Digital Camera Shopping

[Scott]

Trying to make my mind up between a few cameras for Christmas. I like this one (http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/106623) although it's a little bit more expensive than I was planning. Also considering this one (http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/106756) and this one (http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/108434).

Anyone got anything good/bad to say about these cameras or their manufacturer?

[writespeak]

I have a suggestion. If you name the camera types in this thread, we'll be able to see what they are at a glance instead of clicking on 3 links to find out. :angel:

Of course, the links are useful too. :read:

Lois

[Scott]

:blush: I guess that'd help. Canon, Casio and Sony. :)

[adb22791]

My dad has a Canon, and he really likes it. It takes pretty good pictures, is nice and small, and feels pretty sturdy. I would go to circuit city or best buy or something and look at all the cameras there. It's also good to google for reviews :).


Alex

[SoftWareRevue]

Anyone got anything good/bad to say about these cameras or their manufacturer?There is no best camera. There is only the camera that's best for you. :P

I did notice, of the ones you linked to, that two were pure point-and-shoots and one has manual options.

If you're planning on a simple point and shoot solution, it isn't going to matter much. But if you're hoping to get into more advanced photography, then you're going to need something where you can manually set some options.

It's also good to google for reviews:agree: True dat

[PatP]

I don't really know you, or what you envision doing with your camera, so I'm very little help with specifics... Give me a few clues, and I can probably help a whole lot more.

In general, the Cannon is likely to be the best fit for a pure photographic standpoint. Cannon makes cameras and related equipment, and that is the primary focus of a large part of the company (Cannon has several different arms, but photography is a relatively large part of their overall business).

Sony tends to hold the high ground as an electronics manufacturer. They have excellent design, good ergonomics, and wonderful economy of scale. Sony also has some really evil twists that often lurk below the surface (note the fiasco they created with their root-kit based copy protection in their BMG arm). You need to be careful to count your fingers after you shake hands with a Sony rep, but you can get a great deal too.

Casio tends to build electronics that are mass-market in every sense of the word. They often "shoot low" in order to hold costs to a bare minimum, but this usually sacrifices a lot of features in order to acheive mass-market appeal. This makes them more conservative in terms of what they produce, which tends to ensure realitvely long and stable product life, without a lot of surprises.

The individual cameras all have their strong and weak points. I'd bet that I'd be the happiest with the Cannon. The average user would probably be happiest with the Casio. The Sony offers a good value IF it serves your needs.

-PatP

[Mikey]

get a canon a620. It's cheap, and great.

[Scott]

Thanks everyone :) I'm leaning towards the Canon.

I won't be using it for anything big photography wise, just to be something to snap a few photos a few times a week.

I also just remembered :blush: that my printer is a Canon, and they'd probably work quite well together.

[loquin]

True that.

Personally, I have large hands. (2XL/3XL glove size) So, the tiny, Point-N-shoot cameras are pretty useless to me. Plus, I do have an SLR film background, and I wanted a camera with some manual override control.

I ended up with the Konica Minolta DiMage Z6. (http://ca.konicaminolta.com/products/consumer/digital_camera/dimage/dimage-z6/index.html) Lots of features, including a 12x optical zoom and anti-shake technology (a MUST with high zoom levels) and great battery life.

Unfortunately, it appears that Konica-Minolta is dropping out of the digital camera market in the U.S.

[Webmaster7]

If you want to go with Canon, check the G7 (it's more expensive :/ , but much better). The G6 was good, but it's gone...

[richur]

For capatiblity and image I say the new 8.1 Sony, but it depends on you..

[Chile]

Between a Canon, Casio, and a Sony?

No contest there

Canon = A Camera Maker
Casio = A calculator and cheap watch maker
Sony = A overpriced consumer electronics manufacturer.

The G7 is a great camera, but you could buy an entry level DSLR for about the same price (or less).

[SoftWareRevue]

haha . . . great points, Chile. :D