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11-22-2002, 05:57 PM

I'm looking for a digi camera that isn't to pricey and still takes a good photo. Right now i'm probably toping out @$400 CAD for the camera + whatever the memory costs (not really a factor). So that works out to just under $300 USD for a camera, what should I be looking for in this camera? Anyone have one they love? No what makes a good one great?

I'm looking for some real answers here, I too can surf the net and read reviews but i'm looking for more then that. I'm going to be getting this for Christmas and dont' really want to be buying another one 4 months down the road because I didnt know what i was buying.

So lets hear it.

Cheers big ears,

Rob

Rob · 11-22-2002, 06:03 PM

Hey Rob...I say if you're looking for a good quality digital cam go with Sony....you won't be disappointed....

ShEaNy · 11-22-2002, 06:04 PM

Olympus....

94_AcCoRd_EX · 11-22-2002, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sheany_91accord
Olympus....

My family has a nice Olympus (over the price range though), and I like it a lot. Nice quality.

11-22-2002, 09:36 PM

I'm thinking of getting this. It appears to have the most features of any camera under $400 Canadian and is 2.0mega pixels.

http://www.staples.ca/products/catal...skusetid=14634

Kyle · 11-22-2002, 11:41 PM

This is the one i want
http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_se...=2&product=890

But i think i'm gonna be getting this one.
http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_se...=1&product=867

11-23-2002, 12:01 AM

when i did my research i came up with the canon or the olympus model your gonna be getting. But i was informed that canon as a better lens.

94_AcCoRd_EX · 11-23-2002, 12:08 AM

Isn't 2 megapixels a little weak these days? I know resolution isn't everything (we're already talking high res), but just curious.

11-23-2002, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 94_AcCoRd_EX
Isn't 2 megapixels a little weak these days? I know resolution isn't everything (we're already talking high res), but just curious.

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its good up to 8X10inches

and more to the point i want a cheap way to find out if i'm still into takin pictures. i dont want to spend big $$ right up front to find out i dont like it after all.

Accord Man · 11-23-2002, 12:21 AM

Trev is right, 2.0 is really old and the clarity wont be as good..

You could get a 3.0 for around 300..

11-23-2002, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Accord Man
You could get a 3.0 for around 300..

do show me where...

Accord Man · 11-23-2002, 12:42 AM

Sorry.. typo.. 400 was what I meant..

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/sub...3&list=&page=0

*ChrisCantSkate* · 11-23-2002, 04:45 AM

i got my 2.6mp pretty cheap last year... i use it all thr time. hp photosmart 318 i thinkg is what its called

11-23-2002, 08:21 AM

$500CAD

Creative ease. Big results. Introducting the first print-optimized 4.0 megapixels point-and- shoot digital camera designed to be one-touch simple. With the DX4900's 4.0 megapixel, you'll get stunning prints from 4" x 6" to 20" x 30".

The Kodak all-glass, high-quality ashperic lens with 6x zoom lets you zero in on your subject with crisp detail.

The DX4900 has automatic and manual settings that cover everything from colour, focus, sharpness, and burst mode to ISO, white balance, and shutter speed. Its six resolution settings mean you can pick the right size for your needs from emailing to enlargements. Included software lets you make good pictures look great with colour enhancements options and fun effects.

Features:
First true 4.0 megapixel point-and-shoot digital camera for great prints from 4" x 6" to 20" x 30"
Colour consistency and image versatility for great-looking pictures under any condition
6x zoom (35-210 mm equivalent)
KODAK all-glass, high-quality aspheric 2x optical zoom lens
Exclusive 3x Advanced Digital Zoom
Automatic and manual settings for total creative freedom
CompactFlash memory card expansion slot so you can keep on shooting
Compatible with the optional Kodak EasyShare Camera Dock for simple, one touch transfer (sold separately)

What abuot this camera. Maybe i'd be able to bump up the price a bit.

Kyle · 11-23-2002, 08:24 AM

sounds nice

ohiochica · 11-23-2002, 09:56 AM

ok i have 2 digi cams........my first was a simple kodak dc210.....that camera is the best one i have ever came across..unfortunately i dontthink they make them anymore. my second camera that i bought was a sony mavica, i paid 4 times as much for my sony and i hate that camera witha passion, it takes awfull pics and is so big! dont buy sony is the main point to this.
i use my camera daily for work and my kodakhas lasted and done so well i am seriously looking on ebay for another one to just hord away.

11-23-2002, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ohiochica
ok i have 2 digi cams........my first was a simple kodak dc210.....that camera is the best one i have ever came across..unfortunately i dontthink they make them anymore. my second camera that i bought was a sony mavica, i paid 4 times as much for my sony and i hate that camera witha passion, it takes awfull pics and is so big! dont buy sony is the main point to this.
i use my camera daily for work and my kodakhas lasted and done so well i am seriously looking on ebay for another one to just hord away.

