Selecting a digital camera for purchase

India
December 22, 2008 1:34am CST
Hi friends in mylot... I want to buy a digital camera. There are so many varieties to choose from. What model do you suggest? Happy mylotting..
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9 responses
• Indonesia
22 Dec 08
I suggested Sony DSC T10 new variance from Sony Digital Camera.....Tah's a good shape, good megapixels (10mpix), touch screen and light color..... If I have a lot of money, really I buy it....Do u???? Bian_kewl
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• India
22 Dec 08
I do not have a lot of money. Suggest a model that does not cost much. Thanks for response
• Malaysia
22 Dec 08
It depends on few things actually. One of them is of course your budget. How much is it? Are you looking for a high end or beginner type of camera? How much megapixel are you looking for? Which type of memory card do you prefer, flash or SD? Most newer cameras are using SD. Do you want HD enabled video catching camera? Do you prefer SLR which you can change the lens or do you need a camera which allows you to change filter? Or you just want a simple camera? I'm a big fan of Canon and some of my friends prefer Nikon. I would recommend these 2 brands and stay clear of the rest.
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• India
22 Dec 08
My budget is not much high and i do not want to have a simple one which can be used by all.
@williamjisir (22819)
• China
2 Jan 09
one of the photos I took with my s760 Samsung - It is a Samsung one, very cheap, which took me only 900 RMB. One RMB is around seven US dollars. Yesterday I fixed my eyes on the laptop screen almost the whole day, from morning till night before my going to sleep at eleven. I felt very tired in the eyes and buttock from watching and sitting too long.
Hello arkadeb. I have two digital cameras. One is a Canon one, the other is a new one that I bought in November 2008. It is a Samsung one, very cheap, which took me only 900 RMB. One RMB is around seven US dollars. Yesterday I fixed my eyes on the laptop screen almost the whole day, from morning till night before my going to sleep at eleven. I felt very tired in the eyes and buttock from watching and sitting too long.
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• China
3 Jan 09
I wish you lucky to get a good and cheap one, friend.
• India
2 Jan 09
Hi williamjisir, all your posts have some quality, I must admit. If I could have the quality.. The photo you uploaded is of nice quality and details are quite visible. Specially when considered with the price you paid. Actually I am on budget. So I am looking for one which gives reasonably good picture and costs low. Thsi one satisfies both the criteria. I must visit my local store to have a look. Thanks for response..
@jesbellaine (4139)
• Philippines
22 Dec 08
Hi There! Oh my Goodness! Yes, I have a dream digital camera and that is OLYMPUS SW 1030… I can’t wait to be done with my bills so I can invest on that camera… I like its specs.. here… check it out.. you may want it to… SHOCKPROOF (6.6FT). Accidents happen. A rugged metal body and revolutionary shock-absorbing construction are designed to withstand a 6.6-foot fall, drop or other mishap. WATERPROOF (33FT). Innovative waterproof seals and gaskets allow you to take underwater movies and amazing pictures in a pool, lake or ocean. FREEZEPROOF (14°F). Perfect for skiing, snowboarding, sledding and other winter fun, this camera is winterized to perform at below-freezing temperatures. CRUSHPROOF (220 LBF). With a rugged body and reinforced LCD, the Stylus 1030 SW withstands up to 220 pounds of pressure so your camera and images are protected. 3.6x WIDE-ANGLE ZOOM LENS. A wider field of view ensures you’ll never miss anyone or anything in your shot. Great for shooting landscapes, underwater scenery, group portraits and amazing panoramic pictures. 2.7” HyperCrystal™ II LCD. With improved contrast and color reproduction, the HyperCrystal II LCD offers a more accurate and precise image display, as well as an extra-wide viewing angle and increased visibility in direct sunlight. microSD ADAPTER (MASD-1) INCLUDED. This model camera is compatible with xD-Picture cards (not included). It also accepts microSD cards (not included) which are compatible with various consumer electronics products when using the included microSD adapter (MASD-1). Happy Mylotting and Happy Mylotting! Cheers!
