Guest Bmac313 Posted August 9, 2006 Report Share Posted August 9, 2006 I'm going to purcahse a digital Camera in a week or so, need some info on them, megapexal, zoom, everything I need to know about them. I'll use it mainly outdoors. Looking at spending around $300 if need be. Thanks for any info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exturkinator Posted August 9, 2006 Report Share Posted August 9, 2006 Re: Digital Camera We have a Sony and I love it - easy to use, good quality pics, etc. Sorry I can't give you any great details - the wife handles the details... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdeerhunter03 Posted August 9, 2006 Report Share Posted August 9, 2006 Re: Digital Camera for the money you cant beat the Canon Digital Elph SD600. You can get it at Bestbuy or wherever, about 300 and awesome pics. its 6.2 meg pix and takes great photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterfisherman Posted August 9, 2006 Report Share Posted August 9, 2006 Re: Digital Camera I've been using digital for about 6 years and have moved up from entry level to a really nice one I just bought. You should be fine with that much cash. I would try to get a 4 or 5 megapix camera and as far as zoom goes, they make some that zoom more then others. If you think you are going to take a lot of far of pictures this is important but other wise an average camera zoom will be the same on most. Digital zoom is over rated. It's nearly impossible to get a clean shot using to much of it so optical zoom is better. Most of the brands are ok. The two I like the best are Kodak and Sony. Kodak is simple to use and they will last forever if you don't drop them or get them real wet, learned that the hard way, there not waterproof. Sony are a little more fancy but also a little more money. Everything on the Kodak is user friendly, even the software and it's easy to get them to the computer or to friends. Even the P880 I just bought is user friendly. Don't forget to get a decent memory card either. 256k is a must but if you can get a 512 that would be great. This should give you between 250 and 300 pictures before you have to remove some. Once you find a couple you like, play around with them. See which ones shoot better when zoomed and see how fast they are ready to shoot again. Turn around speed can be important. You don't want to miss a great picture because you camera wasn't ready. Most of them all have the same general features. The two I mentioned are my person favorites. They take real nice pictures and they are easy to use plus they will hold up for you. My mom has one she has used for 4 years and it still is fine for her. Good luck with whichever one you purchase and if there is any other questions you have I will be happy to help. I get answers to alot of questions I have about other stuff, in here, so it's nice to help with the answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted August 9, 2006 Report Share Posted August 9, 2006 Re: Digital Camera [ QUOTE ] We have a Sony and I love it - easy to use, good quality pics, etc. Sorry I can't give you any great details - the wife handles the details... [/ QUOTE ] Pretty happy with my Sony as well. Got it a few years ago. 4megapixel for around $200 I think. BTW David, hope you don't say that during surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSGB Posted August 10, 2006 Report Share Posted August 10, 2006 Re: Digital Camera I've got an Olympus SP-500UZ that I really like. It has a 10X optical zoom and 6 megapixels. I got it online for around $250. Has a full-auto setting, and lots of settings for different "scenes", like action, portrait, night, fireworks, snow, movies (with sound), macro.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otdrzmn04 Posted August 10, 2006 Report Share Posted August 10, 2006 Re: Digital Camera ive got a kodak easy share and im not impressed with it.....had a fuji a couple of years ago and should have stayed with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Broncho10 Posted August 10, 2006 Report Share Posted August 10, 2006 Re: Digital Camera The best thing to do is to "google" reviews on digital cameras. That is what I did and found that the Canon is one of the best cameras made. A Canon camera showed up more often at the top than any other brand. I purchased a Canon Powershot S3 with 12x optical zoom and 6 megapixels for $395 shipped. The Canon Powershot S2 is nearly the same camera except for it has 5 megapixels and has a few less options. The S3 is only an upgrade from last years S2. I know you can find the S2 for under $300. If I had a choice for under $300, that is what I would get. Do some research and look at reviews. Most the time they will tell you the good and bad of each camera and you can fit it to your needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted August 10, 2006 Report Share Posted August 10, 2006 Re: Digital Camera Got a sony I am using for a trail camera I am now in the process of building that is a pretty decent little point and shoot. Would definitely consider a sony for a point and shoot if I were in the market for one, but for my digital photography, I am using a minolta maxxum digital slr, digital slr's are really nice, but probably a little more than it sounds like you are wanting to spend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted August 10, 2006 Report Share Posted August 10, 2006 Re: Digital Camera [ QUOTE ] The best thing to do is to "google" reviews on digital cameras. That is what I did and found that the Canon is one of the best cameras made. A Canon camera showed up more often at the top than any other brand. I purchased a Canon Powershot S3 with 12x optical zoom and 6 megapixels for $395 shipped. The Canon Powershot S2 is nearly the same camera except for it has 5 megapixels and has a few less options. The S3 is only an upgrade from last years S2. I know you can find the S2 for under $300. If I had a choice for under $300, that is what I would get. Do some research and look at reviews. Most the time they will tell you the good and bad of each camera and you can fit it to your needs. [/ QUOTE ] This is super advice. I'm a major Canon fan. IS stands for image stabilization, and at high zooms or low light, it really makes a HUGE difference. I bought the telephoto adapter for mine and you can see ticks in a deer's ear 80yds away with it I will just add a couple items. 1. Keep your receipt for the ENTIRE length of the warranty. Registering the camera does not guarantee warranty term. The only thing that does that is date of purchase on the receipt. 2. Don't get bit by the Megapixel Bug. Good lenses make good pictures NOT big CCDs It's cheaper to make a camera with a Large MP CCD and substandard optics. With a good lense a 5mp camera takes better pictures than a 7mp camera with a cheasy lense, everytime. So you're way better off to concentrate on lense diameter, optical zoom power and make. About 5MP is a great starting point. 3. Companys that make regular film cameras build better digitals because they KNOW lenses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KTMMIKE Posted August 10, 2006 Report Share Posted August 10, 2006 Re: Digital Camera I would strongly suggest the Canon Powershot S1 IS or the Powershot S2 IS. I have both & love them. I use them a lot in a treestand. They take excellent low light pics without the flash. The S1 uses compact flash cards, same as my Leaf River & Cuddebacks. So that's an added bonus. The S1 is 10x optical & the S2 is 12x optical. Pay no attention to the digital zoom on any cam you buy. It's basically worthless. You can find great deals on the S1 right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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