Nope, i wont be gettign a Sony. They might have good high end cameras but thats all they have. thanks for the input

11-22-2002, 05:57 PM	#1
mt.biker Posts: n/a	digi's I'm looking for a digi camera that isn't to pricey and still takes a good photo. Right now i'm probably toping out @$400 CAD for the camera + whatever the memory costs (not really a factor). So that works out to just under $300 USD for a camera, what should I be looking for in this camera? Anyone have one they love? No what makes a good one great? I'm looking for some real answers here, I too can surf the net and read reviews but i'm looking for more then that. I'm going to be getting this for Christmas and dont' really want to be buying another one 4 months down the road because I didnt know what i was buying. So lets hear it. Cheers big ears, Rob

11-22-2002, 11:41 PM	#6
Kyle elyK Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: New Braunfels, TX Age: 39 Posts: 3,390	This is the one i want http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_se...=2&product=890 But i think i'm gonna be getting this one. http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_se...=1&product=867 __________________ IGNORE THE FACTS EXPLORE THE TRUTH

11-23-2002, 12:08 AM	#8
94_AcCoRd_EX Insomniac Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: OR Age: 44 Posts: 11,142	Isn't 2 megapixels a little weak these days? I know resolution isn't everything (we're already talking high res), but just curious. __________________ 1994 Accord EX coupe --Need hosting for your pics on HST? PM me...--

11-23-2002, 12:21 AM	#10
Accord Man THE GENERAL Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Earth (usually) Age: 43 Posts: 5,698	Trev is right, 2.0 is really old and the clarity wont be as good.. You could get a 3.0 for around 300.. __________________ HondaStyle.com Babysitter's Club Member #0 Soon to be >Dr Max Immuh<

11-23-2002, 12:42 AM	#12
Accord Man THE GENERAL Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Earth (usually) Age: 43 Posts: 5,698	Sorry.. typo.. 400 was what I meant.. http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/sub...3&list=&page=0 __________________ HondaStyle.com Babysitter's Club Member #0 Soon to be >Dr Max Immuh<

11-22-2002, 06:04 PM	#3
ShEaNy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB Age: 41 Posts: 3,821	Olympus....

11-22-2002, 09:36 PM	#5
mt.biker Posts: n/a	I'm thinking of getting this. It appears to have the most features of any camera under $400 Canadian and is 2.0mega pixels. http://www.staples.ca/products/catal...skusetid=14634

11-23-2002, 12:01 AM	#7
mt.biker Posts: n/a	when i did my research i came up with the canon or the olympus model your gonna be getting. But i was informed that canon as a better lens.

11-23-2002, 04:45 AM	#13
ChrisCantSkate Thought Police Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: orlando florida Age: 41 Posts: 9,662	i got my 2.6mp pretty cheap last year... i use it all thr time. hp photosmart 318 i thinkg is what its called __________________ Black Vtec Prelude-h22a power'd Many dreams come true, and some have silver linings. I live for my dreams and a pocket full of gold.

11-23-2002, 08:21 AM	#14
mt.biker Posts: n/a	$500CAD Creative ease. Big results. Introducting the first print-optimized 4.0 megapixels point-and- shoot digital camera designed to be one-touch simple. With the DX4900's 4.0 megapixel, you'll get stunning prints from 4" x 6" to 20" x 30". The Kodak all-glass, high-quality ashperic lens with 6x zoom lets you zero in on your subject with crisp detail. The DX4900 has automatic and manual settings that cover everything from colour, focus, sharpness, and burst mode to ISO, white balance, and shutter speed. Its six resolution settings mean you can pick the right size for your needs from emailing to enlargements. Included software lets you make good pictures look great with colour enhancements options and fun effects. Features: First true 4.0 megapixel point-and-shoot digital camera for great prints from 4" x 6" to 20" x 30" Colour consistency and image versatility for great-looking pictures under any condition 6x zoom (35-210 mm equivalent) KODAK all-glass, high-quality aspheric 2x optical zoom lens Exclusive 3x Advanced Digital Zoom Automatic and manual settings for total creative freedom CompactFlash memory card expansion slot so you can keep on shooting Compatible with the optional Kodak EasyShare Camera Dock for simple, one touch transfer (sold separately) What abuot this camera. Maybe i'd be able to bump up the price a bit.

11-23-2002, 08:24 AM	#15
Kyle elyK Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: New Braunfels, TX Age: 39 Posts: 3,390	sounds nice __________________ IGNORE THE FACTS EXPLORE THE TRUTH

11-23-2002, 09:56 AM	#16
ohiochica Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: youngstown ohio Age: 46 Posts: 848	ok i have 2 digi cams........my first was a simple kodak dc210.....that camera is the best one i have ever came across..unfortunately i dontthink they make them anymore. my second camera that i bought was a sony mavica, i paid 4 times as much for my sony and i hate that camera witha passion, it takes awfull pics and is so big! dont buy sony is the main point to this. i use my camera daily for work and my kodakhas lasted and done so well i am seriously looking on ebay for another one to just hord away. __________________ to all our military: my thoughts and prayers are with you, come home safe and come home soon. Ohio HST members please read this

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