DECENT DIGITAL CAMERA

memaul

howdy folks,

i'm looking for a bit of help. i plan on getting herself a new digital camera for christmas. i'm wondering if anyone on here could advise a decent camera thats not going to cost an arm and a leg. it'll be a digital camera that she can just throw in her handbag

thanks

Effects

http://www.berminghamcameras.ie/store/index.php?target=products&product_id=4891

Carrigman

You can't go wrong with a Canon IXUS:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-IXUS-105-Digital-Camera/dp/B00375N4KS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1321292702&sr=8-3

memaul

not sure if your having a laugh or not effects but cheers anyway.

i'd be hoping to get my camera for a tenth of the price of that one

Effects

That one costs an arm OR a leg but not both

memaul

thats more like it carrigman, thanks.

how would that camera compare to this one i see in currys http://www.currys.ie/Product/CANON-PowerShot-A3350-IS-Compact-Digital-Camera-Black/305505/174

the_tractor

At that sort of budget it's probably safe to go with Canon - ignore the pixel count - anything over 10/12 MegaPixels is a waste TBH.

Moving up the price range, the Canon S95 is just over €400 now - it's a good one.

Carrigman

memaul wrote: »

thats more like it carrigman, thanks.

how would that camera compare to this one i see in currys http://www.currys.ie/Product/CANON-PowerShot-A3350-IS-Compact-Digital-Camera-Black/305505/174

That's a very good price for a decent camera. You won't go wrong in buying her that one. Any Canon/Nikon/Fuji/Sony/Panasonic camera will be good - they don't make bad cameras. They'll produce good photos and they are simple to use.

Carrigman

the_tractor wrote: »

At that sort of budget it's probably safe to go with Canon - ignore the pixel count - anything over 10/12 MegaPixels is a waste TBH.

Moving up the price range, the Canon S95 is just over €400 now - it's a good one.

You can now get the S95 for less than €300 from Amazon. There has been a significant price drop as the camera is being phased out shortly (replaced by the S100) so it's a bargain for anyone looking for a high end compact. It's not the kind of camera the OP is after though.

thefly

memaul wrote: »

not sure if your having a laugh or not effects but cheers anyway.

i'd be hoping to get my camera for a tenth of the price of that one

Of course he's having a laugh. It's a Fuji camera after all

clint_eastman

thefly wrote: »

Of course he's having a laugh. It's a Fuji camera after all

Howdy, I'm in the same boat , but as I haven't a clue, is there anyone here in the know who could advise on the following camera and let me know if its any good. http://topdeals.ie/team.php?id=69&referer=http://www.mydealpage.ie/

Kenny Logins

clint_eastman wrote: »

Howdy, I'm in the same boat , but as I haven't a clue, is there anyone here in the know who could advise on the following camera and let me know if its any good. http://topdeals.ie/team.php?id=69&referer=http://www.mydealpage.ie/

Don't buy just because you believe it's a bargain deal, they can be bought for €53 (delivered) on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fujifilm-FinePix-L55-Digital-Camera/dp/B005NZJPB2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1323768998&sr=8-2

clint_eastman

thanks for that anyone know if its any good for run of the mill photos/family/holiday snaps etc etc...

pixbyjohn

clint_eastman wrote: »

thanks for that anyone know if its any good for run of the mill photos/family/holiday snaps etc etc...

It will be perfect for all of the above photos

Fatbiker

I am also looking for a digital camera. We have had a number of cheapish compacts, but I started with a Finepix 6MP which was ok but not handy. We moved on to a Canon compact which takes good pics but the screen packed in and it was slow. Replaced that with a Fuji JZ500 which my missus thinks is crap, especially in indoor or poor light. So, heading on a scenic holiday next year, and I want a camera that will do justice to scenic sights such as Ephesus in Turkey, Greek islands etc. Was looking at Nikon Coolpix L120 on Argos at €145, but out of stock. Then started looking at other bridge cameras in the €200-300 range. I really want wide angle with plenty of zoom, enough MPs to make enlargements to A4 feasible in a few cases. TBH, I have no interest in the finer points of photography, video and all that so I am looking for the best camera that will do the above without wasting a fortune on a camera I will underuse. Any help appreciated. should I consider charging up the Fuji as it's in perfect working order?

I am now looking at at Panasonic Lumix TZ6 on Amazon at £99. What do you think?

Super5onic

Pixels are meaningless at this stage. ALL new cameras have min 12 million pixels which is enough to print any poister size. L120 is an awful camera. I am afraid any entry level compact is going to struggle in poor light. If you are willing to spend a bit more try the Fuji F500 - Exceptional quality, zoom, lens and wide angle for around €200-€250. I found this site earlier which has it at €205 which is €40 cheaper than Argos AND they are Irish. The Canon SX150 also class camera but dont think they have it. Also a review link below - Good luck with the hunt

https://www.carapharmacy.com/cat/photographic/page-2

http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-SX150-IS-vs-Fujifilm-F500-EXR

Fatbiker

Thanks for the advice. I am reluctant to buy another Fuji although I see the reviews are great. My cousin is travelling at the moment with the Canon SX 230HS and he raves about it. £182 on amazon!

What would you think of me booting up the Finepix 6MP or buying the Panasonic Lumix TZ6 on Amazon at £99.

I realise that I should have read the sticky at the top of the forum before posting my inane questions.:o So thanks for taking the time to help.:D

CabanSail

Missed this thread. Too big to merge now, but should have been moved here a while ago.

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