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I'm planning on getting a new digital camera but I'm not sure what kind to get. I've been looking at the Nikon coolpix s600. Does anyone have any recommendations? I'd like to keep it at about $300 or less.
- A compact Point & Shoot which can slip into your pocket and requires little adjustment. - A DSLR where you do a lot more to compose and finesse your pics but is bulkier and a bit more expensive.
A Nikon Coolpix L3 that just died on me and I just bought a Nikon Coolpix P80 - that I LOVE - the zoom on it is great - it is 10.1 megapixals with an 18x Zoom (27-486 mm)
Oh - the P3 is in between a point and shoot and a DSLR
Last Edit: Dec 19, 2008 23:37:35 GMT -5 by Meg - Back to Top
its a point and shoot but has a lot of the same features of an DSLR and you really seem to get the most features for your money with this one. it also takes AA's which was a major selling point for me since I plan on taking it to a third world country in the spring and all the festivals i go to over the summer.... i dont want to have to worry about finding a place to charge it. it is a little bigger than the average point and shoot but its not huge.
i did a lot of research and tried it out at the store. ive read nothing but great reviews online and it was the number one camera recommended to me when I went to BestBuy. cant wait to get it.
Post by Steel_City_X on Dec 20, 2008 11:00:53 GMT -5
Here are top three rated ultra compact digital cameras from Consumer Reports. I have not been disappointed with their reviews or recommendations over the years.
Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS ELPH $180 Overall score 68 Produces images with excellent sharpness, although we did notice visible noise. Performs very well, with very short next-shot delay and short first-shot delay. Excellent dynamic range lets you shoot in a wide variety of situations. It also includes an optical viewfinder, which can be helpful when composing in bright light.
Casio Exilim Card EX-S10 Price as tested: $200 Overall score 67 Produces images with very good sharpness, although we did notice visible noise. Performs very well, with short next-shot delay and very short first-shot delay. Excellent dynamic range lets you shoot in a wide variety of situations. Includes some special video modes that Casio claims makes it easy to drag videos into your Apple iTunes software for uploading to your iPod.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T70 Price as tested: $230 Overall score 67 Beautifully designed, very portable and lightweight, this pricey ultracompact also produces images with very good sharpness, although we did notice visible noise. Performs very well, with very short next-shot delay and short first-shot delay. It also stands out by providing a unique smile shutter mode, a variant of face detection that can recognize a smile and fire off up to six images without pressing the shutter.
Post by Steel_City_X on Dec 20, 2008 11:11:44 GMT -5
Here are the top rated compact models of digital cameras. Looks like you could save a bundle by looking at the #2 and #3 rated models. I need to look at these for my son, and the $140 list range would be great. The issue I sometimes find with CR is that the model tested gets replaced.
Here are the top rated compact models of digital cameras. Looks like you could save a bundle by looking at the #2 and #3 rated models. I need to look at these for my son, and the $140 list range would be great. The issue I sometimes find with CR is that the model tested gets replaced.
nice the A590 is the #2 on that list ;D ive only used it in the store so i guess i cant really give a personal recommendation exactly... but i will once i get it!
I swear by my Panasonic camera. Mine is a few years old, but I'd love to upgrade to a newer model. They are available with up to a 10x optical zoom (what I have). It's got one of the best image stabilizers available and takes really nice pictures without too much effort. If you haven't seen my pictures I can post a few examples for you.
Post by rideincircles on Dec 20, 2008 16:37:27 GMT -5
I recently dropped my Canon Powershot a710 on its extended lens, and now it doesnt function well. I took almost 9000 photos in 2 years with it, and I liked it a lot, the a590 should be very similar. i am now looking at Sony's since they seem to get the best sound on video recording. The DSC-w170 is what I am considering or maybe the 13.1mp dsc-w300. DSC-W170
DSC-w300
Feel free to post any recommendations, I still like my canon, but it got crappy sound at high volume. If another brand gets good concert footage I will consider it.
Post by Steel_City_X on Dec 20, 2008 16:50:22 GMT -5
Rideincircles,
Good point about video recording at loud volume events. The Canon 590 does get negative comments regarding battery life. That would be something else to consider.
I had a create little camera, until my wife decided to wash it while we were in Tanzania. I liked the ability for it to fit into a pocket.
I love my DSLR, but it does not fit into a pocket.
I got a digital camera a couple years ago and did some pretty extensive research before choosing the Canon Powershot SD750. I really like it. It takes some pretty good photos, actually. Sometimes they do turn out a bit blurry if I'm trying to take pictures of a band on stage or whatever, but not too bad. It also takes video if I'm so inclined.
