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Well, as techonologically savvy as I am, I have put off buying a digital camera. I blame the fear of buyer's remorse, I don't want to get something that doesn't work for me.
I'm not an experienced photographer by all means, but I would like something with enough options and photo quality to use for various things in various settings. From the cameras i have used, I hate the cameras that have a long delay between pressing the button and taking the picture (shutter speed? this usually causes my pictures to blur because I move prematurely). I also don't want to have to use proprietary software to get my photos, just let me drag them in to a folder kthx.
I'd like to get one before bonnaroo. What kind of digital camera do you have or have used, and what kind might you recommend? What kind should I avoid?
Recently I saw a Kodak V803 at Wal-Mart (of all places) that seemed to have the most of what I was looking for. I can't imagine being able to spend more than $200, but I want bang for my buck. And heaven forbid, no buyer's remorse!
We treat mishaps like sinking ships and I know that I don't want to be out to drift Well I can see it in your eyes like I taste your lips and They both tell me that we're better than this
My kodak broke last year and you have to use their software to download your pics -
I replaced it with a nice little Nikon that I picked up back in March for about $120.00 - it has a lot of functions and a lot of settings (I am still playing with it and learning)
However - it also comes with software.
The camera I ended up using last year was a friend's Minolta - it was a "plug & play" - meaning you can capyure the pics straight from the camera - our pics came out pretty good - some were blurry from the shutter speed - but I plame operator error for those - we had no idea how to use the camera.
Last Edit: May 11, 2007 13:42:20 GMT -5 by Meg - Back to Top
That's what I'm using now. I bought it a year or 2 ago and it works awesome. I bought it for like $350, but the price has dropped severely now. Check it out.
Post by trippindaisy on May 11, 2007 13:51:19 GMT -5
I have this one and I really love it. It takes good pictures - not as good as my fiance's $400 camera but still good. It's nice and easy and doesn't have a long delay like some do. It's also nice and small but not too small.
Ack it doesn't like the link but it is a Sony Cyber-shot® DSC-W55 Digital Camera - look it up on google.
Last Edit: May 11, 2007 13:53:41 GMT -5 by trippindaisy - Back to Top
Right now I'm reading things I really like about the Fujifilm F30 camera. I like what the reviews say about the Lumix but in most cases it's a bit outside my price range.
We treat mishaps like sinking ships and I know that I don't want to be out to drift Well I can see it in your eyes like I taste your lips and They both tell me that we're better than this
Post by sunshine37922 on May 11, 2007 14:46:58 GMT -5
If you don't want to use software, just make sure the camera is USB compatible...it will come with it's own cord in the box...you just plug it up to your PC and it will auto detect it or you can go to your E: drive or whatever and find your pics....I'm with ya on not wanting to use software.
I just bought a new camera for Bonnaroo. Did a lot of research and found one that I consider best for the price. Canon Powershot SD1000. I got it for about $215 and the prices range all the way up to 300. Whenever I buy electronics, I always research them on Cnet.com. They have editors reviews and user reviews and price comparisons for the best deals on the Net. I just got the camera this week but it looks real nice and its compact and takes great shots and good video.
I have found this website very helpful today, and after comparing prices and looking at features, as well as the site's "Buyer's Guide", The Canon A560 may be a perfect fit. I really like the Finepix F30 but it seems to be hard to find at most retailers. I don't want to have a camera shipped...i want it in my hands to take for the weekend in Florida next week!
We treat mishaps like sinking ships and I know that I don't want to be out to drift Well I can see it in your eyes like I taste your lips and They both tell me that we're better than this
Post by paranoidbot on May 11, 2007 15:45:26 GMT -5
I highly recommend the a610 or a620 if you can afford it. The flip out screen is one of the best features for a small digital esp at roo. I use mine and hold the camera up completely over my head, adjust the screen to point down so I can see exatly wht I am shooting and get great above the crowd shots without the guess work of blind aiming. Great sound recording for video too (for a personal still camera that takes video).
And you can find good deals out there too. $300 tops.
Post by goodvedderbest on May 11, 2007 18:19:26 GMT -5
paulp said:
That's what I'm using now. I bought it a year or 2 ago and it works awesome. I bought it for like $350, but the price has dropped severely now. Check it out.
I have the exact same one which I got for about $200 last summer. Great camera...it's definitely coming to Roo with me!
i got the canon elph sd600 last fall. great camera. lots of bang for your buck there. 5.0 megapixls, 800 shutter speed and they fit right in your pocket. since it is considered an older model now, you can prolly find it in your price range.
I ended up picking up a Canon A630 for $229 at Circuit City. This has the rotating LCD Screen that someone had mentioned. We found this to be really appealing when we were trying them all out. There are a lot of settings, and it can run on regular A batteries, which I see as essential somewhere like roo where charging a camera with proprietary batteries would be an issue. I'm opening her up right now.
High megapixel count for the price, a little bulky than most digitals but I wasn't wanting one too small anyways. The moveable LCD makes up for it.
Oh. and if anyone would like to ad an SD card for their camera, Circuit City had 2GB SD cards on sale for $25. So heads up!
