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twalla · 12-16-2007, 02:27 PM

If you were going to buy a digital camera and spend up to 300 on it, which would you buy?

Im digital camera challenged on knowing which is best.

kalina82 · 12-16-2007, 02:45 PM

i have a canon powershot sd400. its pretty good and when i bought it it was around $250 i believe.

mypreciouspups · 12-16-2007, 02:48 PM

I am so not any good at finding the right camera

..but I will watch this thread to see If I can learn anything.

pooh's mum

Ladymom · 12-16-2007, 02:56 PM

I agree. Get a Canon Powershot, whichever one is around your price range.

Mybabyboymax · 12-16-2007, 03:24 PM

I got the canon powershot A560 and I love it, its a basic shoot and point camera. Amazon has it the cheapest for 129.99 no shipping or tax.

Erin · 12-16-2007, 04:38 PM

Canon. I have an S3IS, which is the big point & shoot (not an SLR, not a compact) I would also recommend the smaller Canons.

bizzbeth · 12-16-2007, 06:22 PM

i wet digital camera shopping earlier this year and ended up with the canon powershot SD1000... I had bought a kodak first and ended up returning it for the powershot! ILOOOVE IT!
Goodluck in your search!

SANDYSAND · 12-16-2007, 06:31 PM

This is the one I got, I am very happy, specially I remove the red eye instantly

Check the link

http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/sh...ABA&catLevel=2

Grannyb · 12-16-2007, 06:32 PM

I just purchased a Kodak Z712-IS a few weeks ago. It's easy to use, good on batteries and takes great pictures in low light conditions.

moosie's mom · 12-16-2007, 07:38 PM

Last weekend we bought a Sony Cyber-shot DSH-HC. Love it! (so far) It was $249.00 at Wal-Mart.

mizzwanned · 12-17-2007, 12:03 AM

I agree on Canon Powershot

cobird2 · 12-17-2007, 02:03 AM

For a newbie with digital cameras, my first tip is to forget about digital zoom completely. It does nothing but make your pics blurry...turn that feature off if your camera allows. Concentrate on MP-megapixels-and optical zoom.
I recently purchased another digital camera and these were my top picks after quite a bit of research.
Panasonics have a great lens by Leica and it's hard to find many cameras with 10X opitcal zoom.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...activeda654-20
Another with superb zoom is the Nikon Coolpix which is a little more but has 10X zoom also.

Amazon.com: Nikon Coolpix S10 6MP Digital Camera... My final recommendation is Casio Ex-V8 with 8X zoom which is very compact and has a special YouTube video mode.

Amazon.com: Casio Exilim EX-V8 8MP Digital Camera... I'm not suggesting you purchase from Amazon, just put the links because it's easy to find stuff there.
One last tip is to be aware of "digital delay" which means there is lag-time between pushing the button to take the picture and actually getting the shot. Just take loads of shots and delete the ones you don't like.
Good luck with your new camera.
Have fun with it.

Izzy Princess · 12-17-2007, 02:24 AM

I personally have a Canon Powershot and it's OK but we just bought my son a Nikon Cool Pix and I love that camera...when this Canon bites the dust that's the next small, digital camera I get. It retails for about $249 or so but lately all the camera stores around us and I think even Best Buy and Walmart had it on sale for $199 and we got it in the limited edition color red but you can get it in black, too.

You should get some great ideas from this thread that's for sure.

cobird2 · 12-21-2007, 04:14 AM

PC Magazine has this article with its top 5 digital cameras for beginners
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2704,2209659,00.asp

twalla · 12-26-2007, 10:19 AM

THanks! Im still lookin for a camera. It seems that the Cannon has the quickest time as far as pushing the button and taking the pic.

12-16-2007, 02:27 PM	#1
twalla I love my Sammy Sam! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: VAN ALSTYNE Posts: 5,352	Digital camera If you were going to buy a digital camera and spend up to 300 on it, which would you buy? Im digital camera challenged on knowing which is best. __________________ Sam Bella Sam's Place

12-16-2007, 02:45 PM	#2
kalina82 Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 6,661 Blog Entries: 1	i have a canon powershot sd400. its pretty good and when i bought it it was around $250 i believe. __________________ Kellie and Morgan Girls Soccer Team Goalie!!!!

12-16-2007, 02:48 PM	#3
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12-16-2007, 02:56 PM	#4
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,648	I agree. Get a Canon Powershot, whichever one is around your price range. __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ High Quality Handmade Bows for the Pampered Pooch

12-16-2007, 03:24 PM	#5
Mybabyboymax Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: queens Posts: 1,686	I got the canon powershot A560 and I love it, its a basic shoot and point camera. Amazon has it the cheapest for 129.99 no shipping or tax. __________________ Proud mommy to Max \| and \| Auntie to Macy

12-16-2007, 04:38 PM	#6
Erin Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 2,713	Canon. I have an S3IS, which is the big point & shoot (not an SLR, not a compact) I would also recommend the smaller Canons. __________________ Barkaholics 10% OFF in October! Use code: SPOOKY for 10% off orders over $15.

