Digital camera

ikthius · 13-11-2005, 21:00

hey everyone,

I know there are a few on here that are into photography, nudge - nudge, wink - wink, say no more, say no more.......

well I would like your opinion on this camera, not too bothered about the printer, but it may be useful.

please be as honest as you can, and if you think there are any better alternatives, please link to the sites.

I may be buying in the next few days as ther is an addition to the family, that my mum would like to have a digital camera to take snaps of her grand child.

ik

sorry, I am only the uncle

Wicked_and_Crazy · 13-11-2005, 21:11

i wouldnt buy a camera that only has digital zoom and no form of optical zoom

Angua · 13-11-2005, 21:15

I have the Kodac C340 which is very similar. I would definitely get extra memory and a battery charger. The dial on the top (for selecting the mode) is a bit fiddly but all in all fairly straightforward and you can do some nice mini video's once you get the hang of starting and stopping.

Kodac use their own program for getting stuff on to the computer (I don't know if you are stuck with that or not).

Tuftus · 13-11-2005, 21:15

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Originally Posted by Wicked_and_Crazy

i wouldnt buy a camera that only has digital zoom and no form of optical zoom

Definatley!

Optical Zoom is the important one of the two, the more the better.

Also, try and get one that will take rechargeable batteries that you can buy of the shelf as aposed to bespoke battery packs.

bmxbandit · 13-11-2005, 21:29

if you're going to connect to a computer (which 99% of digital camera users will) the digital zoom is pretty much useless - the computer wll do a much better job of interpolation.

for that kinda price, i'd recommend something like the Sony DSC-S40 or Sony DSC-S90. i've had good experiences with kodak digital cameras, the z700 looks like a contender.

EDIT: remember to add the cost of a memory card - a 128MB card should be plenty to begin with. check what kind of card each camera need though, some are more expensve than others!

ikthius · 13-11-2005, 21:30

my mum just thought that the currys advert had a good price for a digital camera, but because I don't know much about them, I need advice, thats why I turned to you lot.

any recommendations of cameras then?

ik

Wicked_and_Crazy · 13-11-2005, 21:32

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Originally Posted by ikthius

my mum just thought that the currys advert had a good price for a digital camera, but because I don't know much about them, I need advice, thats why I turned to you lot.

any recommendations of cameras then?

ik

your first question has to be "what do you want to spend"

ikthius · 13-11-2005, 21:33

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Originally Posted by Wicked_and_Crazy

your first question has to be "what do you want to spend"

about ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£140ish

ik

Wicked_and_Crazy · 13-11-2005, 21:36

this is a better camera for similar money, but then you dont get the printer

http://www.empiredirect.co.uk/conten...make~Nikon.htm

Wicked_and_Crazy · 13-11-2005, 21:38

if you want the printer, try this

http://www.empiredirect.co.uk/conten...make~Canon.htm

less pixels than the Kodak, but it does have optical zoom, small i admit but it has some

ikthius · 13-11-2005, 21:48

what about this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...891179-4526305
canon powershot a80

ik

Wicked_and_Crazy · 13-11-2005, 22:02

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Originally Posted by ikthius

what about this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...891179-4526305
canon powershot a80

ik

yep thats a pretty good camera. I have 2 Canon digital cameras and cant fault either of them

ikthius · 13-11-2005, 22:07

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Originally Posted by Wicked_and_Crazy

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Originally Posted by ikthius

what about this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...891179-4526305
canon powershot a80

ik

yep thats a pretty good camera. I have 2 Canon digital cameras and cant fault either of them

it is this or the a85, I have used an a85, cause my brother has got one, but because my mum is now a granny for the first time she wants her own.

thanks

ik

Ramrod · 13-11-2005, 22:15

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Originally Posted by Wicked_and_Crazy

i wouldnt buy a camera that only has digital zoom and no form of optical zoom

Thats what I was thinking about that camera.....

edit--get one of these....but not from there

13-11-2005, 23:09

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Originally Posted by Ramrod

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wicked_and_Crazy

i wouldnt buy a camera that only has digital zoom and no form of optical zoom

Thats what I was thinking about that camera.....

edit--get one of these....but not from there

we have a Canon Ixus 400, if your recommendation is anywhere near as good as we have found that, then you can't go wrong - the only possible caveat being the scale of it - if it is for Ik's mum, could she find it too small & 'fiddly' - in which case an A85 would be better ???