What kind of camera?

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 10:46 am

OK guys, I realized last night just how sucky my Kodak Easy Share C330 really is when I bought a 2GB memory card for it, and found out that it will only support up to 256MB cards. I've been rather underwhelmed with its picture quality for a while now, and this was the straw that broke the camels back so to speak.

So I'm looking at another camera now, what do you recommend? I am a point and shoot type of guy, and after talks with Crystal and Matt, DSLR is not for me. I have no interest in spending 500 dollars on a camera that I will have to constantly fidget with to get good pics.

So a normal point and shoot is what I'm looking for. I have heard that the Nikon Coolpix is a good one, any other suggestion to look at?

Edit: I'm looking for something under 200 bucks preferably.

Post by **racer12306** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 11:48 am

Check out the Sony DSC W55. I have that and am very happy with it for a point and shoot.

Paul56 · Post by **Paul56** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 2:58 pm

Many years ago I had a regular film 35mm SLR. Played around a lot with that camera.

But have to admit that I am more interested in the end results, even if they are not perfect, than the fiddling.

I have the Canon PowerShot A720 IS that I am happy with. The thing has more features than I have yet to explore.

A link where you can start your research:

http://www.steves-digicams.com/hardware_reviews.html

NiteHawk · Post by **NiteHawk** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 4:39 pm

canon and nikon make good point n shoot cameras for sure. sony's are doin pretty good too...

MoxHair · Post by **MoxHair** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 4:47 pm

I use a Sony W90.. they dont make it anymore and I'd like to get a W170.

LowNSlow · Post by **LowNSlow** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 4:49 pm

I got a Sony Powershot... but I hate point and shoots...

Even using a DSLR on AUTO settings can take some nice pictures.

kornholio788 · Post by **kornholio788** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 5:06 pm

Cannon A630. Awsome little camera. Takes great shots even in auto mode. And if you want to get tricky they have a complete custom mode or aputure settings and everything. Great camera all around.

MoxHair · Post by **MoxHair** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 5:46 pm

LowNSlow wrote:I got a Sony Powershot... but I hate point and shoots...

Even using a DSLR on AUTO settings can take some nice pictures.

Sony Cybershot or Canon Powershot?

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 5:56 pm

Well, unless you guys know something I don't about pricing DSLR's, they're out of the question... I'm not spending 500 bucks on a camera unless it gives me special favors as well...

LowNSlow · Post by **LowNSlow** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 6:26 pm

Shows you how much I know bout my point and shoot... it's the sony... haha

I bought it just for this deployment... it sucks

I mean it's not bad... but I am use to my digital rebel...

Trinity · Post by **Trinity** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 10:40 pm

PANASONIC... ftw.

PM for more details... too lazy to type right now.

kornholio788 · Post by **kornholio788** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 11:17 pm

kornholio788 wrote:Cannon A630. Awsome little camera. Takes great shots even in auto mode. And if you want to get tricky they have a complete custom mode or aputure settings and everything. Great camera all around.

This isn't a dslr. Is a point and shoot. With a swivel screen witch is VERY handy. I think I paid 120 for it. Then 15 for the 2 gig mem card. I use the camera all the time.

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 11:54 pm

Trinity wrote:PANASONIC... ftw.

PM for more details... too lazy to type right now.

Or you can hit me up on AIM next time you're on... I'm Randomidiotcom

Paul56 · Post by **Paul56** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 8:16 am

With the evolution of the digital camera a few companies that never made cameras now suddenly offer cameras to consumers.

I would rather stick with a company that has years of experience with photographic equipment such as the big two... Nikon & Canon. They have the experience *and* the expertise with the glass which in my opinion is the most important part.

Folks, please share your comments here in the thread rather than going to PM's. Maybe we can all learn something from your pearls of wisdom. Heck, maybe even an old fart like me can be convinced to consider consider makes other than Nikon or Canon.

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 8:28 am

I was actually looking to flirt with Trinity a bit, not talk cameras with her...

(just kidding)

NiteHawk · Post by **NiteHawk** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 8:33 am

gee, like i didnt see THAT coming...

