Digital camera shopping

[SkinsNut73]

I'm going to be in the market for a new digital camera and was just wondering if any of my fellow Skins fans out there can offer helpful hints? Do you have a camera you really like/do not like?
Thanks

[jbooma]

It depends if you want to get a camera to learn, or one to keep for a loooooooooooooong time and how big the pictures you want to print.

If you are new to digital cameras then you can't go wrong with a kodak or sony. If you want a camera that you never have to worry about again and have some of the options that a 35mm has then get a cannon digital rebel, very expensive but worth it.

[monkey66]

Go here (http://www.dpreview.com).

[SkinsNut73]

Thanks monkey66...that site looks like it will be very helpful.

[chomerics]

Originally posted by monkey66
Go here (http://www.dpreview.com).

DP Review is probably the best digicam site out there. Also of note is http://www.steves-digicams.com/.

What is your budget and experience level? Are you looking for just a point and shoot, or a camera with a lot of programmable features ie. F-stop, aperature, metering, white balance, saturation etc.? I can give you a few suggestions if you have a solid budget and an idea of what your want.

[monkey66]

Originally posted by SkinsNut73
Thanks monkey66...that site looks like it will be very helpful.

Sure thing. If you are looking to spend a decent amount of money and want a top notch camera, I highly, highly recommend the Canon Digital Rebel.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos300d/

[SkinsNut73]

Originally posted by chomerics


DP Review is probably the best digicam site out there. Also of note is http://www.steves-digicams.com/.

What is your budget and experience level? Are you looking for just a point and shoot, or a camera with a lot of programmable features ie. F-stop, aperature, metering, white balance, saturation etc.? I can give you a few suggestions if you have a solid budget and an idea of what your want.

Lots of experience with 35mm cameras...very little in the digital realm. I'd be looking for a camera with a lot of programmable features. As for price...I'd probably be looking in the $500 range...but would be willing to go higher if needed. That's kind of a starting point. Thanks

[Mr. S]

dpreview is good, also www.dcresource.com is also good. I was in your situation a year ago, finally settled on an unreviewed Kodak Cx-6330, and I have not been displeased. I even thought the batteries drained quickly, but as long as I dont use the lcd screen as a viewfinder, I made my batteries last a good 5 days in Ireland. They have better ones out now, in the price range, but that was a good one. Mine also takes quicktime videos with sound.

I also looked up user reviews on amazon.com, I know its not the smartest idea, but I like user reviews cause its more hands on, and you can believe which user you want, the rookie or experienced. Id recommend a Kodak or Fuji for a basic point and click beginner camera. Canon and Nikon also make good point and clicks, but they run more, but I think they are at the top right now. Minolta also has that DiMage line. Either way, just look around, dpreview has the option of choices and then displaying the cameras I think, thats where I started.

[Pete]

CX6330 Kodak was my choice, same as Mr S. Lots of features for the money. I picked up rechargable battories, and a 256 memory card. I can take 274 high quality pics with the 256. It cost about 100 + tax. Camers, 256 card, and battories/charger all total was about 330$.

Here's a shot from the Washington Monument taken about 3 weeks ago

[Pete]

Here's another one from my vacation.........

Mt Vernon

[Pete]

Last but not least, my little darling right where she belongs

Colonial Williamsberg

[monkey66]

Originally posted by Mr. S
I also looked up user reviews on amazon.com, I know its not the smartest idea, but I like user reviews cause its more hands on, and you can believe which user you want, the rookie or experienced.

I agree with this 100%. SkinsNut, you will probably end up learning the most from the DP Review forums...

[Woofer]

Get one that works.

[979guy]

http://www.imaging-resource.com

[NY_Skinsfan]

My choice of cameras is the Nikon D70....Awesome camera

[NY_Skinsfan]

My choice of cameras is the Nikon D70....Awesome camera