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Any advice on Digital Cameras?

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  1. BoyhoodDream

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    Hey y'all,

    I want to get a digital camera. Definetely a 5.0 Megapixel or above. However, I don't want to fork over a ton of money. 600 is about my limit. And the Sony Cybershot DSC-V1 is looking like my best option.

    Is there anybody out there that knows of a better one that's comparable. Or should I wait awhile. I feel a little overwhelmed with all the variables.

    Appreciate any help.
     
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    What are you gonna do with a 5 MP camera?

    Does the average user really need a 5 megapixel camera? I think 5 MP is overkill if this cam is just for home/personal use... I suggest getting a HUGE memory card or several small ones, a 5 MP photo will take some serious storage.

    Let us know what you decide on...

    also http://www.cnet.com has good info and price comparison guides!
     
    #4 rockHEAD, Dec 2, 2003
  5. No Worries

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    Here is a link to a Amazon reviewer :

    http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...1TEOJ56E/1/ref=cm_cr_auth/102-7586988-1348148

    Personally I am looking for a 3-4 MP digital camera which does not have red-eye problems, which can auto-focus quickly, and which can shoot consecutive shots quickly. I currently own a CoolPix 2500 and hate it with a passion.

    I am considering Minolta Dimage Z1 3.2MP Digital Camera w/ 10x Optical Zoom, though I don;t really need the zoom.
     
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    As I am about to purchase a digital camera for the wife for Christmas, I have been checking out prices via http://www.pricegrabber.com. Funny thing I found was that some web stores have a backdoor for pricegrabber. Pricegrabber directs you to a page which has the camera at the quoted price, but has the accessories marked up!!!
     
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    Have an older digital camera that takes a long time ( about 1 second ) from when you want to take a picture to the time it actually takes a picture. Otherwise it works fine. Dunno if modern cameras have this problem but if you can minimize this time, that would be a premium feature for taking action shots.
     
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    My only advice on digital cameras is to not let sexually active co-workers borrow it. You will be sorry.:eek:
     
    #8 PieEatinFattie, Dec 3, 2003
  9. DanHiggsBeard

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    Most consumers only need a 3.1 MP camera, and for that I would suggest the Canon A70.

    The newest model in the line is the A80, but I personally feel it's overkill.
     
    #9 DanHiggsBeard, Dec 3, 2003
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    what kinda digital camera wuoild you recommend? i like the canon one. i don't what model..
    do you know where i can find one at a great deal?
     
    #10 annthuyn, Dec 3, 2003
  11. DanHiggsBeard

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    The Canon A70 (about $250) is the 3.1 MP camera with the best reviews, and I believe it's the leading seller right now.

    The Can digital ELPH seres is great too. They're tiny, bost cost more and don't have the zoom capabilities of the A series.
     
    #11 DanHiggsBeard, Dec 4, 2003
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    Just buy a really large media card. It will likely never be big enough, but a large card sure won't hurt you. That's my advice having owned several over the years since they hit the market.
     
    #13 pariah, Dec 4, 2003
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