digital cameras

eimik · Apr 16, 2003, 08:29

i need your help, what do you recommend????????

i know i know, im vague.

Mandylion · Apr 16, 2003, 09:11

Too vague. How much do you want to spend? What are you looking to do with it? Just take fun pictures to email friends or do you want to print things out and produce quality pictures? How about durability? Are you a beach going, outdoorsy type, or does your last camera have a detailed maintenance log? Somewhere in between? There are lots of folks who take quality pictures here. Give us something to bite on and we can help!

eimik · Apr 16, 2003, 10:10

lemme see

no more than 400.00yen

its for personal use, pretty casual

i'll email, look at them, get some of it developed, but nothing uber fancy

durability?!? it doesnt really matter

im looking for:

-2+pixels
-3x + optical zoom
-and video with sound
-the size really doesnt matter, id perfer smaller
-oh and i want movies with sound

errrr
i just might have to spill out more $$$$

Maciamo · Apr 16, 2003, 10:16

I have a Minolta Dimage X, so that's my recommendation.

eimik · Apr 16, 2003, 11:20

Originally posted by Maciamo
I have a Minolta Dimage X, so that's my recommendation.

yah its got some pretty impressive features, but I think its too square for me.

these are ones that im looking at:
Olympus D40
Canon Powershot A70
Canon Powershot S30
Olympus Optio 330rs

kirei_na_me · Apr 16, 2003, 11:28

I have a Sony Cybershot (DSC-P7). It is 3.2 megapixel, 3x zoom, and has movies with sound. It's small and it is very simple and easy to understand, I think.

The only problem is that with Sony, you can use only use the Memory Stick.

Still, I love this camera. I think it was priced around $500? I can't remember.

Mandylion · Apr 16, 2003, 11:53

epinions.com has a good users review section for digital cameras. Have a look-see. Do you mean Pentax Optio 330RS? If so, I would push a Pentax. I have always gotten good product from Pentax and they prove to be very durrable to boot. Be ready to buy extra memory, battery charger, too when you are thinking about prices. If one card fills up and you are away from your laptop/computer/storage unit it can be a lifesaver (spring for the hundred of MB cards)

Nikon also makes a very good camera but they can be complex off full auto function. Not a point-and-shoot. Still, optically they have some of the best lenses around. Good luck eimik!

eimik · Apr 16, 2003, 13:48

oh boy oh boy. this is starting to make my head hurt.

Bring on some more tips.

oh and thanks you Mandylion

whis4ey · Apr 17, 2003, 18:01

My Sony DSC S50 is absolutely fab
Sam

Twisted · Apr 17, 2003, 18:20

I've got a Canon Powershot S230 (Ixus V3). Images are great, but it doesn't have many advanced features.

dogcountry · Apr 21, 2003, 01:56

Oh yeah! Sony is the way to go and can be great for the advanced digital person, but who has the money to buy it? I bought an Olympus 1.5, supposidly easy to operate. Had two local techs and myself try to download the program and could not. Returned it 24 hours later and bought an HP315 2.1 pix and would recommend this model anytime. Somewhere around $200.00. My wife wants one and we're looking at one for $79.00 and $89.00 from TigerDirect.com Check it out, right now on sale.

eimik · Apr 21, 2003, 14:16

ooooooooooooh

Erik · Apr 26, 2003, 22:22

Originally posted by eimik
ooooooooooooh

http://electronics.cnet.com/electron...9.html?tag=dir

Check out this link... on the left hand side, there is editor picks for the different image quality cameras. 3M pixel IMO is a good round number and doesn't go too crazy on price. Since your in canada, check out futureshop... they have quite a few models on display in each store. Myself I chose Olympus D550, but I think this model is discontinued now... Anyways, hope this helps...

Shadow · Apr 27, 2003, 10:43

I got a Sony P7 and i love it... it's light, compact and loaded with features that are easy to use... The quality are good and it also allows you to take small motion pics as well...

There's a P9 and P10 that are higher models in the sony family, the resolutions are higher but I don't think it's really that much use since around 3 megapixels for normal photography is pretty good already...

Shadow · Apr 27, 2003, 10:47

PS. check this webpage out: http://www.henrys.ca/
it's got lots of new digital cameras.... However, only use it as a reference since this place usually sells cameras a bit more expensive than Futureshop or other places.....

And you might want to buy your camera from the states instead of Canada... I actually imported my sony P7 from the States (had to pay for duties and taxes), but it still saved me around 70-80 bucks.

