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repete66211 · 07-22-2009, 04:42 PM

I've been putting this off for years. But since I'm going to D.C. in a couple of weeks, so I though I would finally buy a camera. I will be using it for general purpose--vacation, indoor, outdoor--so I don't need anything professional grade. I don't think I need anything more than 10MP. Lastly, I don't want to spend more than $175 or so.

Amazon has the Canon Powershot A1000IS for $150 and the Canon PowerShot SD890IS for $170. These both seem to be pretty good cameras. I've played around with the Canon A1100IS in Best Buy and prefer the user interface over a waterproof Olympus model I was looking at before.

So, any suggestions?

[1080-p] · 07-22-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by repete66211

I've been putting this off for years. But since I'm going to D.C. in a couple of weeks, so I though I would finally buy a camera. I will be using it for general purpose--vacation, indoor, outdoor--so I don't need anything professional grade. I don't think I need anything more than 10MP. Lastly, I don't want to spend more than $175 or so.

Amazon has the Canon Powershot A1000IS for $150 and the Canon PowerShot SD890IS for $170. These both seem to be pretty good cameras. I've played around with the Canon A1100IS in Best Buy and prefer the user interface over a waterproof Olympus model I was looking at before.

So, any suggestions?

well i had a 10 meg that took double aa and it was cheap i paid 145.00 but constantly changing batteries

also hate canon powershot d10 for its bulky look
so i too am looking for new camera as well

I'm deciding on this camera because its 3d without glasses http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technolog...September.html

http://www.fujifilm.com/products/3d/...res/index.html
http://www.fujifilm.com/products/3d/...ons/index.html

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azncarbos · 07-24-2009, 06:22 AM

Well if you looking a nice point and shoot and around $175 is would Canon SD1200IS but if you are looking to spend a little more, you can find sweet on the Canon SD880IS...... Canon user interface is the most friendly user, I have ever use even on Canon 30D and XT and SD880IS....

Hammie · 07-24-2009, 06:37 AM

Although I am a Nikon man, I think the Canon P&S cameras are better than the Nikon counterparts.

My wife has a Nikon L18, which we got for about $90. It does a good job, but I have seen some Canons do a far better job, especially in the range you are looking for. If you want to go balls out, then look at the Canon G10 ($500). Although at that price, many would say jump into the DSLR.

Chevypower · 07-24-2009, 08:15 AM

I say Panasonic makes the best P&S cameras. And I am a user of Canon and Nikon DSLRs. Sorry, but both are big let downs on their P&S and rely on their name to sell them. They put all their efforts in to DSLRs and lenses. And so they should.

repete66211 · 07-24-2009, 02:51 PM

In comparing price to features there appears to be a lot of good options. Canon, Sony, Fuji, Kodak, Panasonic, Olympus, Pentax, etc. However, when playing around with them at Best Buy the Canon seemed to be the most user-friendly, intuitively-designed among them.

I was serious about the Canon SD1200, but CNET seems to like the Sony DSC-W290. It has 5x optical zoom (vs. 3x) and ranges from 28-140mm (vs. 35-105mm), so I'm leaning in that direction now. On Bing.com it's just under $200 after 3% cash back. I found the Canon on Dell.com for $170.

What are some good sites on which to do some price comparisons? Who's cheap and reliable?

john_1958 · 11-21-2009, 06:59 PM

whatever happened this 3d-camera?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4I6CV265o0&feature=fvw
at least the girl in the video is good looking

did wind up getting canon 14.7 meg

mikejet · 11-21-2009, 07:17 PM

Get a Leica.....

But if you want something affordable, get a Canon. Spend about $200 and you're good.

groovyone · 11-22-2009, 03:38 AM

Sony, Panasonic or Canon are the three I'd go with, depending on what you are looking for. You may be able to find a Panasonic TZ5 in that price range now, which is a great 10MP 10x zoom P&S.

Elandyll · 11-22-2009, 07:39 PM

I have the 590IS (the older 8MP version of the newer A1100IS - 12MP), and it is no wonder this thing has won so many awards in its price range.
Excellent camera (specially for a beginner that wants to explore more later), with plenty of manual settings.

Weirdly enough, the 590IS now sells for $300 on Amazon (I guess the stock is getting low?) O.o
Paid $100 at Newegg for it last year.

