Camera Thread!!

[8Banger]

Okay, so I went to Best Buy today and got a gift card for a camera I got for Christmas that took horrible pictures (see my bullit thread in C&B). I already have 2 20 dollar ones, plus the $168.00 one I got today from the camera. While I was there I looked at a few cameras.

Fuji: f50

Kodak Easy Share: V1253

Kodak Easy Share: V1253 12.4 MP - whats the difference? same price.

Nikon Cool Pix S51

Canon PowerShot 8.0 MP

Canon PowerShot 8.0 MP 2 Whats the difference? is it worth the 50 more dollars?



Does anyone have experience with any of these cameras? Which should I pick and why? I'm looking for the most bang for my buck, I was going to pick up the 350 dollar Canon today while I was there, but I wanted to make this thread first to see if I could get a comparable camera for less money, because 350 is pushing my budget.


How come most of the cameras in the 2-300 dollar price range are 8.0MP then all of the sudden there's a couple of 12 MP in the same price range, that confuses me.

I'm not too sure about getting another Kodak, since I had such bad luck with this last one (Easy Share m883)

Anyhow, happy New Year and thanks for any information that you'll give me!

[themightytimmah]

I shoot a Canon 750 Digital Elph... it was around 260 and I *love* the image quality and small size.

It's 7.1mp, good enough for detailing shots.

[s.o.m.SS]

I shoot with an SLR Canon so I'd say any canon would be decent.

[8Banger]

hey somSS, you post on ls1 tech in the texas section, dont you?


im gtbill on that board

[s.o.m.SS]

Originally Posted by 8Banger

hey somSS, you post on ls1 tech in the texas section, dont you?


im gtbill on that board

Yes sir. Small world.

[imageautodetail]

I have the last canon on your list, the 870, I think the only difference is that it is black, not 100%. But I love the camera, I had a real nice when it came out sony dsct1 for about 3 years and just wanted a new camera, alot going on, so you have to read the owners manual, but i guess that is what it is for... I am conpletely happy with it.

[BlueZero]

Check out these sites...

Buying Guide: Side-by-side: Digital Photography Review

Digital Cameras, Digital Camera Reviews - The Imaging Resource!

With out doing much research (sorry at work no time) I would go with Canon or Nikon. All my gear is Canon and I like it.

[jshillin]

If you just want a nice Point and shoot, get a nice canon. I have an S3 IS and I really like it, the best thing about it is the 12x optical zoom!!! It takes great pics, has image stabilization. They just came out with the S5-IS, it's a bit nicer, I think the only real change was the bump in megapixels from 6-8. In all reality, unless you plan on turning your photo's into huge posters, you don't need anymore than 6 megapixels...
Since the S5 is out, you should be able to find a good deal on an S3.

[2000firebird]

Originally Posted by s.o.m.SS

I shoot with an SLR Canon so I'd say any canon would be decent.

id say thats far from accurate. a SLR camera is far advanced and costs about 3-4x+ more than traditional digital cameras. ive tried a few canons out and they're not all gonna be up to scale with their professional SLR models.

i see you noticed the new v1253. the other one that you thought was the same was actually a v1233. theres also two colors. i just picked up the new kodak Z812 IS. all 3 of these new kodaks come with the ability for recording HD (720P) video. only digital cameras on the market that can currently do this. thus i went with the z812. 12x optital zoom, 50x total. great quality. i was originally looking at the canon s5 IS as well, but when i saw the price, saw that this camera had HD videos with near identical specs on zoom/megapixels etc. i went with the kodak.

for some reason costco currently has it online only for $200 when its about $280 at best buy, but either way its still a great camera for your money. test it out in the stores im sure you'll like it.

heres a pic i just took with it this morning
http://autopia.org/forum/hot-tub/706...ml#post1053669

edit: correction best buy just changed their price again to $237.
Kodak - EasyShare 8.2MP Digital Camera - Z812 IS

[s.o.m.SS]

Originally Posted by 2000firebird

id say thats far from accurate. a SLR camera is far advanced and costs about 3-4x+ more than traditional digital cameras. ive tried a few canons out and they're not all gonna be up to scale with their professional SLR models.

Well you can pick a used Canon Rebel XT for pretty close to a point and shoot. I was not suggesting to go that route but was giving my general experience with Canon. My prior cameras were Sony point and shoot and had no problems. Good luck.

-Tommy

[Monte78Carlo2k1]

I personally would stay away from Kodak easy share camera's. My first camera was a EasyShare DX4530 and I will say this thing still works after being dropped twice and countless number of pictures it has taken in the almost 4 years I have owned it. There are some issues that I started before it was dropped both times.
I am a nikon kind of guy. I currently own both A 35mm SLR camera and on the way I have a Nikon DSLR D40X. As far as I am concerned its all in which brand you like more. Cannon and Nikon are both great camera's!

[2000firebird]

it seems as though the people having problems with kodaks are the ones that buy the crappy/EASY models made for housewives and grandparents. yeah i would stay away from thoes models but the professional ones work just fine. and only go with the Schneider-Kreuznach lenses