Ganza · Oct 8, 2003, 01:20

Originally posted by kirei_na_me
I have a Sony Cybershot (DSC-P7). It is 3.2 megapixel, 3x zoom, and has movies with sound. It's small and it is very simple and easy to understand, I think.

The only problem is that with Sony, you can use only use the Memory Stick.

Still, I love this camera. I think it was priced around $500? I can't remember.

Yup, and the even better DSC-P92.
I got it for about $500 too, and that's the weird thing

Anyway, here's a pic of it:

budd · Oct 25, 2003, 13:09

i have about five? cameras
olympus d-100
cybershot p52
kodak dc 4800
olympus cz 3000
and canon s10
i bought them all on sale [paid $170 for the ol cz 3000 -- the most so far], so my recommendation? go to a store and fondle some first
i like them all for different things and dislike certain others
canon s10 has aluminum body that withstands yamanote train door closings and does nice slow shutter, but requires a proprietary battery -- i have always had to have two/three batts on a photo run -- even with the lcd off
ol d-100 is only 1.3 mp and no opt zoom, but has quick start and uses only two batts -- even alky last (with the lcd off)
gotta go, good luck!

edit: just realized how old this thread it

dude done bought a cam by now

Apr 16, 2003, 08:29	#1
eimik Regular Member Join Date: Dec 25, 2002 Location: alberta, canada Posts: 66	digital cameras i need your help, what do you recommend???????? i know i know, im vague.

Apr 16, 2003, 10:16	#4
Maciamo Decommissioned ex-admin Join Date: Jul 17, 2002 Location: Austrasia Posts: 6,647	I have a Minolta Dimage X, so that's my recommendation. __________________ Over 100 destinations in the Japan Sightseeing Guide + detailed Tokyo Guide and Kyoto Guide Eupedia : Your Guide to Europe in English Read the "Maciamo FAQ" "What is the use of living, if it be not to strive for noble causes and to make this muddled world a better place for those who will live in it after we are gone?", Winston Churchill.

Apr 16, 2003, 11:20	#5
eimik Regular Member Join Date: Dec 25, 2002 Location: alberta, canada Posts: 66	Originally posted by Maciamo I have a Minolta Dimage X, so that's my recommendation. yah its got some pretty impressive features, but I think its too square for me. these are ones that im looking at: Olympus D40 Canon Powershot A70 Canon Powershot S30 Olympus Optio 330rs

Apr 16, 2003, 11:28	#6
kirei_na_me Where I'm Supposed to Be Join Date: Jan 31, 2003 Location: Virginia Age: 33 Posts: 3,922	I have a Sony Cybershot (DSC-P7). It is 3.2 megapixel, 3x zoom, and has movies with sound. It's small and it is very simple and easy to understand, I think. The only problem is that with Sony, you can use only use the Memory Stick. Still, I love this camera. I think it was priced around $500? I can't remember. __________________ *i carry your heart with me(i carry it in my heart)* Last edited by kirei_na_me; Apr 16, 2003 at 12:19.

Apr 17, 2003, 18:01	#9
whis4ey Regular Member Join Date: Apr 1, 2003 Posts: 28	My Sony DSC S50 is absolutely fab Sam __________________ Sam Fujiyama Japanese Garden

Apr 16, 2003, 09:11	#2
Mandylion Omnipotence personified Join Date: Mar 15, 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,121	Too vague. How much do you want to spend? What are you looking to do with it? Just take fun pictures to email friends or do you want to print things out and produce quality pictures? How about durability? Are you a beach going, outdoorsy type, or does your last camera have a detailed maintenance log? Somewhere in between? There are lots of folks who take quality pictures here. Give us something to bite on and we can help!

Apr 16, 2003, 10:10	#3
eimik Regular Member Join Date: Dec 25, 2002 Location: alberta, canada Posts: 66	lemme see no more than 400.00yen its for personal use, pretty casual i'll email, look at them, get some of it developed, but nothing uber fancy durability?!? it doesnt really matter im looking for: -2+pixels -3x + optical zoom -and video with sound -the size really doesnt matter, id perfer smaller -oh and i want movies with sound errrr i just might have to spill out more $$$$

Apr 16, 2003, 11:53	#7
Mandylion Omnipotence personified Join Date: Mar 15, 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,121	epinions.com has a good users review section for digital cameras. Have a look-see. Do you mean Pentax Optio 330RS? If so, I would push a Pentax. I have always gotten good product from Pentax and they prove to be very durrable to boot. Be ready to buy extra memory, battery charger, too when you are thinking about prices. If one card fills up and you are away from your laptop/computer/storage unit it can be a lifesaver (spring for the hundred of MB cards) Nikon also makes a very good camera but they can be complex off full auto function. Not a point-and-shoot. Still, optically they have some of the best lenses around. Good luck eimik!

