tell me what digital camera to buy.

[eakers]

i am looking to pick up a new digital camera and i am just wondering if you could maybe suggest one for me. i am looking for something > 3 mp.

what is the rossman special this week?

 

[Aves]

<sully> Canon PowerShot A300 </sully>

 

[DT4K]

<RossMan>Anything made by the god otherwise known as Canon</RossMan>

 

[eakers]

yeah hes a huge fanboy.

 

[andylawcc]

Canon SD110!!!

 

[Aves]

What kind of budget?

 

[RossMAN]

HP and Kodak all the way!

BTW Canadian Hot Deals? LOL

Do you have a U.S. friend who can order it for you?

 

[BigSmooth]

What are you looking for? Lots of zoom? Manual controls? Compact size? Something really cheap? Any specific memory format?

 

[RossMAN]

Where is yllus when you need him?

 

[Aves]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Where is yllus when you need him?

I posted on his behalf.

 

[andylawcc]

Kodaks? doesn't all of Kodak's DC has propietary docks for transferring data back to the PC? You can't even use USB cable to do that.

 

[eakers]

sully isn't american.
why do i need an amercan friend? *looks at aves*

 

[Mermaidman]

Mine (See sig)

3MP, 8x optical zoom!

If you want something not as good , I'd say buy a Canon A80. And don't rule out Kodaks--they take beautiful pictures, subject of photo notwithstanding.

 

[eakers]

oh, my budget is like 300-400 canadian.

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: aves2k

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Where is yllus when you need him?

I posted on his behalf.

aves2k - Thanks

eakers - We need sully because he's a photography-taking-Canadian-Ferengi (other than N8Magic who unfortunately has a real life now and has forgotten about us lost and lonely souls).

 

[Gujski]

If I was buying right now I'd get the Canon s500.
I own the s230( 3.2 mp 2x zoom), have had it for a year and a half and I love it, small, sturdy and a great movie mode. The s500 is the same size maybe even smaller with 5mp and 3x optical zoom.

edit: it is about 450 american though

 

[Aves]

Originally posted by: eakers
oh, my budget is like 300-400 canadian.

So that's what? $200-$300 US right?

 

[DT4K]

Originally posted by: andylawcc
Kodaks? doesn't all of Kodak's DC has propietary docks for transferring data back to the PC? You can't even use USB cable to do that.

He's being sarcastic. It is a well known fact that RossMAN is a big Canon fan and dislikes Kodak and HP a great deal.

But no, you don't have to use the dock. It is optional. You can use USB just like any other camera. The dock is convenient for some people because all you have to do is put the camera in, press one button, and it will transfer all the pictures and recharge the camera batteries. It's really an ease of use feature, which is Kodak's main selling point. I have to say though that the latest generation of Kodak cameras have been getting some pretty good reviews. They are using higher quality Kreuznach lenses on many of them, including 4x optical zoom, and seem to have made improvements in many areas. They are also some of the most affordable digicams and definitely some of the easiest to use.

I have a Canon S45 and I've been very happy with it. Although now I kind of wish I had bought an A80 instead. The flip out LCD and the ability to add lenses would have been nice.

EDIT: Kodaks tend to oversaturate the colors. This is a common complaint from some people. But it is also something the average point and shoot consumer likes. Some people like the richer than life colors while others complain that it is not accurate to the actual colors of the subject. Kodak also does this kind of color enhancement when developing photographic film. (It may be optional).

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: aves2k

Originally posted by: eakers
oh, my budget is like 300-400 canadian.

So that's what? $200-$300 US right?

According to xe.com her budget in USD is $219 - $292 very close!

 

[Aharami]

which kodak camera is good? i just got the canon a75

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: Aharami
which kodak camera is good? i just got the canon a75

None, its called sarcasm.

 

[DT4K]

Originally posted by: NutBucket

Originally posted by: Aharami
which kodak camera is good? i just got the canon a75

None, its called sarcasm.

Yes, it was sarcasm, but to answer your question, the 6000 series has gotten pretty good reviews. I almost bought a DX 6440 but opted for the Canon S45 instead.

 

[Aves]

Originally posted by: andylawcc
Canon SD110!!!

In that price range I would probably pick this myself.

 

[andylawcc]

Originally posted by: Shanti

thank you for clearing that up.
so any Kodaks with 4x optical zoom has Kreuznach Lens? and hence is a better "kodak" per say?

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: aves2k

Originally posted by: andylawcc
Canon SD110!!!

In that price range I would probably pick this myself.

Agreed.

Here is a nice review and it can be had for $254.99 with free shipping courtesy of Amazon.com

If you can find it on Dell, Overstock, OM, OD, or Staples you might be able to get it cheaper after coupons.