We treat mishaps like sinking ships and I know that I don't want to be out to drift Well I can see it in your eyes like I taste your lips and They both tell me that we're better than this
That's what I'm using now. I bought it a year or 2 ago and it works awesome. I bought it for like $350, but the price has dropped severely now. Check it out.
I have the exact same one which I got for about $200 last summer. Great camera...it's definitely coming to Roo with me!
Yeah, same here, it takes amazing pictures and videos. You really can't tell the difference in quality between a video filmed with a 3ccd camera and my digital camera. I love it.
Post by universalmind on May 12, 2007 0:24:32 GMT -5
Canon and Nikon are your best bet. Avoid Kodak. They aren't the most dependable and picture quality isn't that great. I used to work in a camera shop so I have a little bit of experience.
Post by musicisthebest on May 14, 2007 13:47:55 GMT -5
For fests, etc., Zoom was the most important thing to me; I love my Olympus C-765.
A whopping 10x Optical (x 4x digi=40x!), better zoom than most big cams. 4mp; Xd Memcard, plug & play USB, super EZ to use but has great advanced options too.
Small enough to get around fests no prob, but a tad lumpy in my pocket...
We treat mishaps like sinking ships and I know that I don't want to be out to drift Well I can see it in your eyes like I taste your lips and They both tell me that we're better than this
Post by mindexpansi0n on May 14, 2007 14:41:30 GMT -5
I'm big on digital cameras myself and particularly Fuji - very high quality images, takes great shots in good light or in low light (with or without flash), fast operation (none of the shutter lag you described), well built, and moderately priced. From all you described, and your price point - I would highly reccomend the Fuji F20... it will do all you need and more, is a very fast camera, and has excellent image quality.
Abe's of Maine is a reputable internet retailer, the camera is $143 shipped. I would avoid Kodak like the plague, but that is just me. You can get better deals, better cameras, and more choices online.
indigo said:
Well, as techonologically savvy as I am, I have put off buying a digital camera. I blame the fear of buyer's remorse, I don't want to get something that doesn't work for me.
I'm not an experienced photographer by all means, but I would like something with enough options and photo quality to use for various things in various settings. From the cameras i have used, I hate the cameras that have a long delay between pressing the button and taking the picture (shutter speed? this usually causes my pictures to blur because I move prematurely). I also don't want to have to use proprietary software to get my photos, just let me drag them in to a folder kthx.
I'd like to get one before bonnaroo. What kind of digital camera do you have or have used, and what kind might you recommend? What kind should I avoid?
Recently I saw a Kodak V803 at Wal-Mart (of all places) that seemed to have the most of what I was looking for. I can't imagine being able to spend more than $200, but I want bang for my buck. And heaven forbid, no buyer's remorse!
Post by mindexpansi0n on May 14, 2007 15:27:00 GMT -5
This is only true for DSLR's... Nikon's reputation for compact digital cameras has gone in the pit in recent years. For a compact I would reccomend Fuji first, then Canon, Panasonic, Sony, and Casio.
The best Digital Camera review site and forums on the internet (by far) is www.dpreview.com - the forums are very active and populated and the reviews are comprehensive and informative.
universalmind said:
Canon and Nikon are your best bet. Avoid Kodak. They aren't the most dependable and picture quality isn't that great. I used to work in a camera shop so I have a little bit of experience.
It's thin, light weight, takes decently high quality pictures, quick trigger time, has many settings and features, and best of all...comes with a rechargable battery of its own-which actually has a pretty good life. Uses an SD card, so if you have a couple of gigs in one of those, you can take a pretty long video, or literally thousands of pics if you wanted. I recommend. Great price too, IMO.
it hooks on to the front of your should strap, kept it nearby and safe, can't be swiped as easily, and it's somewhat protected from dust and stuff. it says it's for a cell phone but they sides are stretch mesh and it's big enough for my digital kodak that is pretty big.
Last Edit: May 15, 2007 9:44:46 GMT -5 by Tara - Back to Top
"I can resist everything but temptation." - Oscar Wilde
I couldn't pass up 10X optical zoom for the price, and I especially love the feature where it stiches 3 pics together for awesome panoramic shots - I can't wait to use that at roo.
Also, the different scene selections and stuff are really user friendly and easy - unlike my old fuji or canon models where I never could fugure out how to use half the features. It takes great video with no time limit. The battery life has been amazing as well! I actually carry it in my bag every day just in case I want a picture of something and I can't remember the last time I charged it.
Needless to say I'm in love with it
Last Edit: May 15, 2007 10:02:24 GMT -5 by Tara - Back to Top
"I can resist everything but temptation." - Oscar Wilde
I have a Canon SD900 and absolutely love it. It is very easy to use but has tons of features. For your price range you can probably pick up the SD600 or SD700. You just can't go wrong w/em.
I personally have the olf Minolta camera that takes film, it has the 300 zoom lens, and several filters for more professional looking pics (I'm no pro but I used to have a darkroom with my dad and we developed kool stuff) But that camera isn't allowed into alot of festies etc, How bad is Roo if I brought a big camera bag with me? Would they stop me and send me back to the campsite? I wasn't even planning on taking it but it would be good for some pics.
And!!! This is what I took with my digital right after I asked to meet him. We all talked with him and wow how personable can you get. Michael Franti is a true Gentleman.
