digital cameras

[len]

im in the mkt.for a digital camera,which one do you guys like and why,ive been putting it off not sure whats is good or practical.

[fat eddy]

I only buy Sony

[len]

ok fat eddy,what model?

[joe8758]

I agree with Fat Eddy about Sony. I have the Sony Cyber Shot DSC-W1. Its a point and shoot model and reaaly simple to use. The pictures that I've taken have turned out beautifully. I checked the Sony site and couldn't find my exact model, but the model DSC-W5 is similar and it has 32MB memory built in. Good luck

[Green Mountain]

I guess you can go round and round with brand names. Like Carrier, Trane or Lennox. My camera is a Nikon.

But when shoping for a digital camera the key word is megapixels. (This is like SEER in our business). The more megapixels you get in a camera the better the picture quality. So the trick is to get the most megapixels (mp) for the buck. Anything above a 3 mp is pretty good.

In my opinion it is better to get a camera with more mp and less features. I have a "manual" feature on mine that I never use. I tried it a couple of times and my picture got all screwed up. Now I just leave it on automatic all of the time. The money that when into the manual feature I wish when into more megapixels.

[Noel Murdough]

I'm on my second one, I bought it for the better lens (10X) than my first one.

They have nice stuff.

Noel

[pikespeakperformance]

Minolta is the best... IMHO... I waited until they came out with the digital model that is interchangeable with my 35mm SLR lenses. This makes the sixth Minolta camera body for me.

[Reliant Air]

I have an Olympus d-390 and am happy with it. It doesn't have a lot of features and it was the lowest priced at the time. It's only 2mp, but it's extremely easy to use and its durable. The pictures look fine when printed on 4x6 and they look even better on the computer even though it's only 2mp. It's not the best but it's perfect for me.

[fat eddy]

I don't remember the model # off hand I'll post it when I get home,its actually the dvd burning one uses the smaller dvd's

ITS A DCR DVD 100

[Edited by fat eddy on 03-03-2005 at 05:32 PM]

[duct dr]

Pikes, Nikon and Canon were the first to be able to change lenses on digital cameras. If you truly want the BEST, look at what the pros are using. I promise, you won't see a single Minolta at an NFL game, or anywhere else. But it's personal preference. I prefer Canon. Faster autofocus, faster fps, and better image quality.

[fat eddy]

I don't really get into a lot of specifics when I buy something like that, I just choose between models of one brand,All the electronics and computers I have are Sony and I have yet to make a trip or wrap em up and send them back for a repair, Sony gets my money.

[framehvac]

Originally posted by fat eddy
I don't really get into a lot of specifics when I buy something like that, I just choose between models of one brand,All the electronics and computers I have are Sony and I have yet to make a trip or wrap em up and send them back for a repair, Sony gets my money.



I will second that sony is the best.

[Swampfox]

I have a Sony DSC-P51, about 2 years old now, only 2 MP but it takes decent pictures, Ive taken very good care of it, lately when I turn it on the screen is black and I have to give it a good smack to get a display, Ill probably have to buy a new one soon and because of this I will probably look at other brands.

[len]

thank you all for your kind responses.

[sarge]

I bought a Canon EOS 6.3mp camera with a 512 memory card. I can hold 500 pictures if I shoot low quality images but can still hold 150 or so if I set it at the highest quality. All of my other Canon EOS lens's fit it and it has worked great so far.

I need a macro lens with flash now to take some good close ups of the attic jobs.

[tinner73]

i started a thread on this topic about 2-3 weeks ago. i wound up buying an Olympus D-540 for $150 after rebate at Best Buy. you're gonna need an extra memory stick or card...that will be an extra $40-70, and a case at $15, and rechargable batteries because you get about 12-16 shots with 2 AA batteries.

[The Penguin]

Heres a tip or two
1 go with 3 or more megapixel
2 get extra mem card at least 128meg or more
3 go with optical zoom min 3X 8X is good 10X is great.
4 go with LI-ion batteries they last a long time and cameras get time remaining on the display (they tell you how much time you have left before recharge
5 keep it simple forget about extra gimmicks
6 get an idea of the photo modes EG most photo shops req jpeg photos as a standard format so be sure your camera can take photos in Jpeg format
7 be sure you have several choices for photo size Eg 1200 X1600 640X480 etc
8 look for several flash levels soft flash fill flash etc.
9 look for ease of use cameras the easier it is for you to use the more likely you will use it
10 most cameras take great photos in bright out door locations the difference is indoors under low light and flash conditions so check the cameras low light operation
11 don't worry about the view finder you will always use the screen on the back of the camera

Sony is ok nikon and olympus and cannon are much better

I recomend the olympus C700 ultra zoom series cameras 4 mp 10X optical zoom LI-ion battery C760 etc

[R12rules]

I agree with what the Penguin said. Good points made there!

I recently visited a Rity camera store. They got a nice Nikon for just under two hundred. Comes with lots of hours of instruction time to make the most of the new purchase. Very important for a new toy like a digital camera.
If price is your top priority, then go to ebay. But if you want support and or training, visit a local store. One that specializes in the product you are purchasing.

(well duh)

[ruger73]

i have a hp and nikon love them both hp for work and nikon is for home with the wifey and kids just my preference though

[Paul R. Burkett]

I have the Olympus Camedia 5000, it is easy to use as a point and shoot, or you can get fancy with it. It is about $600.00 at Best Buy, so save up those BB points that BB gives and the price comes down. Since this is for your business, you should buy the extra battery and card, that way you can always have a fresh battery and card for those times where you'll need to take a couple of hundred pictures of your best(vacations)jobs.