PTS Choices

CGNY · 04-07-2008, 07:47 PM

I am looking for a new camera since my Kodak C315 can't hold battery life for more than 3 seconds (actually timed it). I also hated the quality at only 5MP.

I wanted a dSLR but I don't want to drop 400+ dollars for a camera I will only use occasionally. I am looking for a Point and Shoot camera that can take pictures that have a professional appearance.

I was looking at the Kodak EASYSHARE Z1285 12MP mainly b/c it is a 12MP camera. Has anyone had any experiences with this camera. I was also looking at the Canon PowerShot A590IS 8MP and Canon PowerShot A570IS 7.1MP

I have found reviews on the Canon but haven't seen any on the Kodak. Comments on all three are welcome and would be great. Other suggestions would be good to...

Thanks

**Izzy** · 04-07-2008, 08:07 PM

It's not the Megapixels, it's the image sensor.

Megapixels only really have to do with cropping and/or printing.

I recommend S3 IS.

JeShUa · 04-07-2008, 08:27 PM

Canon fan here, and I recommend the SD line due to the fact that you charge the camera and dont have to replace batteries every time you go to use the thing.

CGNY · 04-07-2008, 08:41 PM

thx for the replies

the S3 is a little pricey. I am looking for a camera around 200 dollars- hopefully less that can give me good picture quality. I get a 15% discount from Kodak bc my old camera broke, so a Kodak brand could be more expensive

for the SD anyone in particular?

so far i'm considering:

1) Canon PowerShot A590IS 8MP
2) Kodak EASYSHARE Z1285 12MP (iffy b/c I haven't been able to find any samples)
2) Kodak Easyshare Z885 8MP

szuberi · 04-08-2008, 09:53 AM

look into canon A720...great little camera or if you want a bit high resolution, the SX series.

CGNY · 04-08-2008, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by szuberi

look into canon A720...great little camera or if you want a bit high resolution, the SX series.

thanks for the suggestions; the SX100 and the 720 are right at my price range so right now it is looking like that may be my choice

i'm looking into getting the

1) Canon SX100
1) Canon A720
3) Canon 590
4) Kodak EASYSHARE Z1285 12MP
4) Kodak Easyshare Z885 8MP

CGNY · 04-13-2008, 09:08 PM

thanx everyone that replied I got the A720 this morning and have been playing with it all day

New to Photography -- Pictures

04-07-2008, 07:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
CGNY Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New York State Posts: 135 iTrader: 0 / 0%	P&S Choices I am looking for a new camera since my Kodak C315 can't hold battery life for more than 3 seconds (actually timed it). I also hated the quality at only 5MP. I wanted a dSLR but I don't want to drop 400+ dollars for a camera I will only use occasionally. I am looking for a Point and Shoot camera that can take pictures that have a professional appearance. I was looking at the Kodak EASYSHARE Z1285 12MP mainly b/c it is a 12MP camera. Has anyone had any experiences with this camera. I was also looking at the Canon PowerShot A590IS 8MP and Canon PowerShot A570IS 7.1MP I have found reviews on the Canon but haven't seen any on the Kodak. Comments on all three are welcome and would be great. Other suggestions would be good to... Thanks Last edited by CGNY; 04-07-2008 at 07:54 PM.

04-07-2008, 08:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Izzy Supreme Pizza! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Azusa, CA Age: 25 Posts: 11,938 iTrader: 5 / 100%	It's not the Megapixels, it's the image sensor. Megapixels only really have to do with cropping and/or printing. I recommend S3 IS. __________________ Last edited by Izzy; 04-07-2008 at 08:28 PM.

04-07-2008, 08:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
CGNY Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New York State Posts: 135 iTrader: 0 / 0%	thx for the replies the S3 is a little pricey. I am looking for a camera around 200 dollars- hopefully less that can give me good picture quality. I get a 15% discount from Kodak bc my old camera broke, so a Kodak brand could be more expensive for the SD anyone in particular? so far i'm considering: 1) Canon PowerShot A590IS 8MP 2) Kodak EASYSHARE Z1285 12MP (iffy b/c I haven't been able to find any samples) 2) Kodak Easyshare Z885 8MP Last edited by CGNY; 04-07-2008 at 09:19 PM.

04-13-2008, 09:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
CGNY Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New York State Posts: 135 iTrader: 0 / 0%	thanx everyone that replied I got the A720 this morning and have been playing with it all day New to Photography -- Pictures Last edited by CGNY; 04-13-2008 at 09:12 PM.

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04-07-2008, 08:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
JeShUa Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 12,197 Keepin` it Phresh iTrader: 11 / 100%	Canon fan here, and I recommend the SD line due to the fact that you charge the camera and dont have to replace batteries every time you go to use the thing.

04-08-2008, 09:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
szuberi Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 873 SAL iTrader: 1 / 100%	look into canon A720...great little camera or if you want a bit high resolution, the SX series.

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