What digital cameras should I look at?

[scottrempel]

Looks like it's about time to start watching for a new dcam.

I know there is quite a few dcam gurus on hear so I figured I'd get some opinions. Looking to keep the cost under $400...new or mint and almost new. If you are selling something and see this thread feel free to PM me.

What I'm thinking atm is the new Canon A510...3MP, 4x optical zoom.
What I'm wondering is what other cameras fall into a similar performance range and may be a better choice. Primary usage of my dcam ends up being taking pics of computer hardware...but I want a cam that is all around good as there will be plenty of indoor/outdoor shots taken on it. Another feature I kinda like is the flip out screen found on cams like the A95...I think that would help keep the LCD minty.

I've been happy with my A70 until it started to fail...circuit connections need repair and I've been quoted at like $75+ to fix it. If I get a new dcam I'll probably get it fixed and sell cheap or give to the inlaws.

[manixc]

as always, www.dpreview.com is an excellent way to start.

[nsd]

www.megapixel.net

[scottrempel]

Yeah...I've read the reviews...on quite a few cams anyways. But reviews are just reviews...I like to get user input as well.

Plus the fact that most reviews won't say "X cam is the best cam this range...much better then Y and Z"...they just give the pros and cons of each and let the reader decide. Well, there is probaby several people here on RFD who have used one or more of the type of cameras I'm looking at and may have something to say.

So...once again, I'm just looking for some user input. If you haven't used the dcam yourself no need to reply. I'm definitely not lazy and actually enjoy reading reviews...but I don't have time to read and compare every review on every site...hence why I was hoping to get a choice narrowed down from some people who have already went through this ordeal.

Thanks

[randomdef]

Yeah...I've read the reviews...on quite a few cams anyways. But reviews are just reviews...I like to get user input as well.

Plus the fact that most reviews won't say "X cam is the best cam this range...much better then Y and Z"...they just give the pros and cons of each and let the reader decide. Well, there is probaby several people here on RFD who have used one or more of the type of cameras I'm looking at and may have something to say.

So...once again, I'm just looking for some user input. If you haven't used the dcam yourself no need to reply. I'm definitely not lazy and actually enjoy reading reviews...but I don't have time to read and compare every review on every site...hence why I was hoping to get a choice narrowed down from some people who have already went through this ordeal.

Thanks


I have a sony f88, which i think is just fanastic and only cost 320 from staples.

[KevC]

Canon. For sure. A-series is awesome. The A510 is a great camera. If you want a smaller one, get the S410. either will be amazing. I'd get the A series though, way more manual controls.

[scottrempel]

Canon. For sure. A-series is awesome. The A510 is a great camera. If you want a smaller one, get the S410. either will be amazing. I'd get the A series though, way more manual controls.

Yeah...I like that about my A70. I also like NOT having teh stupid propriatry (SP?) battery. The A510 only take 2 AA's now too which is nice. Only thing I'll have to do is move to SD from CF, which is fine.


OH...and if anyone knows someone that repairs dcams for cheap in Winnipeg let me know! Maybe someone does it or has a buddy ;);)

[M-e-X-x]

Canon. For sure. A-series is awesome. The A510 is a great camera. If you want a smaller one, get the S410. either will be amazing. I'd get the A series though, way more manual controls.

i'm probably a canon fan for life... don't own a digital camera yet, but i have a 20+ year old canon camera that works like a tank and the flash i swear will literally blind u! just a simple camera like that has sold me to be a canon buyer :)

[manixc]

Yeah...I've read the reviews...on quite a few cams anyways. But reviews are just reviews...I like to get user input as well.

Plus the fact that most reviews won't say "X cam is the best cam this range...much better then Y and Z"...they just give the pros and cons of each and let the reader decide. Well, there is probaby several people here on RFD who have used one or more of the type of cameras I'm looking at and may have something to say.

So...once again, I'm just looking for some user input. If you haven't used the dcam yourself no need to reply. I'm definitely not lazy and actually enjoy reading reviews...but I don't have time to read and compare every review on every site...hence why I was hoping to get a choice narrowed down from some people who have already went through this ordeal.

Thanks


I use a Minolta F100, it is 4MP, 3X optical zoom, uses SD, and can take AA batteries as well. It has both automatic and manual modes. It is fairly compact. The only con is that it can only record 35sec of video at a time, but I don't really use that function. I think it is discontinued but the newer model is F200 and F300.

[MAR]

I have a Fujifilm FinePix 3800 Zoom, 3.2 Mega Pixels, 6 X Optical Zoom. It uses the xD card, and AA batteries. Have had it for just over a year now, and it gives great images. It has been replaced by FinePix S3000 series, but some of the new ones don't have sound capability in movie clip or image modes. It has 5 resolution settings .3 MP, 1 MP, 2 MP 3 MP normal and 3 MP fine. 3 MP normal enlargements to 8 X 12 are excellent quality. It originally cost $500 plus, but prices have come down on the new versions, $300 to $400. I think it is a great digital camera.

[MTL-TechY]

canon, canon, canon - a95 and s500, or s45 or s50, the last two, s50 is still available, go for it

[ShadowVlican]

i'm liking my new a95.... which replaced my minolta S404 (which i have to sell off one of these days...)

can't recommend any other camera... canon a series is awesome :)

[aitch]

is this a good price for canon a510?

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[scottrempel]

is this a good price for canon a510?

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238 15% discount from dell newsletter
274 including tax and free shipping


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How does the newslette discount thing work? Is there just a coupon code in there or something? Please post more details and a link to the coupon code if possible. This camera is selling for $299 plus tax everywhere so this looks like a good deal.

[aitch]

How does the newslette discount thing work? Is there just a coupon code in there or something? Please post more details and a link to the coupon code if possible. This camera is selling for $299 plus tax everywhere so this looks like a good deal.

i just sign up for this to get the 15% off Software & Peripherals and they emailed me the dell coupon code
http://www1.ca.dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.aspx/email_landing?c=ca&cs=CADHS1&l=en&s=dhs&~section=homepage

[blackhawk]

Go to a camera shop and spend some time handling and checking the different models to see what you like.

Newer ones have the bigger screens(very! nice) and are getting to be more camera like in the controls.

Even walmart and FS have lots of different ones on display. Check online for reliability. Basically, any manufacturer that makes/made film cameras is pretty decent.

If you've owned before you have a good idea of what you like.

[MTL-TechY]

canon s50, no doubt, go to costco, good price and return policy