. There are others on Y!A who are quite knowledgable on DSLRs.

But, if you’re looking for a point & shoot, user friendly digital camera, I may be able to help, and I have to say, I like Canon. Nothing against other brands. I’ve just a long history of personal experience and preference with Canon with 35mm, digital and video. They have an awesome line of cameras that can fit any kind of budget.

When shopping for a point & shoot 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 bright 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 to Canon’s cameras: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ProductCatIndexAct&fcategoryid=113
These models have helpful pre-set shooting modes that you choose for the particular picture moment you are about to shoot. Like: auto(matic), portrait, nighttime, landscape, indoor, snow, beach, kids & pets (subjects that won’t keep still)… Some models have more modes than others, and the option to set your own manual setting, so check the specifications. 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.

I own the 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. Picture taking is instant! I have found lag time is not an issue, with this camera, compared to my first digital camera. They now have an updated version of my A620… the A630 and A640. Here is a review and its features (keep scrolling to 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. (Which I find to have very competitive prices compared to going to your local dealer). 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 if the camera is being sold ‘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.

Thanks! I had a great day, and I wish you the same!

Answer 2

If you are talking about moving cars, image stablization might be of some value to you. It is NOT a cure-all for this type of movement, but it helps.

Please consider a Canon Powershot A710-IS or, for a really compact camera (with slightly less user control), consider a Canon Powershot SD700.

Check out this comparison page. Click on "In-depth review" and "Read Owner Opinions" for each camera. Be sure to note that the reviews are many pages long so you don't stop after page one. Check the sample images, also. You can enlarge these to full size images if you click on the link below the picture. You will have to then put your cursor in the white space to the right of the picture and click once. After that, you can pass your cursor over the image and it will turn into a magnifier. Click it as a magnifier once and the image will go to full size and you can really examine the detail or look for artifacts like fringing or noise.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=canon_a710is%2Ccanon_sd700is&show=all

Answer 3

i would get a Kodak easy share cx7330
3.1mega pixels

it is a great camera and takes great pics even if u r in a car
u will love it and it is easy to use mattering where u go u can get it at a good price.

Answer 4

The Nikon Coolpix S7c is a nice very compact 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 5

It sounds as though you are looking for a good point and shoot camera, and I highly recommend the Canon Powershot A640.
Go to http://www.imaging-resource.com/ and look it up and you can also compare it with other brands, and compare specs and sample photo quality.

Answer 6

go to yahoo shopping
digital cameras
digital camera guide
it will help you choose