OT-Recommendations of Buying a Digital Camera

[collectbaseball]

I haven't looked into cameras in a while, but when you're comparing two cameras remember that number of megapixels does NOT equal image quality. A 6 megapixel top-of-the-line camera from five years ago will produce superior pictures compared to a brand new $60 14 megapixel camera, for a variety of reasons.

Assuming you are looking at point and shoot cameras, I tend to like Canons and Panasonics the best. Regardless of the camera you decide on, things will photograph best in during the day in a room with many windows (natural light).

[Vintagecatcher]

The main purpose for me to get a camera is for photographing my memorabilia, and perhaps taking pictures of fish that I catch or photos of my gardens.

I don't need to take videos. Probably wouldn't spend more than $200.00 sinced I tend to be rough on equipment.


Patrick

[mr2686]

I really liike the canon powershot series. I have a a630, which is old now, with 8mp and 4x optical zoom. Looking on amazon, you can get a similar one with 10mp and 4x optical zoom for about 199. Very reliable cameras and take great pictures.

[canjond]

For point and shoot - Canon Powershot IS (the 870 is AMAZING). For SLR - Nikon (either D40, D90 or D5000).

[Tabe]

Originally Posted by canjond

For point and shoot - Canon Powershot IS (the 870 is AMAZING). For SLR - Nikon (either D40, D90 or D5000).

D3000 is better than the D40 and very reasonably priced ($499).

But, yes, for a point & shoot, a Canon Powershot is what you want.

Tabe