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Join Date: Jan 2004
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Hi there everyone. I am new to the board and also to Digital Photography. I am interested in a good (or very good) camera with a price bracket of between $100 (ha!) and $400 (maybe I can comb the Internet for deals to bring it down, down, DOWN).
I have been looking at several models that grab my interest and reading review upon review from this site and others. I was pretty much oblivious to the specs of Digital Cameras but I have learnt quite a bit and can safely say what I want my Digital Camera to have. I have narrowed down my choices to four Digital Cameras. I am not sure if I have overlooked any other...but these four follow the basic trend of my interest. They are the Minolta Dimage Xt (my first favourite), Casio* EX-Z3, Pentax Optio S & S4). Can some experienced persons with know how guide me as to which of these cameras are best feature wise and price wise and why? I need your help desperately in making my final decision. As a guide...below are some thing I want my Digital Camera to have: + 3.2 Megapixel, 4 the most (I am not high on funds) + Video mode WITH sound (a 640x*** resolution is nice, but not totally necessary) (Would be nice if there wasn't a limit like 30 secs on the Pentax and maybe the Casio? not too sure) +Sound recorder (standalone and for pictures) +Optial Zoom (I am aware the Minolta does not have this, but it's Digital zoom makes up, so I can accept) +Good LCD (love the Casio's 2.0" screen) +Compact to Ultracompact design +Sturdy finish (love them all, but love the Minolta's Marine add on) +Flash +Crisp picture quality +Nice added features (Casio's HTML browser is nice and the Pentax's World Time and Panoramic Editor) +Fast response time (startup and during operation) +TV OUT (The Fujifilm F410 lacks this...so I dropped it) (Does the Casio have this?) +Great battery life Anything else? Please guys...I need your help! |
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Join Date: Nov 2003
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Please tell me you didn't just say digital zoom makes up for a lack of optical. Optical zoom is way, way better than digital. I don't use digital zoom at all and neither should you.
As for your specs, there's a 5 megapixel Gateway, but if you go with a company that makes good cameras, your taste is a little rich for your wallet. |
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