12-16-2007, 06:22 PM	#7
bizzbeth YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: campbell, CA Posts: 642	i wet digital camera shopping earlier this year and ended up with the canon powershot SD1000... I had bought a kodak first and ended up returning it for the powershot! ILOOOVE IT! Goodluck in your search! __________________ OLIVER & His Momma, Elizabeth

12-16-2007, 06:31 PM	#8
SANDYSAND Mommy Loves Koda & Kacy! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Home of the NY Yankees Posts: 5,519	This is the one I got, I am very happy, specially I remove the red eye instantly Check the link http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/sh...ABA&catLevel=2 __________________ http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=3a2e8eedc3dc6290fbd72e&skin_id=1603&utm_s ource=otm&utm_medium=text_url Mommy Loves:Koda & Kacy. Smile Life is a GIFT First Lady of the SRC~ Koda Benji

12-16-2007, 06:32 PM	#9
Grannyb YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 631	I just purchased a Kodak Z712-IS a few weeks ago. It's easy to use, good on batteries and takes great pictures in low light conditions. __________________ *Mommy to Toto Do not fear tomorrow, God is already there.*

12-16-2007, 07:38 PM	#10
moosie's mom And Mimi's too! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Coast of CA Posts: 3,231	Last weekend we bought a Sony Cyber-shot DSH-HC. Love it! (so far) It was $249.00 at Wal-Mart. __________________ Hugs and Yorkie Kisses from Linda, Moose and Mimi : The Moose is Loose: Moose wubs AprilLove Moose's Montage http://www.photoshow.com/watch/pK4mj9Be

12-17-2007, 12:03 AM	#11
mizzwanned Donating YT 11K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: new york Posts: 11,883 Blog Entries: 2	I agree on Canon Powershot __________________ Teddy, London & Sophia Loren too! London likes Kikko

12-17-2007, 02:03 AM	#12
cobird2 YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New York Posts: 306	My Suggestions For a newbie with digital cameras, my first tip is to forget about digital zoom completely. It does nothing but make your pics blurry...turn that feature off if your camera allows. Concentrate on MP-megapixels-and optical zoom. I recently purchased another digital camera and these were my top picks after quite a bit of research. Panasonics have a great lens by Leica and it's hard to find many cameras with 10X opitcal zoom. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...activeda654-20 Another with superb zoom is the Nikon Coolpix which is a little more but has 10X zoom also. Amazon.com: Nikon Coolpix S10 6MP Digital Camera... My final recommendation is Casio Ex-V8 with 8X zoom which is very compact and has a special YouTube video mode. Amazon.com: Casio Exilim EX-V8 8MP Digital Camera... I'm not suggesting you purchase from Amazon, just put the links because it's easy to find stuff there. One last tip is to be aware of "digital delay" which means there is lag-time between pushing the button to take the picture and actually getting the shot. Just take loads of shots and delete the ones you don't like. Good luck with your new camera. Have fun with it. __________________ Johnny Rules

12-17-2007, 02:24 AM	#13
Izzy Princess Therapy Dog Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,462 Blog Entries: 1	I personally have a Canon Powershot and it's OK but we just bought my son a Nikon Cool Pix and I love that camera...when this Canon bites the dust that's the next small, digital camera I get. It retails for about $249 or so but lately all the camera stores around us and I think even Best Buy and Walmart had it on sale for $199 and we got it in the limited edition color red but you can get it in black, too. You should get some great ideas from this thread that's for sure. __________________ Cyndi &.... Izzy (Secwetary & Charter Membwer of the Dirty FurKids Cwub)-Jusz say NO ta bein' cwean!)Izzy's diggin on Diggy, Gizmo, Moose, Remi, Jack & Eddie...yeah...she gets around& proud member of the *CrAzYcLu*B! ~The PINK club~SRC

12-21-2007, 04:14 AM	#14
cobird2 YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New York Posts: 306	PC World's Picks PC Magazine has this article with its top 5 digital cameras for beginners http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2704,2209659,00.asp __________________ Johnny Rules

12-26-2007, 10:19 AM	#15
twalla I love my Sammy Sam! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: VAN ALSTYNE Posts: 5,352	THanks! Im still lookin for a camera. It seems that the Cannon has the quickest time as far as pushing the button and taking the pic. __________________ Sam Bella Sam's Place