Apr 16, 2003, 13:48	#8
eimik Regular Member Join Date: Dec 25, 2002 Location: alberta, canada Posts: 66	oh boy oh boy. this is starting to make my head hurt. Bring on some more tips. oh and thanks you Mandylion

Apr 17, 2003, 18:20	#10
Twisted That man in the corner Join Date: Mar 15, 2002 Location: The Netherlands Age: 35 Posts: 1,456	I've got a Canon Powershot S230 (Ixus V3). Images are great, but it doesn't have many advanced features. __________________ ZenLog Earotic

Apr 21, 2003, 01:56	#11
dogcountry Dogcountry Join Date: Dec 14, 2002 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 48	Oh yeah! Sony is the way to go and can be great for the advanced digital person, but who has the money to buy it? I bought an Olympus 1.5, supposidly easy to operate. Had two local techs and myself try to download the program and could not. Returned it 24 hours later and bought an HP315 2.1 pix and would recommend this model anytime. Somewhere around $200.00. My wife wants one and we're looking at one for $79.00 and $89.00 from TigerDirect.com Check it out, right now on sale.

Apr 21, 2003, 14:16	#12
eimik Regular Member Join Date: Dec 25, 2002 Location: alberta, canada Posts: 66	ooooooooooooh

Apr 26, 2003, 22:22	#13
Erik Regular Member Join Date: Feb 5, 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 309	Originally posted by eimik ooooooooooooh http://electronics.cnet.com/electron...9.html?tag=dir Check out this link... on the left hand side, there is editor picks for the different image quality cameras. 3M pixel IMO is a good round number and doesn't go too crazy on price. Since your in canada, check out futureshop... they have quite a few models on display in each store. Myself I chose Olympus D550, but I think this model is discontinued now... Anyways, hope this helps...

Apr 27, 2003, 10:43	#14
Shadow Bored working guy Join Date: Mar 28, 2003 Location: Toronto Age: 30 Posts: 145	I got a Sony P7 and i love it... it's light, compact and loaded with features that are easy to use... The quality are good and it also allows you to take small motion pics as well... There's a P9 and P10 that are higher models in the sony family, the resolutions are higher but I don't think it's really that much use since around 3 megapixels for normal photography is pretty good already... __________________ "If meaning lies with having met someone and not in meeting them, then what is the meaning of having met them?" --Soma--

Apr 27, 2003, 10:47	#15
Shadow Bored working guy Join Date: Mar 28, 2003 Location: Toronto Age: 30 Posts: 145	PS. check this webpage out: http://www.henrys.ca/ it's got lots of new digital cameras.... However, only use it as a reference since this place usually sells cameras a bit more expensive than Futureshop or other places..... And you might want to buy your camera from the states instead of Canada... I actually imported my sony P7 from the States (had to pay for duties and taxes), but it still saved me around 70-80 bucks.

Oct 8, 2003, 01:20	#16
Ganza Junior Member Join Date: Oct 8, 2003 Age: 24 Posts: 12	Originally posted by kirei_na_me I have a Sony Cybershot (DSC-P7). It is 3.2 megapixel, 3x zoom, and has movies with sound. It's small and it is very simple and easy to understand, I think. The only problem is that with Sony, you can use only use the Memory Stick. Still, I love this camera. I think it was priced around $500? I can't remember. Yup, and the even better DSC-P92. I got it for about $500 too, and that's the weird thing Anyway, here's a pic of it: __________________ <center> この　命の　道に　一人で　あるく。

Oct 25, 2003, 13:09	#17
budd __________ Join Date: Jul 10, 2003 Posts: 1,972	i have about five? cameras olympus d-100 cybershot p52 kodak dc 4800 olympus cz 3000 and canon s10 i bought them all on sale [paid $170 for the ol cz 3000 -- the most so far], so my recommendation? go to a store and fondle some first i like them all for different things and dislike certain others canon s10 has aluminum body that withstands yamanote train door closings and does nice slow shutter, but requires a proprietary battery -- i have always had to have two/three batts on a photo run -- even with the lcd off ol d-100 is only 1.3 mp and no opt zoom, but has quick start and uses only two batts -- even alky last (with the lcd off) gotta go, good luck! edit: just realized how old this thread it dude done bought a cam by now __________________ ttp://www.tcvb.or.jp/

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