03sxt · Post by **03sxt** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 10:02 am

Any Canon Powershot FTW.

Any Kodak Easyshare is junk... For the most part. No "advanced" features, etc.

LowNSlow · Post by **LowNSlow** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 10:46 am

Paul56 wrote:With the evolution of the digital camera a few companies that never made cameras now suddenly offer cameras to consumers.

I would rather stick with a company that has years of experience with photographic equipment such as the big two... Nikon & Canon. They have the experience *and* the expertise with the glass which in my opinion is the most important part.

Folks, please share your comments here in the thread rather than going to PM's. Maybe we can all learn something from your pearls of wisdom. Heck, maybe even an old fart like me can be convinced to consider consider makes other than Nikon or Canon.

Nope, you're right old fart... Nikon or Canon... or nothing at all.

Only reason I bought my shitty point and shoot is for this deployment... and I have a Sony Vaio laptop... (built in memory card reader)

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 10:58 am

That's another thing, I have the built-in SD card reader on my Gateway laptop, so I'd like to keep with a standard sized card... I dunno if that really makes a difference in the options of cameras you guys have thrown out there.

Trinity · Post by **Trinity** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 11:13 am

people that say Nikon or Canon only are idiots.
lol
like seriously. you just dont know.

my Panasonic is the freakin shit....

I think it does darn well for a $120 (aproxx) camera.
Oh and Leica makes their lenses/glass... if you don't know that company.. you fail. Cause they're just about amazing.

sorry if I went overboard.... im half asleep

and random1... you hit me up... xprivateradio
lol

LowNSlow · Post by **LowNSlow** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 11:15 am

Trinity wrote:people that say Nikon or Canon only are idiots.

lol

like seriously. you just dont know.

random... you hit me up... xprivateradio
lol

I'm an idiot

I wouldn't buy anything other than that... I love my Digital Rebel....

Then again it's just like the people that say Mopar or No car...

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 11:16 am

Sorry, I don't hit girls...

OB · Post by OB » Thu Sep 11, 2008 11:18 am

LowNSlow wrote:I got a Sony Powershot... but I hate point and shoots...

Even using a DSLR on AUTO settings can take some nice pictures.

Agreed, better than most point and shoots that is. I plan on looking into getting a DSLR here soon but I cant afford it! So much stuff, so little money.

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 11:21 am

Trinity wrote:random1... you hit me up... xprivateradio
lol

Works better when you answer back..

lol

Trinity · Post by **Trinity** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 11:22 am

holy crap yall responded before i even put in images. damnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 11:25 am

We've got nothing to do, what do you expect? I'm working a dead end job I don't give a shit about, LownSlow is killing retards, and OB... well he lives in Cali, nobody really does anything out there...

LowNSlow · Post by **LowNSlow** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 11:26 am

its called post whores....

lol

Should have a big 2gn chat on AIM!

lownslowneon

hit me up losers im bored:(

OB · Post by OB » Thu Sep 11, 2008 11:27 am

TheRandom1 wrote:We've got nothing to do, what do you expect? I'm working a dead end job I don't give a shit about, LownSlow is killing retards, and OB... well he lives in Cali, nobody really does anything out there...

I'm up early, thereisnospork is coming over to buy springs from me this morning. Plus I have some work to do on the forum.

03_SXT · Post by **03_SXT** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 11:27 am

These are probably the most basic questions, it will help us cut down the amount of models you have to choose from.

1)What are you looking to take pictures of? (cars, kids, scenery, random shit...)
2)What type of batteries do you want? (lithium ion thats rechargable - doesn't hold a memory card, or deal with the pain of AA that only last 40 to 50 shots - AA rechargables can be used, probably bump that number up to 150ish, but you still have to spend more money on the rechargable kit).
3)What size camera do you want? (small, slim, portable, or bigger with somewhat of a handle on it)

Answer those questions PROPERLY, not with a "I don't know you tell me" or "what do you suggest", and then we can recommend some cameras for you...

~Amit

Trinity · Post by **Trinity** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 11:30 am

.. do you work at best buy or some shit?