Question for the Camera Experts.

Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2007 5:47 pm Post subject: Question for the Camera Experts.

I am looking to get a point and shoot camera. My other camera is a bit bulky to fit in my purse. Confused

We are looking at an Olympus right now.....sooo many to chose from. If not we would either get a Sony or Canon.

Any recommendations?
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Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2007 5:53 pm Post subject:

Personally I have had real good luck with all my olympus cameras a 150, 395 and my latest an FE-190x6megaapixels. Very flat and large screen on back so it fits in my suit jacket very nicely. For taking fotos of my clients, it takes a very good clear picture and i don't have to squint to see the screen.

Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2007 7:59 pm Post subject:

I've had good luck with Canon's - on my third point and shoot now. It takes great pics and easy to print at home.
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Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2007 9:12 pm Post subject:

My wife and I have an Olympus... The software it come with is good, easy to learn, and the camera takes good pics... The main thing is to get a camera that you like... Go to all the "usual" stores like Best Buy, Circuit City, Walmart, etc... Check out the selections... Then find the lowest price for one that you like... I have seen differences of over $100 for the same model, without any sales going on...
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Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 12:41 am Post subject:

i have a Casio Exilim 10.1

really easy to use, lots of auto-everything, and with a 2GB mem card and a rechargeable battery it takes a lot of pics at high quality for not a lot of $$$
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Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 9:56 am Post subject:

Do a little research first and see what fits your needs. HERE'S a great site to get started. Smile

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Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 2:41 pm Post subject:

Pittinger's site is a good start. One thing it lacks is F Stop on the lens. A camera is only as good as its lens, so the faster the better. It lets more light in. So beware of high zooms which often compromise the light when the lens is full open. I also have an LCD screen that is 2 in. which is now too small for my taste. Its hard to see if I got the correct sharp focus I desire. It would be great if the damera had 2.5 or 2.5. I would also stick to major camera manufacturers such as Canon, Olympus or Nikon. I have seen some crap from Fuji, Casio and others, but havent truly looked into specific models lately.

I upgraded my home PC to Vista and now I use its built in Windows Photo software which I think does a better job of basic editing and organizing that my older Nikon or Olympus software. Hope that helps, and remember sea salt will ruin that puppy so watch those beaches of Mexico. Cool

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Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 11:45 pm Post subject:

Thanks for all the tips everyone. Smile

The one I am looking at right now after reading a few of the posts and links is the Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Digital ELPH Camera. The digital camera I have now is a Canon and I really like it.

And VS I will try not to go swimming with it. Smile

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Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 7:31 am Post subject:

Stick with Canon, CG. You can't go wrong really.

I've been using an SD600 and it's great, especially when downloading to the PC. You can use the software or just open it in a folder and drag and drop, copy and paste, etc.

Real user friendly and good pictures.

The one you're looking at is obviously and even better model.

Good luck.
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Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 7:31 am Post subject:

Stick with Canon, CG. You can't go wrong really.

I've been using an SD600 and it's great, especially when downloading to the PC. You can use the software or just open it in a folder and drag and drop, copy and paste, etc.

Real user friendly and good pictures.

The one you're looking at is obviously and even better model.

Good luck.
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Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 9:02 am Post subject:

You'll be happy with that - easy to use, good pics.
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