I want a budget camera $130 or less. I'd like it to be small enough to fit in a purse/pocket, and take fair quality pictures. I'd also like if it recorded video. I want to be able to take it to school to take pictures whenever I can. I don't want it to be more than $130 so if it gets stolen, it's not the end of the world. I have a DSLR that was $800 so I don't need to "step it up and get something better for $50 more" or something like that. I have something way better, I just want one to carry around on a daily basis that has good reviews.
Thanks!
2007-07-06 08:43:14 · 5 answers · asked by Stephanie<33 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
Go to buy.com or overstock.com. You will find all of the inexpensive cameras you could want. Consumer Reports recommends Kodak EasyShare and Canon PowerShot models.
Good luck.
2007-07-06 08:50:46 · answer #1 · answered by InfoJunkie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even though I personally own this ultra compact camera, I would still like to highly recommend the purchase of a Nikon Coolpix L10 for the following reasons:
1. Besides taking well-exposed hi-quality 5 megapixel pictures, it uses a standard set of rechargeable double AA batteries which last a very long time;
2. Has a 3x optical zoom;
3. Takes "continuous" 2 frames per second "action/sports" images;
4. Has macro feature for close-ups of small objects focused under 6 inches;
5. The flash setting for "red-eye" correction is on the navigator wheel and not within a submenu;
6. It's very small and light;
7. Uses inexpensive SD memory cards - a 2 gig card sells for $19 at samys.com;
8. The digital video feature takes wonderful "sound" videos which are noise free. It records the piano very well with it's built-in microphone;
9. It comes with a USB 2.0 transfer cable which you connect to your USB computer port;
10. Has tripod mount on bottom of camera;
11. And the price is a mere $119 [sold at Samy's Camera - www.samys.com, and Staples.com.]
Review(s) can be found at www.amazon.com [Query: "Nikon Coolpix L10" along with pictures provided by satisfied purchasers.]
Good luck!
2007-07-06 10:34:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The "best" digital camera is based majority on personal opinions. Canon usually will have the best overall camera but in video it does take decent but its like spectacular. Plus there is no absolute "best" camera because all cameras have their flaws. I am telling you right now, if you want video that is usuable for any standards, I would invest in a cheap DV camera instead of trying to get an all-in-one digital camera. But thats just me since I have to get paided by quality of video and pictures. The video on the Canon are higher quality than other companies but they do take much more space on the memory card. So if you plan to take lots of video you may need to invest in more than one 1GB memory card. The SD700-900IS do take decent video quality and those will range from $350-450. Of coruse you can go cheaper with the A640 (not that much and its bulker) or the A630. Remember its mostly opinion on the absolutley best digital camera. Someone is probably going to say Kodak..... which is a joke.
2016-05-20 00:04:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a Canon Powershot. They are nice and compact, fit in your pocket or purse either one. A powershot with 4megs would be just about what you are looking for.
2007-07-06 08:54:02 · answer #4 · answered by Belgariad 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my suggestion
go to yahoo shopping
digital cameras
digital camera GUIDE
be sure to check titles on the left side
the guide should answer your questions
2007-07-06 09:49:14 · answer #5 · answered by Elvis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