digital camera recommendation

*polonyc2* · 11-27-2005, 01:33 AM

can anyone here recommend a high quality digital camera around $150...I need it to take some nice high res shots of my new computer setup...

someone told me the Canon powershot a510 was a good camera in that price range...

feddup · 11-27-2005, 11:17 AM

Finding a high quality digicam isn't a problem. Finding a $150 digicam isn't a problem. Finding both at once might be a problem! I own a Canon SD400 which also does pretty nice video which I wanted. It was $364 in June and now is $259 from Newegg. Also Canon has combined camera/printer rebates that essentially get you a photo printer for about $12 after rebate. Make sure you consider the memory card price in the camera price. I've got nothing but admiration for Canon's entire package but no matter what camera you choose right now seems like the lowest prices I've seen across the board. Supposedly tomorrow is "black Monday" for online vendors so you might check prices then. By the way I researched for months trying to find the "perfect camera" and I don't believe it exists. The SD400's behavior, to me, is impeccable but nonetheless has some flaws.

fvbounty · 11-27-2005, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by feddup

Finding a high quality digicam isn't a problem. Finding a $150 digicam isn't a problem. Finding both at once might be a problem! I own a Canon SD400 which also does pretty nice video which I wanted. It was $364 in June and now is $259 from Newegg. Also Canon has combined camera/printer rebates that essentially get you a photo printer for about $12 after rebate. Make sure you consider the memory card price in the camera price. I've got nothing but admiration for Canon's entire package but no matter what camera you choose right now seems like the lowest prices I've seen across the board. Supposedly tomorrow is "black Monday" for online vendors so you might check prices then. By the way I researched for months trying to find the "perfect camera" and I don't believe it exists. The SD400's behavior, to me, is impeccable but nonetheless has some flaws.

Thats a very nice camera and a good price....its a little more than you want to spend but its worth it, thats the same camera I use to take all the pictures of my rig, if my wife lets me use it.....

DrunkenFists · 11-27-2005, 01:40 PM

You can go for Nikon or Sony cybershot Exlim zoom is also great...

Dont try to buy camera's online first test them yourself it depends with which camera you are comfortable and think is the best!!

We can only give you advice u have to make the choice!!

*polonyc2* · 11-27-2005, 01:43 PM

the Canon powershot a510 is available on Amazon for $150...I'm tempted to get it

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...lance&n=502394

EDIT: hey they just changed the price...it was listed for $149.98 yesterday

*SRTDodge05* · 11-27-2005, 01:45 PM

I have the Nikon 5600 and its a very nice camera.

DrunkenFists · 11-27-2005, 01:46 PM

Go and first try it your self before you make your every shot a power shot

*Bofinn* · 11-29-2005, 01:34 PM

I'll give a vote for Canon!

11-27-2005, 01:33 AM	#1
polonyc2 Helter Skelter Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 7,454	digital camera recommendation can anyone here recommend a high quality digital camera around $150...I need it to take some nice high res shots of my new computer setup... someone told me the Canon powershot a510 was a good camera in that price range... __________________ ASUS Maximus Formula (X38) *** EVGA 8800GT Superclocked 512MB Intel E8400 * Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro G.Skill 4 GB (2 X 2 GB) DDR2 800 4-4-4-12 * Western Digital RE2 500 GB WD5001ABYS Lian Li PC-A70B (black) * Corsair HX620 AuzenTech Auzen X-Fi Prelude 7.1 * Creative Inspire P5800 5.1 speakers Lite-On DVD-RW w/LightScribe LH-20A1L-06 * Sony GDM-F520 21' CRT monitor (19.8' viewable) Vista Business 64-bit w/SP1 * standard 3.5" floppy drive Microsoft Laser Mouse 6000 *** Microsoft Wired Keyboard 500 (Black)
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11-27-2005, 11:17 AM	#2
feddup Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Kansas City Posts: 260	problem Finding a high quality digicam isn't a problem. Finding a $150 digicam isn't a problem. Finding both at once might be a problem! I own a Canon SD400 which also does pretty nice video which I wanted. It was $364 in June and now is $259 from Newegg. Also Canon has combined camera/printer rebates that essentially get you a photo printer for about $12 after rebate. Make sure you consider the memory card price in the camera price. I've got nothing but admiration for Canon's entire package but no matter what camera you choose right now seems like the lowest prices I've seen across the board. Supposedly tomorrow is "black Monday" for online vendors so you might check prices then. By the way I researched for months trying to find the "perfect camera" and I don't believe it exists. The SD400's behavior, to me, is impeccable but nonetheless has some flaws. __________________ P4C800-e Deluxe Rev. 1.02 bios 1016 / 3.2C / 2 gigs Corsair XMS4000Pro / 2 WD740gd Raid 0 on ICH5R / 2 Seagate 7200.7 IDE on Promise 20378 / 9800XT / Audigy 2ZS / Plextor 708a / Lite-On DVDROM / Antec True Power 480 / XP Pro SP2
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11-27-2005, 01:40 PM	#4
DrunkenFists Bring ,em on Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 806	You can go for Nikon or Sony cybershot Exlim zoom is also great... Dont try to buy camera's online first test them yourself it depends with which camera you are comfortable and think is the best!! We can only give you advice u have to make the choice!! __________________ Cause vodka gives u more than just wings
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11-27-2005, 01:43 PM	#5
polonyc2 Helter Skelter Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 7,454	the Canon powershot a510 is available on Amazon for $150...I'm tempted to get it http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...lance&n=502394 EDIT: hey they just changed the price...it was listed for $149.98 yesterday __________________ ASUS Maximus Formula (X38) *** EVGA 8800GT Superclocked 512MB Intel E8400 * Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro G.Skill 4 GB (2 X 2 GB) DDR2 800 4-4-4-12 * Western Digital RE2 500 GB WD5001ABYS Lian Li PC-A70B (black) * Corsair HX620 AuzenTech Auzen X-Fi Prelude 7.1 * Creative Inspire P5800 5.1 speakers Lite-On DVD-RW w/LightScribe LH-20A1L-06 * Sony GDM-F520 21' CRT monitor (19.8' viewable) Vista Business 64-bit w/SP1 * standard 3.5" floppy drive Microsoft Laser Mouse 6000 *** Microsoft Wired Keyboard 500 (Black) Last edited by polonyc2 : 11-27-2005 at 02:03 PM.
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11-27-2005, 01:45 PM	#6
SRTDodge05 Grab Life By The Balls Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,830	I have the Nikon 5600 and its a very nice camera. __________________
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11-27-2005, 01:46 PM	#7
DrunkenFists Bring ,em on Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 806	Go and first try it your self before you make your every shot a power shot __________________ Cause vodka gives u more than just wings
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11-29-2005, 01:34 PM	#8
Bofinn I'm gettin' dizzy! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 11,035	I'll give a vote for Canon! __________________ ---------- JimBo ----------- When in doubt, smack it!
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