Looking for a Digital Camera.

[~Stangzorized~]

Looking for a Digital Camera just for casual use, but I would definitely like it to take very clear pictures of course. One that's not to big to carry in my bag. Also just to bring to get-togethers, to take pictures of for sale items, pictures for waywt.. My price range is around $250. What's the best camera I can get for around this much? I was told I should get the Canon SD750. What's your thoughts on it? Thanks.

[Raskol]

get a canon with image stabilizer

trust me, the image stabilizer is worth the extra dinero.

[~Stangzorized~]

Did some more looking and the only cameras I can find that have an image stabilizer and an optical viewfinder are the Sony DSC-W80 and W90 for under $300. What's your thoughts on this camera?

[notesee]

Samsung S630 digital camera

[soundbomber]

Just go to your local Circuit City, Best Buy or Electronics store.

[~Stangzorized~]

Just go to your local Circuit City, Best Buy or Electronics store.

I did, I'm just wondering from personal experiences what people liked more..

[~Stangzorized~]

Think I'm gonna go with the Canon Powershot SD850 IS.. Found it at buydig.com for $306. Retails for $390

[gfunkdocta]

get that canon. seriously.

[lacquered]

get a ricoh R7. Slightly bit above your price range, but worth it:cool:

[ProfMonnitoff]

Fuji F40 if you like manual settings

[lithiumsys]

Samsung S630 digital camera

I think this may be the way to go for anyone looking for cheap Point and Shoots. From what I've seen the image quality isn't bad at all.

[cd1]

bump

im considering buying a digital camera for basic use such as for selling things and occasionally taking pictures of others, possibly waywt's, etc.

price limit of about or below $200

anything in particular that stands out in this range?

[polishmike]

I just saw Canon SD1000 somewhere for $189. Look around it's a decent camera.

[beatle]

Second Sony powershot DSC -W80...

[FAM0US.]

I use a Canon SD600, good point and shoot.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16830120148

^ Pick that up.

Edit;

FUCK IT, just buy this.

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Nikon-D40-Digital-SLR-18-55mm-Lens-2GB-Kit-D-40_W0QQitemZ290166698078QQihZ019QQcategoryZ150130QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[eddyz]

whatever you do,dont buy extended warrenty .. since most cameras come with 1 to 2 year factory warrenty..

[cd1]

any particular reasons why you guys suggested the cameras above that you did?

just all around relative quality for the price?

im no digital camera expert, but I know there are a wealth of them here on sufu

and thanks for the recommendations

whatever you do,dont buy extended warrenty .. since most cameras come with 1 to 2 year factory warrenty..

but of course

[ayn]

i have the fuji f50fd, I just posted a mini review here.

i've had quite a bit of experience with canon digicams (owned 4 of them) and they are shit, forget about them... Sony sucks too... Maybe Panasonic if you don't want the Fujifilm...

[Tarmac]

I don't understand the desire for an optical viewfinder. They are inaccurate to begin with and I have probably used it 1-2 times total, ever.

I have a very highly rated Sony but it has a dust problem, I would never buy Sony again, even though I am still using this one.

I would go for the best Canon you can afford, with IS.

[cd1]

what are the positive effects of IS, exactly?

[swooc]

it helps if you have shaky hands and allows you to use a narrow aperture in low light situations. imo you don't really need it unless you are using 70mm equivalent + focal range.

[homi29]

just picked up the fuji f50se (same as the fd with a diff finish sold at bestbuy)

good little camera

a little too much noise at higher isos (definetly not as sharp as the f31 or f30 which are the king of low lighting on P+S)

but other than that good so far, good price, easy interface, manual settings, SD card slot, good playback mode (u can view like 50 pics at once if u want) and nice large LCD

[ProfMonnitoff]

I don't understand the desire for an optical viewfinder. They are inaccurate to begin with and I have probably used it 1-2 times total, ever.

I have a very highly rated Sony but it has a dust problem, I would never buy Sony again, even though I am still using this one.

I would go for the best Canon you can afford, with IS.

If it's sunny and you're facing the wrong direction, you won't be able to see shit on the LCD and will have to basically shoot blind unless you have an optical viewfinder.

[readytoignite]

i vote for any of the panasonic dmc-fx series for casual use - they fit easily in your pocket, startup quickly and have a leica lens... all for 200-300 depending. in fact they manufacture the leica digital camera which is also available as a dmc-lx (next model up) if you don't want to shell out the extra $$$ for the branding.

[~Stangzorized~]

Guess my thread got bumped back up. Anyways, I ended up getting the Canon SD850 IS. Thing is absolutely amazing. Takes crystal clear pictures, fairly easy to use, and is small enough to fit in the front pocket of my jeans, or coat.

[polishmike]

Good deal on SD 1000

[kert]

Sony DSC W200. 12.1 megapixels and a very high ISO. also like the new fuji F50, but haven't got my hands on it yet.

[poly800rock]

Good deal on SD 1000

they were going at $149 at a local store near me last month..

[polishmike]

I even saw a silver one for like $125 but I think the black one was always more expensive. I don't own one but few of my friends do and they recommend it.

[esem]

Just ordered a DMC-LX2K Lumix yesterday. Leica lens, shoots in 16:9, RAW format. Should be dope....