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• United States
22 Dec 08
I love this camera.
• India
23 Dec 08
Hi jesbellaine ..Thank you for your informative response. Specs are really impressive. What was its price tag? I am on budget. So cannot select a costly one. Happy mylotting..
• Philippines
3 Jan 09
WOW! i suggest the Digital camera from Sony! the T series the sleek design of this model is really amazing plus the 10 megapixel carl zeiss lens,a must have camera though it cost much but i think its worth the price, watcha think guys? visit the site of sony and checked out for different specs and colors that fits you!
@SeishiroX (1093)
• Philippines
3 Jan 09
I agree with this. If you want a point-and-shoot, the Sony Cybershot series are definitely recommended. Hell, if I ain't upgrading to DSLR, I would've bought a Cybershot for an upgrade. One of the amazing features of the Sony digicam is the face recognition feature where the face is rendered always sharp and on focus in every picture. Cheers and good luck!
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• India
5 Jan 09
Hi mjeugenio, nice suggestion. i will check the Sony site for details. Thanks and good luck..
@LaurenInLA (2270)
• United States
22 Dec 08
As one poster mentioned, it is difficult to answer this question without knowing what you're looking for in a camera and I would add what you're going to use it for. I sell cameras and the cameras that I recommend most often are Sony and Canon. They are both high quality brands. You'll want to know how many megapixels you're looking for (anything over 6 will give you a good picture). Are you looking for a camera that uses AA batteries or a rechargeable lithium ion? In my experience cameras that use AA's suck up a lot of batteries so if that's your choice, always carry some extras with you. Are you planning to shoot a lot of pictures in low light settings? ie indoors. If so, you'll want a camera with a good ISO rating. Sony Cybershot (7.2 megapixels and 8.1 megapixels) have an ISO rating of 3200 (excellent) and also shoot in hi def and you can view your pictures on TV if you have an HD TV. The Olympus that a previous poster mentioned is my new favorite camera. For the money, you really can't beat it. Very versatile and very durable. I also like Nikons. Be careful with the remaining brands out there. Sony, Canon, Olympus and Nikon are the brands that are least returned to the store.
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• India
23 Dec 08
Hi friend LaurenInLA, thanks for your post. Actually i want one which can be used both for indoor and outdoor, gives reasonably good picture, can capture video may be limited, can be used by all and is not much costly. You are the right person as you sell cameras. Can you give the prices in Indian Rupee as I am in India?
• United States
23 Dec 08
Prices will vary but the Olympus camera that the previous poster mentioned costs about $14,577 rupees. The Nikon Coolpix costs $4,826 rupees. There are 2 Sony cameras that are excellent indoor/outdoor cameras. The 7.2 megapiuxel costs $8,727 rupees and the 8.1 megapixel model costs $9,702 rupees. Hope that this helps. If you need any additional information, please pm me. Good luck.
@sivanj (1263)
• India
22 Dec 08
hi friend. i have a sony digital camera. i amhappy with its features. but my friend has a canon. he feels that it is much better. i can't compare as i have not used his camera much. but canon is much cheaper than sony. so you may go for one of these makers based on budget.
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• India
22 Dec 08
As money is factor, I should go for the cheaper one if not to compromise much Thanks and happy mylotting
• Australia
27 Dec 08
I can't suggest a make or model...there is so much I don't know about the kind of photos you are interested in, your budget, your experience... Go to betterphoto.com, where they have a "camera finder" that helps you narrow down your search by ticking a few boxes.
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@savengt (89)
• Singapore
29 Dec 08
For digital cam, Panasonic with LEICA lens is excellent! i use the model 100. 12.2 Mega pixels
• Australia
29 Dec 08
I have both FZ and LZ Pnasonics. I think that they have to be top of each range they compete in; however, the new Canons look really good on paper.
• India
29 Dec 08
hi friend savengt, 12.1 mp is really high spec. what is its cost? thanks for response
• Singapore
29 Dec 08
Model: FX100, 12.1 Mega pixel.