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adiaw83 · #1 08-18-2003, 10:47 PM

I know people probably have a lot of opinions on this but I'm looking for a good digital camera for no more than $250. All I need is a digital display on the camera and a flash. If it had video capabilities that would be a huge plus but i doubt there are any for my price range. Thanks in advance for any opinions.

GermanStar · #2 08-18-2003, 11:04 PM

Why don't you see what's available on eBay? You want the highest resolution possible (3.2 mega pixel minimum).

Ron
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adiaw83 · #3 08-18-2003, 11:38 PM

I think i might go with the Fujifilm FinePix A303. it connects via usb computer comes with a 16 mb memory car has a lcd display flash zoom and can capture videos with no sound. prices range from 190-250 dependgin on accesories. It has 3.24 megapixels

#4 08-18-2003, 11:52 PM

go to:

imaging-resource.com

extensive reviews and online pricing checker.

#5 08-19-2003, 12:12 AM

My sister has a very nice Sony digital camera that has video capabilities. She got it for about $300 last year, and it came with a 64MB memory card. I think you can upgrade to 128MB instead for about $15. I have taken some very nice pictures with that camera. I will get back to you with the model number.
Tim

Ashman · #6 08-19-2003, 01:07 AM

Look at canon camera's, they take very nice pictures, and they have a model for everybody. I have a powershot s45, it cost me $500, but it was orginally $999. I lucked out and got it right when they released the new model and this went on sale, I couldn't be happier with the quality of the camera and the pictures it takes.

My first digital kamera was a kodak DX3500. It had a flash, LCD screen, took AA batteries, but ate them up like there was no tomorrow, but it only cost me $200 3 years ago. I gave it to my mom for her basic need of one to take quick pics. Overall, it did take very decent pictures.

But for a real Film camera, I still prefer my good ol trusty Nikon 8008 35MM Camera, never takena bad picture, one helluva camera, That I got back in 1989, that still takes amazing pictures to this day. So I also think a nikon digi will be a good choice, and they have some for very good prices.

Be careful with buying online and on ebay, a lot of the camera's are grey market, wont come with an original manual. Best to buy one at a local shop. My dad bought a nikon coolpix 5700 from an online vendor, when it came, it was greymarket, so he sent it back, got his money back, and decided to buy it local, even though he was spending a few hundred more. Sometimes more savings is not worth it, especially whent he warranty is concerned.

Alon

#7 08-19-2003, 04:23 PM

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took AA batteries, but ate them up like there was no tomorrow,

I have experienced that and have an answer. I bought a set of 4 NI-MH batteries with charger at a camera shop for $30. A charge lasts about 4 times as long as an alkaline battery. Some of the best money I ever spent as I use thes batteries around the house now too. My charger also charges AAA.

nthach · #8 08-21-2003, 02:14 AM

You can't go wrong with the Canon A60/A70, but the Fuji is quite respectable. The A70 is a bit pricey at $300, but it does most almost all the features of the G3, except for a few and a smaller res. CCD. I have one, but it's with Canon for repair.