Looking to replace our old Olympus. It's been a great camera. We use it alot, indoors and out. Mostly shooting the kids and other people. Looking to replace it with something under 150 bucks that will take good quality pictures and give us a long life like the olympus. My wife wants something that refreshes a bit quicker between shots, we've looked at some Canon Powershots, but they seemed slow. Does anyone have a good suggestion on something to check out? Thanks! :blah:
Cost effective point and shoot
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How about under 250?
Joe - Fast costs, just like at the track. If you want to shoot action shots it's worth investing in a DLSR.
The Canon PowerShots have proven time and again to be outstanding cameras even in the $150 range..
I sure liked mine :
http://www.dirtrider.net/forums3/showthread.php?t=143275
Here's a grouping of 0-$150 and $150-$250 camera reviews from Steve's DigiCams. It should give you a good idea what the trade-offs are for the various cameras.
http://www.steves-digicams.com/know...era-holiday-gift-guide---sub-150-cameras.html
http://www.steves-digicams.com/know...-holiday-gift-guide---150-to-250-cameras.html
The Canon PowerShots have proven time and again to be outstanding cameras even in the $150 range..
I sure liked mine :
http://www.dirtrider.net/forums3/showthread.php?t=143275
Here's a grouping of 0-$150 and $150-$250 camera reviews from Steve's DigiCams. It should give you a good idea what the trade-offs are for the various cameras.
http://www.steves-digicams.com/know...era-holiday-gift-guide---sub-150-cameras.html
http://www.steves-digicams.com/know...-holiday-gift-guide---150-to-250-cameras.html
helio lucas
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i just saw a canon powershot sx120 for a gift and they seem a very nice camera, very cheap. under 150 $ i guess is hard to find better...
they have loads of features for the price but i´ve never used one so could be more marketing than enything.
no bigger flash mount though.
they have loads of features for the price but i´ve never used one so could be more marketing than enything.
no bigger flash mount though.
I have been drooling over the 130, http://steves-digicams.nextag.com/Canon-Powershot-SX130-IS-778176156/steves_digicams/prices-html, Killer site Rich! The cameras I have had before, and have been looking at, do not even make their top 10 list! I/we have been paying way too much for junk.
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I have a fuji S700 I'm no picture taker but it does a good job.
http://www.steves-digicams.com/camera-reviews/fujifilm/f700-zoom/fujifilm-f700-zoom-review.html
It can be had now for around 125 to 150 range maybe less.
http://www.steves-digicams.com/camera-reviews/fujifilm/f700-zoom/fujifilm-f700-zoom-review.html
It can be had now for around 125 to 150 range maybe less.
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After alot of digging I think I'll save up a bit more and go for something more like this.... http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/digitalcamera/coolpix/style/s8100/
How much is enough memory? Just for pictures?
I love my Nikon DLSR and wouldn't own anything else for serious stuff but they make some pretty weak point and shoots. The worst are usually in the "style" line. I'd keep looking Joe. ;)
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Dang, I meant gb not mb...... :bang: ;)
Rich, thanks for the heads up. Any brand that stands out in the stagnant pond of p&s? We have an old Olympus my life loves, it's just REALLY slow and takes ****ty pictures in low light. I'm looking more for decent speed and low light abilities, even if that means spendin a couple more bucks. I'd get some better glass and flash for the DSLR but she want's something more portable......
Rich, thanks for the heads up. Any brand that stands out in the stagnant pond of p&s? We have an old Olympus my life loves, it's just REALLY slow and takes ****ty pictures in low light. I'm looking more for decent speed and low light abilities, even if that means spendin a couple more bucks. I'd get some better glass and flash for the DSLR but she want's something more portable......
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This one seems to be well liked and looks to have a good spec sheet....... http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...ic_DMC_ZR3R_LUMIX_DMC_ZR3_Digital_Camera.html
What do you guys think?
What do you guys think?
That Panasonic seems to get really good reviews. I played with the older version of that camera, the Zx1, a few times and thought it was great. Panasonic makes a lot of really nice cameras and the Z3 seems like a decent choice.
And its red! I was steering clear of the gimmick pocket cameras, girly looking. Are they as versatile as the conventional camera?
A picture of mud on a camera? http://steves-digicams.nextag.com/Pentax-Optio-W90/zzsteves_digicamszB1z0--search-html . But, is it any good, it was not on the list? And is it truly any more durable?
Incidentally contacting with water, the ground, and in dust may occur. Past experience out at the track, boat or construction site, cameras are not durable at all.
Nikon D100 for 200 bucks, used and supposedly works. What does it cost for the factory, or a reasonable facsimile charge to refurbish? And is it worth it, or wait till its dysfunctional?
Unless you are a camera collector a D100 is just a paperweight these days.
Just an aside.. I needed my lens repaired a little over a year ago. I sent it to these guys http://www.unitedcamera.com . They're in Chicago.
They did the job, lens came back perfect. and only for $150.
They quoted me $100 to fix my sensor.
They did the job, lens came back perfect. and only for $150.
They quoted me $100 to fix my sensor.
That D100 went for near 3 grand, it did have a pretty fancy lens. I will check the G9.
