new camera
By jskdjd
@jskdjd (20)
United States
May 3, 2008 12:01pm CST
I'm looking for a new camera for my birthday. I've liked the Canon brand in the past and I'm mostly a 'point and shoot' type photographer, but I like a good zoom. I definitely need a digital camera and I've been looking on Ebay for a deal. What has worked for you in the past and what would you recommend?
4 responses
@bjcyrix (6901)
• Philippines
3 May 08
Hmm, I dont really know much about Canon models(new ones) first hand but Ive read they are pretty good. I only can tell you about what I know from my experience. The old Canon model A640 or A460 Im not really sure but maybe you've seen it. It takes really good pictures, really sharp and clear especially in print. Its a bit thick and huge though(for me). This was a borrowed cam from a friend by the way. What I do have is the Fuji F40FD. When I was searching for good camera models my first choice was a Canon 440 or 450. A photographer reviewed it and they love it for a point and shoot. Sadly, its nor available here so next option was Fuji F31FD. I wanted it because photographers use it also for their point and shoot funtions. Its a point and shoot but gives the user more options whenever they feel like turning into Manual mode. But then it wasnt available in my area either and so I got the next one to the f31fd. The Fuji F40fd also has the same functions as the f31fd but has lesser manual options and lesser ISO settings. Its good for low light and has a really powerful flash. I really wanted a slim and small cam but the Fuji is a bit bigger than I wanted it. Whenever I see the small Canon models, I feel a bit of tinge of regret but whenever I see my cam again, feel it in my hands and take pictures with it, Im still glad I have it.
Thats just my experience, hope you get your dream camera, goodluck in your quest!^_^
@bjcyrix (6901)
• Philippines
4 May 08
Glad to be of help.^_^ If you want to see some sample pictures that I took just tell me and Ill pm you. Did I mention that the my cam(f40fd) has a dual shot mode? It takes two pictures one after the other. The first one is without flash and the second one is with flash. I always use this mode so I can pick which looks better. Whatever you decide its still up to you.^_^
@jskdjd (20)
• United States
7 May 08
I found my hunt rather confusing since I find I don't really know that much about cameras. I finally went to the store and looked at all the really cute, tiny digitals on display. The one thing that stood out for me was the zoom on the Panasonic Lumix - and I was sold once I saw the clearance price tag. There was one boxed one left, but it was a return and missing the battery charger - so they dropped the price some more. I'm studying the owner's manual now and I'm so excited about my new camera!! (Found the charger on ebay for cheap) Thanks for the assistance. :)
@sameroad (3179)
• United States
3 May 08
I think Canon is a good brand. I personally own Kodak but that'll change when i upgrade to a dslr camera.
nikon is also a good brand to look at.
here's a good review site to check out cameras on
maybe it can help you pick one.
http://www.dpreview.com
@jskdjd (20)
• United States
7 May 08
Just as a follow-up - after checking this website, which was good help, and visiting our BestBuy store, the small digital that stood out was the Panasonic Lumix - simply because of it's tremendous zoom! Whereas the others I checked were up to 4X and 5X, the Lumix is 10X. That was my main criteria when it came down to it, although it was also on clearance. :D
@feris0604 (303)
• Malaysia
8 Jun 08
Zoom digital cameras are for prosumers. These cameras can be a little more expensive than point and shoot digicams. I have a Kodak EasyShare and an Olympus. Both are prosumers digicams. They come with lots of manual controls and powerful zooms.
However, with the advance of technology, prosumer camera are getting rather popular. With about $250 and more, you can buy a 10mp and 20X zoom digicam.
It all depends on what you really want to do with the cameras.
@alieonfire (11)
• Malaysia
25 Jun 08
i suggest you get the Canon PowerShot camera. They are semi-DSLR camera and got the zoom feature. But if you have more budget , u can get canon eos 450D. Alternatively , u can check www.dpreview.com or www.fredmiranda.com for camera review. Both sites review many kind of camera brands. Cheers!!!
