digital cameras
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A very common family of cameras I seem to see lots of are the CANONS:
- A75 - 3.2 mp » this has been replaced with the model A510 which uses 2 batteries instead of 4, has a 4x optical zoom vs. 3x, and uses a different style of memory card.
- A85 - 4mp » this has been replaced by the model A520 (similar features as above).
- A95 - 5mp » similar to the A75/A85 with a flip out viewfinder. This camera also differs in the sensor size from the two cheaper models. I read about this on a digital camera review website, but do not really understand what thats all about.
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Hey great, thanks for the replies. I didn't think i'd get this many responses so here's some more detail. Living in the beautiful pacific northwest i do a lot of hiking/fishing/skiing (well, scratch skiing off for this year... lousy warm sunny winter weather) and am just looking for a good $200-300 i can just about take with me anywhere.
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www.dpreview.com used to have and might still have a tutorial and
question /selection tool to help id which cameras might be best for you.
question /selection tool to help id which cameras might be best for you.
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Do a search on the computer for a website and I believe it is called throw away cameras. It gives an honest opinion on some of the digital models. I bought a Olympus d360-l for me and one for my father and both of them had to be sent in almost exactly when their warranty ran out. Neither one of them were abused , nor were the used alot. I was one disatisfied customer I can tell you. I searched on the computer and found this site that gives real opionions, not hype. Unfortunately, this model is consider a throw away because of it's reputation - I wish I had found the site bfore I wasted $700 buying the junk- oh they will fix them for another $125.......
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I've had a Canon A60 for a few years; it's simple, reliable, and holds over 400 pix w/ a big memory card. We rarely print pix, so I don't use high resolution much. I noticed this morning that the big-box electronics stores are selling the Canon SLR w/ a zoom lens for $799. That's getting close to tempting, but I'd like to see more competition in the SLR field before I get one. Like someone said, I'd hate to have $800 tied up in short-lived technology.
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Originally Posted by covert_one
Hey great, thanks for the replies. I didn't think i'd get this many responses so here's some more detail. Living in the beautiful pacific northwest i do a lot of hiking/fishing/skiing (well, scratch skiing off for this year... lousy warm sunny winter weather) and am just looking for a good $200-300 i can just about take with me anywhere.
I don't actually have a Canon myself as I picked up a 5megapixel Minolta DiMage7 Hi (7X zoom) a couple of years ago. I still use my "old" Kodak DC240 for some things.
I don't think you can go wrong with any of the Canons in the 200 to 300 dollar range as a starter camera.
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this thread has gotten me thinkin about a new camera. my old Soly finally bit the dust a month or 2 ago and its gettin hard to take pics of my truck. gotta borrow mom n dad's. i was goofin around earlier and ran into the Olympus Stylus Verve. looks pretty slick. good LCD screen, watherproof (good for me, i take it everywhere), 4 mega-pixel, 2x and 4x zoom, and an Ebay price of around 200$. any comments on one of these cameras? haven't had a chance to see one in person yet, maybe sometime this week.
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I did a lot of reading on digital cameras on the net. I wanted one for about $200. I bought a Canon A75, $198, and am happy with it.
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I also have a Canon A-60 and I highly recommend it. It's auto setting makes it easy for anyone to use but it also has several other settings including a fully manual one for your creative side. It also uses inexpensive CF memory cards and 4-AA batteries. I bought rechargable AA's, they have paid for themselves many times over. You didn't ask but if I may, I think Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0 is the best overall organizer/editor program available for less than $100. I don't even use the software that came with the camera. The Canon S1-IS is my dream camera at the moment...$300+ but comes with a 10X optical zoom...Hey I can dream, can't I?
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I just bought the Canon A95 yesterday for the following reasons:
- I had decided on Canon, probably A75 or A85
- those models were replaced by the A510 and A520, both of which sport a few new features
- I tried the A510 and it is considerably smaller than the A75/85/95 and my big paws just didn't fit as well on the little camera
- if I wanted a smaller camera, I would buy a really small one so it could be carried anywhere
- I liked the flip out viewfinder on the A95 for some types of shooting as well as turning it 'screen in' when not in use for protection
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I have a friend who has a sony 3.2mp I really like the way it works and the pictures it takes. I bought my wife the same camera in a 5.1 mp for valentines day it is a great camera. It has almost got me convinced I need to update to digital for my camera. I agree with getting the best optical zoom you can. When y ou use the digital zoom it does not stop action very well. There are some applications that a 35mm still works better for.
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