Camera Recommendations?

Kakashi · 12-26-2006, 12:55 PM

I need to pick up a new camera for the meet in January.

Can anyone recommend a good digital 6MP+ camera preferably under the 200 dollar mark?

PS- im not looking for a really portable stash-in-your-pocket camera, my last camera was a 6MP slim line model, and its picture quality was shoddy.

Kakashi · 12-26-2006, 01:07 PM

im thinking of this one:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1153997787864

fraga · 12-26-2006, 01:26 PM

Off of Consumer Reports...

Olympus FE-140 - $170 (6 Megapixel)
Kodak EasyShare C643 - $150 (6.1 Megapixel)
Hewlett-Packard PhotoSmart M527 - $150 (6 Megapixel)

eugenekim.net · 12-26-2006, 01:28 PM

bhphoto.com

you'll find the best prices there, everywhere else is a rip-off.

Kakashi · 12-26-2006, 01:32 PM

well i do have $100 gift card to rip-off central a.k.a. Best Buy.

however i will check those out

thanks

Type X · 12-26-2006, 01:32 PM

http://www.xpbargains.com/#83279

Kakashi · 12-26-2006, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fraga

Off of Consumer Reports...

Olympus FE-140 - $170 (6 Megapixel)
Kodak EasyShare C643 - $150 (6.1 Megapixel)
Hewlett-Packard PhotoSmart M527 - $150 (6 Megapixel)

are these recommends based off of quality or value? i had the Kodak Easyshare 630 6MP before it was stolen, and it took the crappiest pix, id have to try like 3-4 times to get a decent picture. not to mention the settings take a day and a half to access.

also, im looking for something that has more control over focus/zoom besides just a [W<->T] button. Something more... pro? Without diving into the SLR category. Jesus those are expensive.

PS- what i meant by more pro, was being able to upgrade lenses, or use wide/fish angle lenses.

Kakashi · 12-26-2006, 01:44 PM

BOH!:

http://www.expresscameras.com/prodet...306293&start=1

300 bucks for a Rebel XT!

tempting!

**ethlar** · 12-26-2006, 01:58 PM

DO IT!!

i love canon products

***Cybergypsy*** · 12-26-2006, 02:02 PM

Have a casio ...Exlim... awesome batt life and much better pic then my sony or canon...

***Cybergypsy*** · 12-26-2006, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kakashi

BOH!:

http://www.expresscameras.com/prodet...306293&start=1

300 bucks for a Rebel XT!

tempting!

I just sold a Canon XTI for 600 a few days after buying it.....my Finepix S7000 takes much nicer pics.....I really hated that canon

fraga · 12-26-2006, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kakashi

are these recommends based off of quality or value? i had the Kodak Easyshare 630 6MP before it was stolen, and it took the crappiest pix, id have to try like 3-4 times to get a decent picture. not to mention the settings take a day and a half to access.

also, im looking for something that has more control over focus/zoom besides just a [W<->T] button. Something more... pro? Without diving into the SLR category. Jesus those are expensive.

PS- what i meant by more pro, was being able to upgrade lenses, or use wide/fish angle lenses.

They were in the Compact category...it was the top 14...the Olympus was #10...the Kodak was #12...and the Hewlett Packard was #14...

8thgenuser · 12-26-2006, 02:29 PM

Dell has the Canon SD600 6.0 megapixel camera for only $210, with free shipping.
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/p...9&sku=A0620516

If you can wait until Wednesday to order it, Dell usually issues stackable coupons on Wednesdays to bring the price down even further. You can find the stackable coupon codes at techbargains.com. Try searching for Dell or Canon SD600 at the site. It's not guaranteed that the coupons would work on this particular camera, though.

Kakashi · 12-26-2006, 02:34 PM

damn.. im hearing all sorts of different things from all sorts of people..

so confuzzled.

