Digital Camera Suggestions

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Hey,

I am after a digital camera for taking pictures (lol) and recording videos. I'm no expert photographer nor do I want to be one, I'm just after something that I will use occasionally.

I was looking at the Sony CyberShot W80 and the Casio EX-S770 which are in my budget of £150 ($250?).

Not sure, can you help me decide on a digi cam please?

Thanks :)

[Soulburner]

Are you looking at a compact or something with more zoom?

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I'm after compact, something small and stylish :)

[dekruyter]

Get a Canon of the "SD" flavor, depending is you want wide angle, zoom, etc. lens. Get the IS version of any model; like the SD800IS or SD850IS. Don't skimp on cost, even thought they are fairly priced.

[Jimmer411]

I just picked up a Sony cybershot DSC-H2 for $250 and I love it.

[p47]

Canon SD800IS, this one is a perfect compact digicam

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/SD800IS/SD800ISA.HTM

[Soulburner]

I will disagree with the recommendations for the Canon SD (Digital ELPH) series.

I would strongly suggest the Fuji F30/F31.

After reading this review, you will understand why :)

http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/cameraDetail.php?cam=824

But in short:

1. Battery life blows all competition away
2. Image quality
3. High ISO performance - no other compact even competes in this area

I just got my girlfriend the F31fd for her birthday and I will say all the reviews are correct - this is definetely the compact camera to have right now.

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Thanks for the recommendations :up:

I'm off to check reviews out for those mentioned cams... will report back!

[berk]

I will disagree with the recommendations for the Canon SD (Digital ELPH) series.

I would strongly suggest the Fuji F30/F31.

After reading this review, you will understand why :)

http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/cameraDetail.php?cam=824

But in short:

1. Battery life blows all competition away
2. Image quality
3. High ISO performance - no other compact even competes in this area

I just got my girlfriend the F31fd for her birthday and I will say all the reviews are correct - this is definetely the compact camera to have right now.

X2 on this one,as far as image quality goes it's a class leader :)

...but i think your needs are more in the Canon S3 IS area.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canons3is/page14.asp

Good luck :)

[Soulburner]

X2 on this one,as far as image quality goes it's a class leader :)

...but i think your needs are more in the Canon S3 IS area.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canons3is/page14.asp

Good luck :)
That is the camera I use. I use it quite a bit...I've taken 1000 shots in one day at the Zoo...love it :D

However, I don't think that is what he wants:

;2366720']I'm after compact, something small and stylish :)

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Hi guys, well I still haven't brought anything :(

I seem to have lost interest in looking for a compact camera, something with a bit more zoom would be nice :p:

I'll be taking mainly still shots in high light areas but I would like to take pics of moving objects like cars and my dog plus a few in low light... lol!

A Fuji Finepix seems to fit into my budget of under £200/$400 (ish)... S5600, S6500 or S9600. Can I change the lens on these for better image quality and zoom?

Apart from those, I don't really know what would be good :shrug:

EDIT:


i think your needs are more in the Canon S3 IS area.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canons3is/page14.asp

Good luck :)

Hi, just saw your post, the Canon looks good and is within my budget but is it better than the Fugi's regarding image quality?

Thanks

[Soulburner]

If you are considering low light go for the Fuji S6000. The ISO ability it has blows the Canon away.

However in just about every other area...the Canon S3 is a better all-around camera. It has a very fast, sharp lens and IS as well which the Fuji doesn't have.

These cameras are not SLRs so the lens is fixed and cannot be changed. You can though, get lens adapters to use different filters.

[EvlUndrWareNome]

If you are considering low light go for the Fuji S6000. The ISO ability it has blows the Canon away.

However in just about every other area...the Canon S3 is a better all-around camera. It has a very fast, sharp lens and IS as well which the Fuji doesn't have.

These cameras are not SLRs so the lens is fixed and cannot be changed. You can though, get lens adapters to use different filters.

Another for the S3. It has a huge Optical Zoom and can use wide angle adapters as well as teleconverters.

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Thanks a bunch guys, the zoom on this thing looks awesome :D

Few Q's about the S3 IS:


What memory card can I use... SD?
Is there a max size... 2, 4Gig?
Is there a time limit on continuous video recording and are the video file sizes big?


Appreciate your help :)

[Soulburner]

1. SD cards
2. Up to 4gb
3. 1gb individual file size limit on video recording. Usually around 8 minutes.

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Thanks Soulburner, I've placed my order for the S3 IS :p:

[r3g]

Good choice the S3 turns out some really nice pictures.. The w80 would also have been a good pick. Check out this S3 gallery:

http://www.dcresource.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21728

[Larry]

I have a Casio - Exilim EX-S770 and i really like it, its small and sleek and takes a nice photo and the macro is more than enough for most people

Check it out here

http://www.itreviews.co.uk/hardware/h1119.htm

[Soulburner]

Good choice the S3 turns out some really nice pictures.. The w80 would also have been a good pick. Check out this S3 gallery:

http://www.dcresource.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21728
Hey I've posted in that thread ;)

[[XC] Lead Head]

Another vote for the S3, really great camera. 0CM macro and 12x zoom make it all worth it :)