What kind of digital camera should I buy?

Question

Right now I own a Kodak EasyShare DX7590. It's big. I love the 10x zoom on it, but the thing is MASSIVE. I need a smaller camera that allows for those lovely hold the camera over the head drunken club photos (I am a college kid, don't judge). I don't mind giving up some zoom, but I am not willing to go lower than 5x zoom. I would like something with more mp, at least 7mp. I am looking for a camera with really good macro capabilities ( I like to get real close) and GREAT image quality. A viewfinder isn't necessary but is a very huge plus.

I am looking for answers from people who KNOW THEIR STUFF, not just telling me that one camera is prettier than another.

And of course, I'm on a budget. I don't want to spend more then $350 at the absolute most.

I forgot: I am also looking for one with a lithium ion batter/charger (or equivalent). I don't like fussing with AA batteries... but again... not a necessity.

Answer 1

well seriously, unless you are going to blow these pics up to bigger than 8x10, mp is just $ for what you want, you can get a 5mp for about $80

http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/product_detail.do?storeName=storefronts&landing=storefronts&category=digital_cameras&orderflow=1&a1=Megapixel&v1=Under+6+MP&product_code=L2496A%23ABA&catLevel=2


that cam isnt a canon or sony quality, but its cheap and has 5x optical zoom. about what you want. now if you want something really high quality like canon....

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Canon-PowerShot-A550-Digital-Camera-Silver/sem/rpsm/oid/172696/catOid/-16941/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do


you more than double the price, lose some zoom (down to 4x) but up the mp to 7.1mp but like i said... unless you are going to make REALLY big printouts or want to show some good home movies on an hdtv then mp arent THAT important. i say find a cam in the middle of the two i posted, like this one....

http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/productDetail.do?oid=172768&WT.mc_n=66&WT.mc_t=U&cm_ven=COMPARISON%20SHOPPING&cm_cat=DEALTIME&cm_pla=DATAFEED->PRODUCTS&cm_ite=1%20PRODUCT&cm_keycode=66

its pretty (hehe) it has good mega pixels, though low zoom, accepts all standard memory cards up to i think 4gig sd and really isnt all that bad on price. the down side to this is sony is still fairly new to high mp cams... and not that reliable...

Answer 2

I also have a Kodak EasyShare camera. I'm sorry that I can't suggest what to buy, but I know one thing I don't want in my next camera. The delay is way too long from the push of the button until the picture takes. It makes timing very, very difficult.

Answer 3

The Sept. 2007 issue of Shutterbug Magazine has a review of five 10 megapixel digicams. You should be able to find the review at shutterbug.com if you don't have access to the magazine.

Answer 4

I suggest a Sony Cybershot DSC-W55 7.2 MP.
http://shopping.yahoo.com/p:Sony%20Cyber-shot%20DSC-W55%20Digital%20Camera:1994630598 ........ Its Excellent and Affordable. I just bought one of these about a month ago. Most of these are sold out in most stores. So u might have to buy it online. Ebay is a good option.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Sony-Cybershot-Black-DSC-W55-7-2-Megapixel-Digital_W0QQitemZ170138071640QQihZ007QQcategoryZ107903QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Answer 5

I'm not very good with cameras but i found my camera here:http://www.shopmania.com/shopping~online-digital-cameras.html. I think they have something for everybody.

Answer 6

Here a link to a guide on ebay that I used before I bought my digital camera and it was very helpful.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260146698874&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=016