***Cybergypsy*** · 12-26-2006, 02:40 PM

Go to flickr.com and you can bring photos up by camera used...and judge for yourself :)

Kakashi · 12-26-2006, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cybergypsy

Go to flickr.com and you can bring photos up by camera used...and judge for yourself :)

+1 good idea.

**Gonzo** · 12-26-2006, 02:52 PM

Don't forget that Rebel XT you found doesn't come with a lense.

I wish newegg still had the sale on A630's. I picked two up when they were only $230 with 1 gig cards. It is the camera that is responsible for all of atruhondagrl's fabulous pictures.

Tybeedon · 12-26-2006, 03:07 PM

Take a look here:

http://www.steves-digicams.com/best_cameras.html

Probably the best site around for reviews and solid information.

Kakashi · 12-26-2006, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gonzo

Don't forget that Rebel XT you found doesn't come with a lense.

I wish newegg still had the sale on A630's. I picked two up when they were only $230 with 1 gig cards. It is the camera that is responsible for all of atruhondagrl's fabulous pictures.

+2 for that, i kept wondering why they slapped BODY in that text

deffo price jump after a nice lens

**marc-o-lishuz** · 12-26-2006, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kakashi

BOH!:

http://www.expresscameras.com/prodet...306293&start=1

300 bucks for a Rebel XT!

tempting!

that's really good!!! you don't want the kit lens anyways!!! go Canon - best dSLRs, best lens support, best prices

@ Cyber - damn, i would've bought that XTi from you for $600!!! that's a good deal too

you gonna sell another one by any chance?!

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Kakashi Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Aurora CO Age: 22 Posts: 3,706 iTrader: 1 / 100%	im thinking of this one: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1153997787864

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eugenekim.net Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: huntington beach, ca Age: 21 Posts: 1,810 captain obvious iTrader: 0 / 0%	bhphoto.com you'll find the best prices there, everywhere else is a rip-off.

12-26-2006, 01:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
Kakashi Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Aurora CO Age: 22 Posts: 3,706 iTrader: 1 / 100%	well i do have $100 gift card to rip-off central a.k.a. Best Buy. however i will check those out thanks

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12-26-2006, 01:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
Kakashi Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Aurora CO Age: 22 Posts: 3,706 iTrader: 1 / 100%	BOH!: http://www.expresscameras.com/prodet...306293&start=1 300 bucks for a Rebel XT! tempting!

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*Cybergypsy* Resident Caraholic Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 48 Posts: 8,099 iTrader: 3 / 100%	Have a casio ...Exlim... awesome batt life and much better pic then my sony or canon...

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8thgenuser Webby's Minion Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 7,065 Nikon Squad Member #8 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Dell has the Canon SD600 6.0 megapixel camera for only $210, with free shipping. http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/p...9&sku=A0620516 If you can wait until Wednesday to order it, Dell usually issues stackable coupons on Wednesdays to bring the price down even further. You can find the stackable coupon codes at techbargains.com. Try searching for Dell or Canon SD600 at the site. It's not guaranteed that the coupons would work on this particular camera, though.

12-26-2006, 02:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
Kakashi Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Aurora CO Age: 22 Posts: 3,706 iTrader: 1 / 100%	damn.. im hearing all sorts of different things from all sorts of people.. so confuzzled.

12-26-2006, 02:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
*Cybergypsy* Resident Caraholic Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 48 Posts: 8,099 iTrader: 3 / 100%	Go to flickr.com and you can bring photos up by camera used...and judge for yourself :)

12-26-2006, 02:52 PM	#17 (permalink)
Gonzo You're doing it wrong!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 21 Posts: 5,689 iTrader: 5 / 100%	Don't forget that Rebel XT you found doesn't come with a lense. I wish newegg still had the sale on A630's. I picked two up when they were only $230 with 1 gig cards. It is the camera that is responsible for all of atruhondagrl's fabulous pictures.

12-26-2006, 03:07 PM	#18 (permalink)
Tybeedon Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 190 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Take a look here: http://www.steves-digicams.com/best_cameras.html Probably the best site around for reviews and solid information.