New Digi camera needed, any suggestions?
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One of the top rated digitals is the Canon A1000IS; best features are 4x optical zoom/10 megapixel, uses SD cards [easy and cheap], AA batteries [same as previous benefit - I use rechargeables to save $$]. It's compact and light with good basic controls. It's got USB out to transfer files or just use a card reader.
Best prices are running from $110 - $129 ... It's also one of the top-rated compact digitals in Consumer Reports. Good basic controls and settings, an optical viewfinder + 2.5" LCD.
Now, let me give you a negative ... battery life is miserable compared to another Casio Exslim subcompact I have. But as I said, I use rechargeables and that's easy to handle by carrying an extra set or grabbing a couple at a discount store. When you're traveling there is no need to carry a charging cradle too.
It makes a good complement to my Canon XTi DSLR.
Best prices are running from $110 - $129 ... It's also one of the top-rated compact digitals in Consumer Reports. Good basic controls and settings, an optical viewfinder + 2.5" LCD.
Now, let me give you a negative ... battery life is miserable compared to another Casio Exslim subcompact I have. But as I said, I use rechargeables and that's easy to handle by carrying an extra set or grabbing a couple at a discount store. When you're traveling there is no need to carry a charging cradle too.
It makes a good complement to my Canon XTi DSLR.
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Originally Posted by tbal' post='945144' date='Jul 17 2009, 03:24 PM
Correction, hes looking for a DSLR which is different from what I am looking for ![Tongue](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/tongue.gif)
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The other thread had many links to web sites that provide comprehensive reviews of all digital cameras, not just DSLRs so there's plenty of valid information there as well.
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Originally Posted by luigi524td' post='945157' date='Jul 17 2009, 03:51 PM
One of the top rated digitals is the Canon A1000IS; best features are 4x optical zoom/10 megapixel, uses SD cards [easy and cheap], AA batteries [same as previous benefit - I use rechargeables to save $$]. It's compact and light with good basic controls. It's got USB out to transfer files or just use a card reader.
Best prices are running from $110 - $129 ... It's also one of the top-rated compact digitals in Consumer Reports. Good basic controls and settings, an optical viewfinder + 2.5" LCD.
Now, let me give you a negative ... battery life is miserable compared to another Casio Exslim subcompact I have. But as I said, I use rechargeables and that's easy to handle by carrying an extra set or grabbing a couple at a discount store. When you're traveling there is no need to carry a charging cradle too.
It makes a good complement to my Canon XTi DSLR.
Best prices are running from $110 - $129 ... It's also one of the top-rated compact digitals in Consumer Reports. Good basic controls and settings, an optical viewfinder + 2.5" LCD.
Now, let me give you a negative ... battery life is miserable compared to another Casio Exslim subcompact I have. But as I said, I use rechargeables and that's easy to handle by carrying an extra set or grabbing a couple at a discount store. When you're traveling there is no need to carry a charging cradle too.
It makes a good complement to my Canon XTi DSLR.
I stand by my recommendation ... IMHO no need to spend <$200 for a super jazy PnS if that's not desired.
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Originally Posted by v_therussian' post='944764' date='Jul 17 2009, 01:39 AM
Panasonic Lumix is the best. Best Buy should carry a full line - read some reviews on cnet to figure out which model you need and you're good to go ![Thumbsup](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/thumbsup.gif)
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Originally Posted by tbal' post='946290' date='Jul 19 2009, 12:11 PM
picked up one of the Lumix 12mp and works beautiful! Thanks for the suggestion ![Smile](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/smile.gif)
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