Can someone tell me which camera would be the best for what I need?

Question

I really love photography, and my last camera, a canon, similiar to this one
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0926INGFS10085794&catid=22474&PCName=camera%5Fcanon&logon=&langid=EN#

got broken recently! I am going on vacation soon though, and am looking to buy a camera within the next week.

I know the people at the store could help..but I just wanted some opinions so I'm not walking in there blindly. So, if anyone could find me a camera that takes good, high quality pictures, but isn't the most expensive on the site (probably not over $600), then that would be lovely!

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/dept.asp?catid=20218&logon=&langid=EN

Good luck, and thanks!

Answer 1

Well, the SD1000 is a great little camera. Your budget will allow much more, so I would ask you to consider the Canon SD850-IS. I think if I was buying a camera to stick in my pocket today, this is the one I would buy.

Here is my canned recommendation for this excellent camera:

Please look at the new Canon Powershot SD850-IS. This is a very versatile camera that will not get in your way as you travel. It has a nice workable zoom range that will take you from broad scenics to decent telephoto views. Look at some sample images from the reviews on the SD700-IS to get the idea what this lens will cover. It has image stabilization, which really works. It is small enough to fit into a shirt pocket. It has a rechargeable battery that is good for 200-250 shots, depending on how much zooming and viewing you do or on how many shots use the flash. A spare battery is 1¾"x1¼"x¼" and the charger is barely twice that size, so carrying the spare is easy and packing the charger is easy. It has an optical viewfinder which can be useful when the sun is too bright to see the image on your LCD monitor. I could go on, but you can read some reviews and see what the pro's say.

SD850-IS (IXUS 950 IS) Preview: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0705/07050702canonsd850is.asp
- See also: http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/canon-powershot-sd850-is/4505-6501_7-32441340.html?ar=o&tag=pdtl-list
- See also: http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=3109
User reviews: http://www.digitalcamera-hq.com/digital-cameras/canon-powershot-sd850is_reviews.html
See also: http://www.steves-digicams.com/2007_reviews/canon_sd850.html

If you know how to read these charts, you can also go here and see what the changes are.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=canon_sd850is%2Ccanon_sd700is&show=all
Click on "Read Owner Opinions," which are mini-reviews by buyers. You can also read the full review on the SD700-IS by clicking on that option.

The upgrades for the SD850-IS are:
Canon Digic III image processor instead of Digic II
8 MP instead of 6 MP
Maximum ISO 1600 instead of ISO 800
Accepts up to 4 GB memory card instead of 2 GB
LCD monitor has better image
Face detection

I listed these in the order of importance, in my opinion. The first two are the ones that really count the most and the rest are just gravy.

Answer 2

I have the Fujifilm Finepix F10, which I've been happy with because of its performance in low light. One of its sequels (F30, or F40FD) would be a very nice compact digital camera. Since you mentioned being willing to spend up to $600 though, maybe you'd be willing to get a slightly larger camera. The Olympus SP-550UZ has an 18X optical zoom and adjustable ISO from 50 to 5000 (but only 3 megapixel resolution at ISO 5000). It will even save in RAW format. It's $500. You might want to seriously look at that one.

Answer 3

There are so many great quality digital cameras now, and the prices have dropped dramatically. Any camera with 5 megapixels will give you great high-res prints, even when enlarged.
I recently started selling my work, and I own a Kodak...the selling feature for me was the 12x optical zoom, so I could do macro pics, it has 6 MP, and has plenty of extra features, such as image stabilization, and special settings for landscapes, candlelight, beach, sunsets, etc. It also had some internal memory. The camera only cost me $300

Answer 4

decide for the Nikon D80, this could be a marvelous little digital camera able to actual professional effects. it has 10 megapixels ,shhots the optimal high quality uncooked records and makes use of the sd enjoying cards that he could have from his compact however in the optimal high quality putting he will basically get around 50 photos on a 1gb card. it comes with a marvelous high quality 18-70mm lens.It has 11 selectable concentration factors does 3 frames consistent with 2d. for one hundred jpegs. it has complete vehicle modes and an entire array of handbook odes besides so as he grows in self assurance he can take ore administration whilst nonetheless getting the terrific high quality photos. it is likewise totally compatable with the nikon speedlight imaginitive lighting fixtures device value around £650 for digital camera and lens enable £30-£35 for a extreme velocity memory card alongside with sandisk extremely 2 2gb it additionally characteristic the 1005 sector matix metering, it is likewise compatble with only approximately each and every nikon vehicle concentration lens ever made

Answer 5

You should get the PENTAX Optio W30. It has TONS of features, VERY good picture quality, its sleek & stylish. And to add to all that, its waterproof! You can see the camera here: http://www.pentaximaging.com/products/product_details/digital_camera--Optio_W30/reqID--9587364/subsection--optio
I have had the PENTAX Optio W10 (a slighty older version) for a few years now and I absoloutly LOVE it!

Answer 6

The other day my aunt and i went to Wal Mart and she bought a kodak easyshare the price was $98.00




P.S. Wish ya Good Luck