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Apr 11, 2004 | 06:39 PM

#16

Quadiquizm

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I'd say Go with an HP - I know three folks with them (all techies) and that is what I use - best Digital Camera for the dollars in my opinion.

Vivitar = Junk
Olympus = OK
Sony = Overpriced

Before you buy, be sure to shop around.

Just my two cents.

Apr 11, 2004 | 06:41 PM

#17

sglaine

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From: Where Critters Are Free

I had 2 HPs they were both junk. They broke all the time I do like the way they feel but I did not have any luck with them.

Apr 11, 2004 | 09:13 PM

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Smaug

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I was in the same boat 3-4 months ago, decided if I was going to get a camera, I was going to get a GOOD one. Saved up some more money and just got a Minolta Z1. Great camera!!!!!!!!

Apr 11, 2004 | 10:17 PM

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Caplax40

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Originally Posted by Quadiquizm

Yeah I actually just bought the HP 945 through work and got some major discounts (350 bucks off and free 256MB SD card!!). It's the 5.3MP with 8x optical/7x digital and is an awesome camera. Definitely one of the best bangs for the buck out there. It's going to get plenty of action at the US Grand Prix in a couple of months!!

Apr 11, 2004 | 11:22 PM

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FERacing66

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actually i know that olumpus is proably among the highest quailty brands.thanks for the iinfo.

Apr 12, 2004 | 12:05 AM

#21

dono

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I just bought an Olympus 5.0 MP with an extra 128 picture card - paid $299. I haven't figured out how to use all the features yet. I got it to update my gallery.
Dono

Apr 12, 2004 | 01:34 AM

#22

Little Bro

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From: poulsbo, wa

My new--and first--digital is Fuji FinePix A210. $150 including shipping from online source. It's 3.2 megapixels max, and does more than I'll ever need. Uses AA batteries, but quickly. Save $$ and get a charger with rechargeable Nickel-metal hydride batteries. I paid $10 on sale for charger and 4 batts. Look for a camera that can use the less costly size of batteries. My brother bought a Fuji FinePix A205 (2 megapixels, and he's happy with his camera, too. Comparison shop on the 'net.

Apr 12, 2004 | 07:12 AM

#23

maa139

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I got a cannon powershot A300 as my 10 year anniversary 'gift' from the company that I work for. It's a nice basic camera that takes good pics. Go to epinions.com and do some research. Most of the cameras there have reviews from people that own and have used the camera.

Good luck.