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Title: Recommend me a good, cheap ($150-$200) digital camera
Post by: Mr. Gundam on April 01, 2008, 06:19:39 PM
My wife and I would like to get a new digital camera, but have no idea what to buy. We're not looking for a top of the line camera, just something between $150 and $200 that takes nice pictures.
Title: Re: Recommend me a good, cheap ($150-$200) digital camera
Post by: Eel O'Brian on April 01, 2008, 06:22:19 PM
how portable, what will you be using it for, etc
Title: Re: Recommend me a good, cheap ($150-$200) digital camera
Post by: Vizzys on April 01, 2008, 06:23:22 PM
panasonic lumix
Title: Re: Recommend me a good, cheap ($150-$200) digital camera
Post by: Mr. Gundam on April 01, 2008, 06:29:13 PM
how portable, what will you be using it for, etc

The smaller the better, more than likely. We'll be using it for taking pictures on trips and just random daily life stuff. Something that's good with both indoor and outdoor lighting, I guess. My knowledge of cameras is "more megapixels are good, and you push a button and it takes the picture."
Title: Re: Recommend me a good, cheap ($150-$200) digital camera
Post by: Eel O'Brian on April 01, 2008, 06:33:54 PM
I'd recommend the one I have, a Fuji S700, but it's probably too large for your needs

I'm afraid I can't help you with recommendations for pocket-sized cameras
Title: Re: Recommend me a good, cheap ($150-$200) digital camera
Post by: Mupepe on April 01, 2008, 07:17:23 PM
I'd recommend the one I have, a Fuji S700, but it's probably too large for your needs

I'm afraid I can't help you with recommendations for pocket-sized cameras
You and I are brothers *high five*  The S700 rocks
Title: Re: Recommend me a good, cheap ($150-$200) digital camera
Post by: Mr. Gundam on April 01, 2008, 07:39:29 PM
panasonic lumix

How is it? I wouldn't mind paying $225 for one if it's good.
Title: Re: Recommend me a good, cheap ($150-$200) digital camera
Post by: demi on April 01, 2008, 08:11:47 PM
If you guys are gonna suggest your cameras, why dont you take a picture of something to show the quality?
Title: Re: Recommend me a good, cheap ($150-$200) digital camera
Post by: Eel O'Brian on April 01, 2008, 08:51:48 PM
I'd recommend the one I have, a Fuji S700, but it's probably too large for your needs

I'm afraid I can't help you with recommendations for pocket-sized cameras
You and I are brothers *high five*  The S700 rocks

hi-5

I've had it since last August and I still haven't tapped all the features

I love the black and white mode and the 10x zoom, and it does really decent night shots for a sub-$200 camera
Title: Re: Recommend me a good, cheap ($150-$200) digital camera
Post by: Error Macro on April 01, 2008, 09:12:48 PM
Canon SD1000, I've seen it for around $170.
Title: Re: Recommend me a good, cheap ($150-$200) digital camera
Post by: Eel O'Brian on April 01, 2008, 09:14:29 PM
1. Action shot, dog was in motion

2.  Zoom from across a four-lane highway, standing in the bed of my truck

3.  Macro shot of a cicada shell in my parents' yard, chrome color setting

4.  B&W night shot of a bench in my neighborhood

5.  B&W day shot of the dog by an old playset

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2134/2248503966_1d852e75d7_b.jpg)

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1033/1467972967_2a1d1d26e9_b.jpg)

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1006/1362842975_686762fd9a_b.jpg)

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1357/1143616771_e9e2f4f389_o.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2263/2248454070_510df10db5_b.jpg)

bunch more using various settings here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinparrott/
Title: Re: Recommend me a good, cheap ($150-$200) digital camera
Post by: Mupepe on April 01, 2008, 09:17:39 PM
If you guys are gonna suggest your cameras, why dont you take a picture of something to show the quality?
Check out all the shots of my food in CG's food thread and...

(http://www.mupepe.com/Cake/0205.JPG)
(http://www.mupepe.com/Zoo/0215.JPG)
(http://www.mupepe.com/Zoo/0246.JPG)
(http://www.mupepe.com/Zoo/0255.JPG)
(http://www.mupepe.com/Zoo/0260.JPG)
(http://www.mupepe.com/Zoo/0282.JPG)

I'd recommend the one I have, a Fuji S700, but it's probably too large for your needs

I'm afraid I can't help you with recommendations for pocket-sized cameras
You and I are brothers *high five*  The S700 rocks

hi-5

I've had it since last August and I still haven't tapped all the features

I love the black and white mode and the 10x zoom, and it does really decent night shots for a sub-$200 camera
hell yeah.  From the reviews I've seen, it's the best bargain for the price.  It can really capture colors beautifully
Title: Re: Recommend me a good, cheap ($150-$200) digital camera
Post by: Mupepe on April 01, 2008, 09:19:20 PM
Oh shit!  Eel and I representin'!
Title: Re: Recommend me a good, cheap ($150-$200) digital camera
Post by: Eel O'Brian on April 01, 2008, 09:22:43 PM
we should start an evilbore photography club this summer
Title: Re: Recommend me a good, cheap ($150-$200) digital camera
Post by: Mupepe on April 01, 2008, 09:23:38 PM
I'm down.  I've been taking shit tons of pictures