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Recommend your camera
Ok, if I do go buy a new one (which is probably what I will end up doing in the end- see post below) what do you recommend? I probably want another small digital camera that is easy to carry. But, I have thought about investing some $ and getting a good SLR, esp since we will have the baby now and I know we will be taking a zillion pictures. Recs of one you love (or hate) would be great! Thanks!
Re: Recommend your camera
I don't know anything about SLR's, but H and I both have little point and shoots. Ours are both a few years old, so they may be different now. I always check the reviews on epinions and on http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs.asp
I have a Canon powershot SD something. (I don't remember which model) I really love it. It's easy to use, takes great pictures and the screen is bright enough that I can see it outside in the sun without a problem.
H has a sony cybershot, and I don't like it as much. It may be because I'm so used to my canon, but it just doesn't seem to make as much sese when I'm trying to change the settings, or delete pictures I don't want.
This is what I have: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00353191000P?vName=Computers+%26+Electronics&cName=Cameras+%26+Camcorders&sName=Digital+Point+%26+Shoot+Cameras .
I've had only had it for two months and am still figuring it all out, but I love it. I love that it has different settings. The touch LCD screen is really cool.
DH got a really good deal on mine that came with a small matching case and the large memory card.
Mine is older, so I don't know about the new ones, but I like the Elph.
I usually check the Amazon and CNet reviews, because they have expert opinions AND real people like me opinions.
I have the same camera and have been very happy with it.
I forgot to mention that my grandfather has one of the other Nikon CoolPix cameras--one that is not the touch screen and has a slightly smaller screen. He really likes his too. DH just got me the slightly more expensive one because of the good deal.
We've had 2 Sony Cybershot T Series cameras and currently have a Canon PowerShot SD780 IS. I'll give you the comparison, according to DH who is the main camera user out of the two of us. FWIW, we would still be using the Sony had we not lost both of them while traveling (oops). We don't seem to have the best luck hanging on to our cameras, which is one reason I talked DH into trying the less expensive Canon.
Sony T Series
GOOD: Slim, Damn good looking, SUPER quick to turn on, Easy to open one-handed (b/c of the slide), Fast between shots (super important when shooting kids or action), High quality (never had a problem), a lot of shot control
BAD: Poor image quality, HORRIBLE low light image quality, weak flash (these are problems that plague almost all ultra compacts though), Expensive, Proprietary memory
Canon SD780 IS
GOOD: Tiny, lightweight, looks great, GREAT image quality for an ultra compact, a LOT cheaper than the T Series, uses ubiquitous SD memory card
BAD: Not great shot control, slow to turn on, REAL slow between shots
That is the point and shoot my neighbor has that I am borrowing from her. I like it too. I think I will end up getting an SLR in the end, and keeping our smaller camera in my purse to have with me all the time.
http://photo.net/equipment/prosumer-digital/lx3-g10-gx200-review
This is a review of 3 prosumer point & shoots, which are a step below a DSLR like a Canon Rebel. You can't change the lenses on them, but they are the top of the line choose for point & shoots and many professional use them as their carry-around cameras when they don't want to bring out the big 'ins.
I personally am a Canon lover, but the Panasonic has gotten rave reviews from my peers and has some good specs.
Ps, email me about the ipod cords!!!
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