best digital camera????
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Never go with the combo. a video cam that takes still shots has bad resolution. vice versa for the still cam that takes video shots.Just get the best one that suits your purpose within your budget. Also check all these online sites. Last Christmas, I went to the good guys and show them a printout from one of the online store for a Fuji they were selling for 300. They matched the price at 250. I got another 50 rebate by searching an online rebate site. Good luck shopping.
I have a digital elph(cannon s100). I paid 379 for it but then bought a five year warranty for an extra 100. Mine's not a combo and I don't think that I would use a combo if I had it.
For me, size was a big consideration. I wanted to carry it in my bag so I didn't want some huge camera. I wanted a fun little camera so I went with mid quality 2.1 megapixels... it's not great but that why I have a regular camera.
I did the same thing as chinese101, I went to the local camera store with a printout from an online superstore and they matched the price by 10%.
For me, size was a big consideration. I wanted to carry it in my bag so I didn't want some huge camera. I wanted a fun little camera so I went with mid quality 2.1 megapixels... it's not great but that why I have a regular camera.
I did the same thing as chinese101, I went to the local camera store with a printout from an online superstore and they matched the price by 10%.
Hey Landscapen...I've shot 35mm my whole life (my pop was a professional photographer, so I grew up in a darkroom), but since buying my digital camera, I haven't developed ONE ROLL of 35mm film! I can make up to 16 x 24 enlargments at home on my computer/printer, and in a frame you would never know that it wasn't a real (film) picture....I LOVE technology
IMO the most important thing when buying a digital camera is to decide what you want to use it for. That will completely dictate what you buy, and it makes your camera decision pretty simple.
For example, if you are wanting a digital camera to somewhat take the place of a 35 mm, with the same/similar functionality (exposure control, etc)and quality of photos, your choice is easy. To get close to film quality prints up to 11x14 with a digital camera, you need a minimum 3+ megapixel "prosumer" camera (generally range $650-$900). There's a bunch out now, and it mostly comes down to which features you like. For my money, NOTHING beats the Nikon Coolpix 990/995. I believe it's still rated to have the highest quality optics, and better picture output then many of the 4+ megapixels. I own one, and use them at work extensively. I've also used the upper end Sony and Canon, and the Nikon blows them away for features and quality of prints. And unlike any other cameras (I think), Nikon also makes attachment lenses for the coolpix. I have 2, the wide angle (which most of the pics on my web page were shot with) and the telephoto. Certainly a great feature. Now if $$ is NO option , then go with the Nikon SLR D1x. At around $4000, you get a phenomenal camera, full use of normal Nikon 35mm lenses, and a lighter wallet LOL.
Now if you're not wanting to print out quality enlargements, and just want a digital camera to share pics on the web, etc..., I think your choice becomes a bit harder. There's a TON of good 1-2 megapixel cameras for you, and the prices now are dirt cheap. Nikon, Canon, Olympus, Sony all make great camera in the $200-500 range....Just read reviews and get the features that you want. This is an invaluable website for researching digital cameras: http://www.dpreview.com/
One last thing. If you want to have your own photo-developing lab at home via your computer and a printer, let me know. For under $300, you can buy phenomenal ink-jet printers (HP, Epson) that will print your digital pictures on photo-paper and look better than Kodak! Like I said b4, I can make rolls of 4x6" prints, 8x10's, 11x14's, and 16x24 enlargements at home and the quality is STUNNIG
Good luck, let me know if I can offer any other advice (I'm kinda a digital camera "geek" hehe )
ja
BTW, here's some samples of my digital pics:
http://www.andersenfamily.homestead.com/johnspics.html
Happy Holidays to all of us shutterbugs lol!
[ December 18, 2001: Message edited by: southfla ]</p>
IMO the most important thing when buying a digital camera is to decide what you want to use it for. That will completely dictate what you buy, and it makes your camera decision pretty simple.
For example, if you are wanting a digital camera to somewhat take the place of a 35 mm, with the same/similar functionality (exposure control, etc)and quality of photos, your choice is easy. To get close to film quality prints up to 11x14 with a digital camera, you need a minimum 3+ megapixel "prosumer" camera (generally range $650-$900). There's a bunch out now, and it mostly comes down to which features you like. For my money, NOTHING beats the Nikon Coolpix 990/995. I believe it's still rated to have the highest quality optics, and better picture output then many of the 4+ megapixels. I own one, and use them at work extensively. I've also used the upper end Sony and Canon, and the Nikon blows them away for features and quality of prints. And unlike any other cameras (I think), Nikon also makes attachment lenses for the coolpix. I have 2, the wide angle (which most of the pics on my web page were shot with) and the telephoto. Certainly a great feature. Now if $$ is NO option , then go with the Nikon SLR D1x. At around $4000, you get a phenomenal camera, full use of normal Nikon 35mm lenses, and a lighter wallet LOL.
Now if you're not wanting to print out quality enlargements, and just want a digital camera to share pics on the web, etc..., I think your choice becomes a bit harder. There's a TON of good 1-2 megapixel cameras for you, and the prices now are dirt cheap. Nikon, Canon, Olympus, Sony all make great camera in the $200-500 range....Just read reviews and get the features that you want. This is an invaluable website for researching digital cameras: http://www.dpreview.com/
One last thing. If you want to have your own photo-developing lab at home via your computer and a printer, let me know. For under $300, you can buy phenomenal ink-jet printers (HP, Epson) that will print your digital pictures on photo-paper and look better than Kodak! Like I said b4, I can make rolls of 4x6" prints, 8x10's, 11x14's, and 16x24 enlargements at home and the quality is STUNNIG
Good luck, let me know if I can offer any other advice (I'm kinda a digital camera "geek" hehe )
ja
BTW, here's some samples of my digital pics:
http://www.andersenfamily.homestead.com/johnspics.html
Happy Holidays to all of us shutterbugs lol!
[ December 18, 2001: Message edited by: southfla ]</p>
I have the Nikkon Coolpix 950 (2.1 megapixel)and love it. It's 2 years old now. When I upgrade eventually it will most likely be another Nikon. It takes incredible pics and the macros are unbeatable.
The Casios, surprisingly, are very good as well and priced nicely.
By the way, we've been to Jamaica the last 4 years. Grand Lido Braco resort is our home away from home. Where are you staying while there?
I took my Nikon on our last 2 trips and it took awesome photos!
Irie!
Kevro
The Casios, surprisingly, are very good as well and priced nicely.
By the way, we've been to Jamaica the last 4 years. Grand Lido Braco resort is our home away from home. Where are you staying while there?
I took my Nikon on our last 2 trips and it took awesome photos!
Irie!
Kevro
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