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What's a good low to midrange digicam?
Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2002 2:40 pm
by Lmandrake
One of my sons just asked for a digital camera for christmas... (and I already got him a stereo). So I need to get smart on what is a good deal in the low to mid price range (unless I take the stereo back - then I spend more).
Thanks
Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2002 3:38 pm
by wvjohn
a lot of people like the canon a40 ~200$
there are some decent HPs and Fujis for 1.2 megapixel for ~100
at the usual places OM, Staples, etc
My 2 Cents..
Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2002 3:58 pm
by eGoCeNTRoNiX
I have a Kodak DX3500 ~ $189 maybe cheaper now? And it's a 2.2 megapixel, it takes FlashCards (the old kind, not smart sticks) and it has 3xDigital zoom, big LCD display. Overall it's a VERY nice camera. Excellent quality pictures. Built in flash. But you may find something better for what you're looking to spend. eGo
Here's one I found on ebay.. Thought you might like to take a gander..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 1942561553
Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2002 5:37 pm
by chottoED
Look for optical zoom... digital zoom is just magnification and not true zoom
True... True..
Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2002 5:43 pm
by eGoCeNTRoNiX
But it's hard to find a digicam w/optical zoom for a decent price.
Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2002 6:00 pm
by chottoED
depends on what price ...
i got my Fuji Finepix 2800 w/ 6x Optical for $350 at
http://www.beachcamera.com/product_quer ... INEPIX2800
*btw: it's only $266 now.. damn fine camera.. if anyone's interested in some sample photos... here's when i shot off over 300 pics at my brother's wedding last month, a lot were shot in doors without adequate lighting and came out ok.. needed photoshop to auto level/contrast.. but pictures with good lighting were fantastic
http://www.shutterfly.com/osi.jsp?i=67b ... 0cb4d1256a
might i suggest also a nice $20 multiformat card reader from NewEgg?
Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2002 8:56 pm
by nexus_7
I like anything sony.
Greg
Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2002 8:48 am
by CaterpillarAssassin
Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2002 1:54 pm
by Fu Manchu
that sony is very grainy if you ask me
... it doesnt put any depth into the pictures either.
but i guess its not bad for what you paid for it.
I would suggest fugi, canon, or olympus for mid range cameras ... and nikon for higher end cameras (which i dont think you are looking for)
kodaks are OK for low end cameras.
like some one else said .. just look for a decent optical zoom .. either way you arent going to get the best pictures ever with a cheapo digicam.
