Digital Camera Shopping

[m1lesteg]

I'm headed back to school tomorrow morning, and I'm hoping to head over to Circuit City in a few hours to find a digital camera to buy. I'm not looking for anything fancy - just something I can slip in and out of my pocket quickly, namely for purposes of photographing drunken debaucheries and posting them on the web.

I'm looking to spend a maximum of 300 dollars, which I figure will leave my options pretty open, considering I'm not looking for anything major. What would you guys recommend as far as this goes? I know very little about these things.

 

[Snake2715]

http://www.dpreview.com/

that should get you started. you better give us CAgs some free pics.

 

[sblymnlcrymnl]

I've been considering the Canon A95 myself. One of my friends just got one a couple months ago and so far is very satisfied.

 

[Xevious]

[quote name='sblymnlcrymnl']I've been considering the Canon A95 myself. One of my friends just got one a couple months ago and so far is very satisfied.[/QUOTE]

I bought that camera last month. Great ing camera too. Definately recommend it.

 

[hero101]

I recommend canon sd10. It seems pocket size and nice looking.

http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php?masterid=1594421&zip_code=11220

 

[megashock5]

Recently got a Canon A510. Darn good camera for the price.

 

[jaykrue]

I've got a Pentax Optio S. It's so damn small I can fit it in an Altoids case:

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0301/03010801pentaxoptios.asp

Useful as an icebreaker to meet a cute chick.

 

[RedvsBlue]

Canon SD300 normally $350 and I ordered mine from dell.com this week for $225 shipped(but still got charged sales tax). I found the deal on fatwallet and since I was looking for this exact camera and couldn't find it for less than $275, I jumped on this deal.

Pretty much everyone I talked to and every review I read said that Canon (pretty much any model) is basically the best digital camera brand you can buy.

 

[munch]

always go with a canon. quality stuff.

 

[Xevious]

Canons have better picture quality than the Sonys (at least in that price range). my source is cnet.com as well as talking to people who own Sony cameras.

 

[nevposey]

To tell you the truth, I think I would rather get a phone like the LG VX8100 that has a great picture quality, 1.3 megapixels, and not have to carry the camera around with me everywhere. I am not a big picture guy and if there is an event where I need a camera then I buy a disposable, otherwise I just snap a shot with my phone.

 

[jaykrue]

[quote name='nevposey']To tell you the truth, I think I would rather get a phone like the LG VX8100 that has a great picture quality, 1.3 megapixels, and not have to carry the camera around with me everywhere. I am not a big picture guy and if there is an event where I need a camera then I buy a disposable, otherwise I just snap a shot with my phone.[/QUOTE]

Then consider the Pentax Optio S. It's the size of a business card and can fit inside an Altoids case and is 3.2MP. Check the link I posted a while back.

 

[BaZoOKajOe]

Just got a Canon PowerShot S70 the other day...I think it might be a little bit higher than your price range, but it is a damn nice camera.

 

[Ikohn4ever]

[quote name='megashock5']Recently got a Canon A510. Darn good camera for the price.[/QUOTE]


agreed

 

[Professor Oreo]

Canon or Sony is definitely the way to go. Both have several models around your price range that have nearly identical features. You can't go wrong with either brand.

 

[Sleepkyng]

why get the Optio S when you can get the S5i for around 300?

amazing camera

read steve's digicam reviews, one of the most respected reviewers on the web.

 

[mtxbass1]

Not to steal the OP's spotlight, but my friend is offering to sell me a Sony DSC-P52 for $75 including 2 memory sticks (128 and 256) and all kinds of accessories. What do you guys think?

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Sony/sony_dscp52.asp

 

[video_gamer]

[quote name='nevposey']To tell you the truth, I think I would rather get a phone like the LG VX8100 that has a great picture quality, 1.3 megapixels, and not have to carry the camera around with me everywhere. I am not a big picture guy and if there is an event where I need a camera then I buy a disposable, otherwise I just snap a shot with my phone.[/QUOTE]

1.3 great quality? What are you smokin'?

 

[m1lesteg]

I ended up getting the Konica Minolta Dimage X50. Got it for about $295 including tax. Very compact and fast camera, 5 megapixels, and a 2 inch LCD, which is fine by me, and it takes both SD cards and memory sticks.

 

[nevposey]

[quote name='jaykrue']Then consider the Pentax Optio S. It's the size of a business card and can fit inside an Altoids case and is 3.2MP. Check the link I posted a while back.[/QUOTE]


I still like the 8100 because it seems so durable. I think if I go too small then I will lose it.

 

[jaykrue]

[quote name='nevposey']I still like the 8100 because it seems so durable. I think if I go too small then I will lose it.[/QUOTE]

The Optio is quite durable I assure you. You'd have to pretty much throw it down intentionally to break it. There's a handle that you can buy so you don't lose it. I use it mainly to document papers and such as well as take pics of the pretty girls I meet.

[quote name='Sleepkyng']why get the Optio S when you can get the S5i for around 300?
amazing camera
read steve's digicam reviews, one of the most respected reviewers on the web.[/QUOTE]

I'll check it out. I've been out of the digicam cutting edge for quite some time as my S does a pretty good job as it is.