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Started by RookieReporter, Aug 05 2004 07:16 PM

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#1 RookieReporter

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Posted 05 August 2004 - 07:16 PM

I'm thinking about buying a digital camera online at amazon.com. I don't know much about digital cameras, and I'm hoping that there are a few people here who have purchased a digital camera or two. I'm looking for a camera with a price range around $200-$300, with features like optical zoom and the ability to make pictures black and white instead of color. Does anyone know of any good deals or have any suggestions as to what cameras I should consider?

Any help is much appreciated. :)

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Posted 05 August 2004 - 07:38 PM

I'm looking into this Gateway one for myself, it looks like a good deal.
But today you just read that the man was shot dead
By a gun that didn't make any noise

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Posted 05 August 2004 - 08:17 PM

1. Don't go for the Gateway.
2. Don't buy it at amazon, they rip you off.

All digital cameras basically have the B&W, Sephia, and all those fancy modes.

The Canon Powershot A75 should suit you.

http://reviews.cnet.com/Canon_PowerShot_A7...ml?tag=topprods
http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod...2301610&blsrt=1


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Posted 05 August 2004 - 10:25 PM

My cousin is an expert wen it comes to cameras. When I asked her what type of camera I should get, she recommended kodak. Some model... o, I forgot, but it's in the neighborhood of 6oo to 7oo bucks.

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Posted 05 August 2004 - 10:40 PM

That is way too much. It is probably a 5-6 megapixel camera. For RookieReporter's needs, a 3-4 megapixel camera would do.

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Posted 06 August 2004 - 09:57 AM

I'm looking for something a little lighter, more pocket-sized. The Cannon has that seemingly unnecessary cylindrical protrusion.

Any suggestions?
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Posted 06 August 2004 - 12:10 PM

I recently used the Canon A70, the direct predecessor of the A75. They both use 4-AA batteries. That protrusion is where one of the batteries is.

BTW, does anyone know of a camera in the $400-500 range that not only takes excellent pictures, but also can shoot movies until there is no memory left? The A70 was annoying in the respect that it could only shoot 30 second clips.

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Posted 06 August 2004 - 12:25 PM

If you have a big enough memory card, it should work. I saw one in a magazine a while back called T3, it was 4 GB.

You can also buy an MP3 player and one of those you got yaself an Ipod mini.
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Posted 06 August 2004 - 12:44 PM

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If you have a big enough memory card, it should work. I saw one in a magazine a while back called T3, it was 4 GB.  

You can also buy an MP3 player and one of those you got yaself an Ipod mini.


Not true, most cameras only allow mini movies. My Powershot S50 takes a 2.5 min. minimovie max. A digital camera is mainly meant for still shots. Go for a digital camcorder instead.

ZoSo, you might consider looking at Minolta if you want compact sized cameras like the Dimage F100

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Posted 06 August 2004 - 12:52 PM

NM, I got my answer: http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-6501_7-514636...html?tag=promo2

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Posted 06 August 2004 - 12:53 PM

The Fuji looks nice.

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Posted 06 August 2004 - 02:15 PM

isn't that the one that our science teacher got?

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Posted 06 August 2004 - 02:18 PM

I don't recall.

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Posted 06 August 2004 - 04:20 PM

someone come rescue me from the library!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! = = so bored

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Posted 06 August 2004 - 04:24 PM

Again, please don't post that...especially in two threads. C'mon.
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Posted 06 August 2004 - 04:34 PM

Making unnecessary posts will lead to the deletion of your posts.

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Posted 09 August 2004 - 12:47 AM

Back to topic, it says on these sites that Minolta/small cameras are hard to get a good image with because the shaking/unsteadiness of your holding it affects small cameras more. Is that true?

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Posted 09 August 2004 - 12:38 PM

It is true if you don't know how to handle a extremely compact camera. This goes for any compact camera.

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Posted 03 September 2004 - 01:31 AM

try bestbuy. It's usually cheaper there. If your picky about the graphics or the way it comes out get one above 4.o pixels. 3.0-4.0 is average and below 3 is just not that good.

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Posted 03 September 2004 - 01:37 AM

Actually, BestBuy was chargindg $112 more than everyone else for the one I wanted.
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