Nothing too complicated or anything a professional would buy, but I want one with an optical zoom, image stabilizer and 6+ MP.
2007-04-28 21:13:57 · 8 answers · asked by kansas_girl_28 4 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
I was leaning towards Canon or Sony, does anyone have any model numbers specifically that they would recommend?
2007-05-02 04:48:56 · update #1
I think the COOLEST small camera is the Canon Powershot SD700-IS. It has 4X optical zoom (35-140 mm), image stabilization and 6 MP, so it fits your criteria perfectly. I bought one for my daughter's birthday and have been playing around with it for a couple of days until her birthday gets here. I was going to get this model for myself, but it was simply sold out everywhere for a couple of months when I was ready to buy. Maybe I should have waited...
It costs $300, has good zoom range and the image stabilization to go with it. It's SMALL and good looking. Great LCD and it still has an optical viewfinder.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canonsd700is/
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_reviews/sd700.html
(In Europe, this same camera is known as the IXUS 800 IS, so don't let the label on the camera confuse you. This is NOT the SD800-IS, which is known in Europe as the IXUS 850 IS.)
2007-04-28 22:19:56 · answer #1 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It has no image stabilizer but one of the best cameras price wise and value wise.. It's a fun camera to own,.
Here are the specs:
The best camera for under $200 is the Canon A550
* 7.1 Megapixel
*4X Optical Zoom
* Very good photo quality, noise levels low through ISO 400 (in good light)
* Well built for the price
* Very good performance
* LCD visible in low light
* Some manual controls
* AF-assist lamp, good low light focusing
* Good movie and continuous shooting modes
* Impressive software bundle
* Uses AA batteries; great battery life
* USB 2.0 High Speed support
2007-04-29 03:04:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a Casio Exilim EX-Z60 and it's a 6 Mega Pixels. It has a 2.5 inch screen and takes excellent pictures.I love it. It cost $350 when I bought it, but Walmart has it for $200.
2007-05-06 11:16:39 · answer #3 · answered by christina30 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for the SD-1000 that is coming in a while or the SD700 is a brilliant camera with a very bright lcd
2007-05-05 03:23:53 · answer #4 · answered by Aravind 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've always liked Canon.
2007-04-29 00:17:51 · answer #5 · answered by Greg S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sony is probably better than canon, they got that new face detection and sony is my favorite brand.
2007-05-04 14:09:37 · answer #6 · answered by Josh 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The one that you don't want to put down in the store and makes you want to make thousands of great pictures.
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2007-04-29 03:50:39 · answer #7 · answered by lenslenders 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
small fuji....you can get a great deal on eBay if you take time to look at all the offers, warranties, shipping costs
2007-05-04 05:50:07 · answer #8 · answered by Beach Saint 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