ManUtd · 11-22-2009, 07:50 PM

My wife has been using the Canon 880IS for about 6 months now and for a point and shoot the quality of the pictures are great.

07-22-2009, 04:42 PM	#1
repete66211 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Kansas City area Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:196 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	Digital camera recommendations? I've been putting this off for years. But since I'm going to D.C. in a couple of weeks, so I though I would finally buy a camera. I will be using it for general purpose--vacation, indoor, outdoor--so I don't need anything professional grade. I don't think I need anything more than 10MP. Lastly, I don't want to spend more than $175 or so. Amazon has the Canon Powershot A1000IS for $150 and the Canon PowerShot SD890IS for $170. These both seem to be pretty good cameras. I've played around with the Canon A1100IS in Best Buy and prefer the user interface over a waterproof Olympus model I was looking at before. So, any suggestions?

07-24-2009, 02:51 PM	#6
repete66211 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Kansas City area Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:196 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	In comparing price to features there appears to be a lot of good options. Canon, Sony, Fuji, Kodak, Panasonic, Olympus, Pentax, etc. However, when playing around with them at Best Buy the Canon seemed to be the most user-friendly, intuitively-designed among them. I was serious about the Canon SD1200, but CNET seems to like the Sony DSC-W290. It has 5x optical zoom (vs. 3x) and ranges from 28-140mm (vs. 35-105mm), so I'm leaning in that direction now. On Bing.com it's just under $200 after 3% cash back. I found the Canon on Dell.com for $170. What are some good sites on which to do some price comparisons? Who's cheap and reliable? Last edited by repete66211; 07-24-2009 at 02:56 PM.

11-21-2009, 06:59 PM	#7
john_1958 Power Member Member since:Mar 2005	whatever happened this 3d-camera?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4I6CV265o0&feature=fvw at least the girl in the video is good looking did wind up getting canon 14.7 meg Last edited by john_1958; 11-22-2009 at 05:56 PM.

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07-24-2009, 06:22 AM	#3
azncarbos Expert Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Santa Ana/Newport Beach Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:22 Trading Score:13	Well if you looking a nice point and shoot and around $175 is would Canon SD1200IS but if you are looking to spend a little more, you can find sweet on the Canon SD880IS...... Canon user interface is the most friendly user, I have ever use even on Canon 30D and XT and SD880IS....

07-24-2009, 06:37 AM	#4
Hammie Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Washington, DC Metro Home Theater Gallery:53 Blu-ray collection:545 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:12	Although I am a Nikon man, I think the Canon P&S cameras are better than the Nikon counterparts. My wife has a Nikon L18, which we got for about $90. It does a good job, but I have seen some Canons do a far better job, especially in the range you are looking for. If you want to go balls out, then look at the Canon G10 ($500). Although at that price, many would say jump into the DSLR.

07-24-2009, 08:15 AM	#5
Chevypower Special Member Member since:Feb 2008	I say Panasonic makes the best P&S cameras. And I am a user of Canon and Nikon DSLRs. Sorry, but both are big let downs on their P&S and rely on their name to sell them. They put all their efforts in to DSLRs and lenses. And so they should.

11-21-2009, 07:17 PM	#8
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	Get a Leica..... But if you want something affordable, get a Canon. Spend about $200 and you're good.

11-22-2009, 03:38 AM	#9
groovyone Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2007 Location:PSNetwork: groovyone	Sony, Panasonic or Canon are the three I'd go with, depending on what you are looking for. You may be able to find a Panasonic TZ5 in that price range now, which is a great 10MP 10x zoom P&S.

11-22-2009, 07:39 PM	#10
Elandyll Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Location:MD Blu-ray collection:188 Trading Score:1	I have the 590IS (the older 8MP version of the newer A1100IS - 12MP), and it is no wonder this thing has won so many awards in its price range. Excellent camera (specially for a beginner that wants to explore more later), with plenty of manual settings. Weirdly enough, the 590IS now sells for $300 on Amazon (I guess the stock is getting low?) O.o Paid $100 at Newegg for it last year.

11-22-2009, 07:50 PM	#11
ManUtd Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:In my HT Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:829 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:5	My wife has been using the Canon 880IS for about 6 months now and for a point and shoot the quality of the pictures are great.

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