Post by Ian'sGotAFeeling on Dec 21, 2008 2:21:14 GMT -5
It depends on your needs on what type of camera you get. I couldn't give any specific recommendations, however a guideline or two instead that may help. I have a Sony Cybershot. It does its job at taking decent pictures, it can however, be very slow at taking those pictures. I am not sure why, but when I hit the button it can take a few seconds for the picture to snap without blur. This can be irritating as I find myself holding my camera up above crowds trying to stay still to get a good shot. I know there are point and shoot cameras out there that can take very nice pictures instantly, so I recommend doing a bit of research and selecting one that can do this. However, it is really all up to you what you get, just helping out on what to look out for.
Good point about video recording at loud volume events. The Canon 590 does get negative comments regarding battery life. That would be something else to consider.
I had a create little camera, until my wife decided to wash it while we were in Tanzania. I liked the ability for it to fit into a pocket.
I love my DSLR, but it does not fit into a pocket.
ill make sure to comment on the video sound after im back from mmj and bisco next week ;D
as for the battery life, id rather have a camera that has poor battery life than one that doesnt take them.... but that's just me and my personal preferance. im sure a ton of people would rather have a camera that they can just plug in. that canon was pretty much the only advanced point and shoot i could find that took AA's which is why i chose it again i will report back on that later ;D
Post by rideincircles on Dec 21, 2008 17:29:13 GMT -5
Also, if you have a camera that uses AA batteries, buy and use rechargables. Any complaints about battery life will be alleviated if you use rechargable batteries. IMO they are one of my favorite inventions. I have a couple dozen rechargable batterieis, and I use them all the time. Dont even second guess this one either. Just buy the rechargable batteries, regular batteries are such a waste.
I am going to post a couple examples of my camera pictures and videos from my Canon Powershot a710is (it has 6x optical zoom). I will say the quality of video always looks good, unless you dont get the focus right, but sitting in front of the speaker will kill sound quality)
Good video example (Muse- Sunburn at ACL, not too loud)
Bad example (Andrew Bird-Heretics @ Coachella in front of speaker)
Couple of pictures from my Canon
I will say that canons are very durable, and allow for lots of photo customization, I am not looking for a simple point and shoot, but not an slr at the moment.
I have a Canon and I'll keep going back to them! I have purchased several times, Kodak cameras before but they never worked proper for me (Personally) I say stick with Canon!
Post by rideincircles on Jan 21, 2009 1:54:52 GMT -5
I think I will end up getting a Canon SX10 IS.
Its a 10mp 20x optical zoom with a 28mm lens thats non removable, so I should be able to bring it inside Bonnaroo and whatnot. I will probably wait until my tax return to buy it. I liked my last canon, and this seems to be the next best thing to an dslr. I will probably get something that fits in my pocket later on.
Post by Fishing Maniac on Jan 21, 2009 23:05:22 GMT -5
^^Excellent choice! (And I'm not just saying that because I work for Canon.) It's almost the next best thing to a DSLR. That would actually be the G 10 or G9. They lack the optical zoom capability which is one characteristic that does make the SX 10 IS close to an SLR. The G series cameras have more technical features that make it the "watered down" "backup" "simple alternative" that pro photographers such as shooting RAW files.
For the record, while I would obviously endorse Canon (both objectively and with professional bias), if you are buying a camera go with either Canon of Nikon. They are the only two companies that deserve your business in the realm of photography. Canon is better (objective opinion) but Nikon is definitely second and makes a good product.
Nikon is a good route to go. They've got a pretty extensive product line, so you should be able to find something that suits your needs perfectly. I bought a D60 for Bonnaroo last year (it was about $700, so a bit more than you are looking at) and I have no complaints at all. It's perfect for festivals. Light wieght, good in low light and most importantly, it has a feature to keep dust out of the camera when you are changing lenses. Perfect.
well any photos I've taken in low light have been perfect. If you know what you're doing with the aperture, shutter speed, etc. you'll have no problems at all.
Post by rockxprophet on Jan 25, 2009 18:46:28 GMT -5
^^^ thanks edigar.
i think by good in low-light you mean capable, no? its a low-mid level dslr, not a 5d. you get what you pay for. the point and shoot digi that i have now cannot take decent low light pictures because there is no aperture adjustment, so it just leaves the shutter open forever. low-lighting situations are my biggest issue.
fishingmaniac - are there any full sensor digital slr's for a comparable price?