Digitial Camera

Cyrus

I only see that as 260.00....this is getting expensive.


Anything above $250.00 is an absolute no no.

Gokul43201

You can get the 8.1MP version for $230. Be warned that while it outstrips every other camera in lens quality and zoom range, it's not great for low-light quick shots because it takes about a second or so to focus in poor light (I think they improved on the processor speed for the 9MP version).

russ_watters

I have an older Nikon Coolpix that I really liked, but they put one out a couple of years ago (a 5 MP) that was a real lemon. I bought one for work and everyone hates it. It's power hungry, so it has bad battery life and while it is recharging the flash, they shut off the lcd to save power. That's really annoying.

My main camera now is a 2 year old 7 MP version of this Sony Cybershot and I absolutely love it. http://www.digitalcamera-hq.com/digi...0_reviews.html

Cyrus

youtch, $400.00

russ_watters

I think I paid $300 for the one I got - I don't know if they sell a cheaper version, I just found that with a quick Google. With the quality level so high these days, there is no need to spend more than $300 on a point-and-shoot camera. No need for 10 MP.

Here's an 8mp in the same family for $250: http://www.buy.com/retail/Product.as...xzevea&GSCID=1

I know that's out of the range you're looking for - just telling you what I like.

Cyrus

I just dont use one all that often to justify spending more than $250.00.

The one I have now is a real POS I bought at radio shack because it was only $100.00. It goes through AA batteries like no tomorrow. I probably spent around $50 on AA since I've had it. I'll try to sell the old one on ebay and maybe get like $20.00 back.

russ_watters

A rechargeable lithium battery pack is a real plus for me.

mcknia07

Go for the Canon Powersot a530. I love mine and my parents love thiers and they even use theirs for professional pictures, too. Not a bad price either for the quality and performance.

Cyrus

That's too big though. We have one at the office and I'm not thrilled by it. I've seen other small camera's take much better pictures.

The picture is ok, but I think there are cameras that have alot more features out there for similar price.

Andre

But Panasonic uses Leica lenses and they are terrific. You might want to check here Cyrus

http://www.dpreview.com/

Perhaps this one qualifies because it's overtaken by a bigger brother it's probably dumped at lower prices (perhaps check ebay):

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonicfz8/

If it has to fit in a pocket:

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonictz3/

moose

I have this camera and I must say it's absolutely amazing.

From my experience in lower end cameras canon has had the most accurate lifelike colors.

Andre

Update, I'd personally picked this one for about 199.99

Cyrus

Andre, some of those cameras are still too big. Basically, I want it to be no bigger than a pack of cigarettes.


The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 you showed is way, way too big. It's not something I would even consider buying. Were I to buy a camera that big, I might as well just buy a full sized professional NIKON from my office mate.(Who has a few for sale if anyone is interested) It's going to run you several hundred though, these are pro cameras and equipment.

Andre

You did not state that in the OP, Cyrus. I simply showed what best quality you could get for $200. And no, the FZ8 isn't that big as it looks although it will not fit in a pocket. Have a look you at the TZ3 in my previous post

turbo

pocket cameras
http://www.digitalcamera-hq.com/digi...t_ratings.html

Gokul43201

Cyrus, check out the optical zoom on those cameras, if you care about that. Most cameras come with 3X-5X zoom (and few start at 28mm); Olympus goes up to 7X and Panasonic has a 10X Leica lens. If you really care a lot about the extra wide angle and telephoto capability, the choice is clear. If not, look into the Canon SD series.

turbo

Andre has posted some pretty impressive shots made with a compact Panasonic/Leica camera, and if I was looking for a small camera, that's where I would start. I love my Canons, but I still have my Olympus 3040 Zoom for times when I want to have something compact to throw into a pocket of a parka, hunting jacket, etc. It's just a bit big for a shirt pocket, but still handy to have at times. Plus, I can set the presets for my wife (flash/red-eye reduction/optical zoom only, etc) and she can turn it on in program mode and get pretty good shots of family functions, birthday parties, etc.