Best pick :: Digital Cameras

m0e · #1 (**permalink**) Oct 12, 05

Checkin out the market on digital cameras

Wondering if anyone has one they love
or one they dream of having
basically lookin for suggestions and ideas.

Im lookin for:
4.0 mp minimum (preferably 5.0 or higher)
not kodak, dell, hp or sony
under $500.00
compact (not too tiny) and strong body
long battery life (pref international adaptor)

Other things i'm not too concerned about but would be nice:
higher optical zoom
closeup/macro mode (ex. nikon 950 can take vivid pics from 2cm)
weatherproof
nikon, pentax, olympus

Suggestions??

Pussy*Kat · #2 (**permalink**) Oct 12, 05

my mom has a canon, its like 5. somthing

its the most amazing thing ever
go with canon, she loves it, my sis loves hers too

shorerider · #3 (**permalink**) Oct 12, 05

http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/mpmyth.htm

check out www.dpreview.com

http://cbs2.com/consumerpaige/local_...040194428.html
watch the video :)

ebbomega · #4 (**permalink**) Oct 12, 05

Kodak and Dell are ass. Don't bother. If you're looking for lower-end price range, I recommend a Fuji.

Olympus, and Sony are all pretty good. HP started off really bad but have been getting better in the past few years.

Cannon is best, bar none. I hear Nikon's are pretty killer too but I don't know much about what they offer for non-SLRs.

shorerider · #5 (**permalink**) Oct 12, 05

^^Nikon is teh own. I hate canon's shooting menus and all that on their point and shoots. in fact, all canons piss me off. especially the rebels. but that's just me :)

rawb · #6 (**permalink**) Oct 12, 05

buy a canon. just do it.

ja_raul · #7 (**permalink**) Oct 12, 05

i recently purchased a panasonic DMC-LS1 4.0, its nothing crazy but if youre looking for a simple point and shoot camera that has all the neat little features that a camera of its price range should (249) then i suggest looking into this one. it also has a larger than average lcd monitor for preview or reviewing pics

heres a pic of said camera

shorerider · #8 (**permalink**) Oct 12, 05

Quote:

Originally Posted by rawb

buy a canon. just do it.

no! buy a nikon and a longboard!

shorerider · #9 (**permalink**) Oct 12, 05

Quote:

Originally Posted by ja_raul

i recently purchased a panasonic DMC-LS1 4.0, its nothing crazy but if youre looking for a simple point and shoot camera that has all the neat little features that a camera of its price range should (249) then i suggest looking into this one. it also has a larger than average lcd monitor for preview or reviewing pics

heres a pic of said camera

why fuck around? here's mine:

m0e · #10 (**permalink**) Oct 13, 05

-wow-

best prize for hijacking a thread with a "my penis is bigger than your penis"
post goes to...

Forgive me if I'm wrong, but I thought compact was hot when it comes to cameras these days ;p

That aside, I'll agree with you on several counts:
pixels don't matter unless you're getting bigger than 5x8 picture size or printing.
I intend to do both possibly, so the higher res might actually matter for me.

Also, Nikons are pretty dope right now. esp the ones with auto adjustment indicator and the new compact with 10x zoom...

Canons may be known as top of the line, but any suggestions for models?
Not the rebel series. I need it fairly compact for travelling but I don't care to pay extra for super tiny packaging either.

Revolver · #11 (**permalink**) Oct 13, 05

wow...wuts with all this dick wagging about overated nikon products???

anways, from what youve said i think the cannon 'elph' series would be good for you. i have a 3rd generation elph and have travelled all over the world with it....and its still rock solid and can give you pretty decent exposures when you learn how to use the aperture and iso settings correctly....a GREAT CAMERA.

*people talkin smack about the rebel series slr??*

yeah, the rebel has kicked the shit out of the nikon d70 in nearly every head to head test that ive read. plus the rebel uses the same cmos snsor found in the top end 20d!!!!!. its a ass kicking little camera...i cant wait to get one!

i would definatly go with the canon!

shorerider · #12 (**permalink**) Oct 13, 05

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Originally Posted by revolver

*people talkin smack about the rebel series slr??*

yeah, the rebel has kicked the shit out of the nikon d70 in nearly every head to head test that ive read. plus the rebel uses the same cmos snsor found in the top end 20d!!!!!. its a ass kicking little camera...i cant wait to get one!

Got link to prove any of this? Having used both, the d70 starts up faster, has a bigger memory buffer, faster flash sync (1/500 compared to 1/250) more FPS and doesn't feel like a cheap piece of plastic. The kit lense is a lot better quality, too on the d70. Mind you, it does cost a bit more. The only thing I wish my d70 had was a portrait grip. Anyways...

Go to www.dpreview.com and source out a camera that suits your needs. That's the best bet.
Also take a look at the following link of dying CCD sensors. there's A LOT of canons on there, not too many nikons though...something to consider when choosing your next model.
http://www.imaging-resource.com/NEWS/1128958202.html

m0e · #13 (**permalink**) Oct 13, 05

That's hilarious...

I just checked out that link about the dead ccd chips and found out that Sony disclosed a glitch in several of their models, including my old one.
Wonder if I'll still be able to get a repair?

*smirk*

and on another note, rawb... 1/2 hour of straight cam'ron music vids on Rapcity
it's like a dipset marathon

rawb · #14 (**permalink**) Oct 13, 05

the dude basically needs his own channel.

mojo · #15 (**permalink**) Oct 13, 05

i second the vote on the canon elph.

i never had a problem with mine, and it was about 3 years old as well. better then many new ones i have seen recently actually. unfortunalty it was stolen a few weeks back..... so that proves how good it is as well.

Revolver · #16 (**permalink**) Oct 13, 05

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Originally Posted by shorerider

Got link to prove any of this? Having used both, the d70 starts up faster, has a bigger memory buffer, faster flash sync (1/500 compared to 1/250) more FPS and doesn't feel like a cheap piece of plastic. The kit lense is a lot better quality, too on the d70. Mind you, it does cost a bit more. The only thing I wish my d70 had was a portrait grip. Anyways...

http://www.imaging-resource.com/NEWS/1128958202.html

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1790334,00.asp
http://www.digitalreview.ca/cams/Nik...sRebelXT.shtml
http://www.tomshardware.com/consumer..._nikon-28.html

also check out the digital photography buyers guide on newstands. the reason i choose the rebel? better imageing sensor...plain and simple.but yeah shorerider...the plastic feel of the rebel kinda irks me bit.

Revolver · #17 (**permalink**) Oct 13, 05

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Originally Posted by mojo

i second the vote on the canon elph.

i never had a problem with mine, and it was about 3 years old as well. better then many new ones i have seen recently actually. unfortunalty it was stolen a few weeks back..... so that proves how good it is as well.

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lol elephant fighting beer!