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gwilbrin · Apr 1, 2006, 1:40 PM

I need a new camera and i've read a lot of good reviews about this one. I like the size of it, so it will fix in my purse.

Is there another camera that would do a better job, that is canon, for less than $500?

mtclimber · Apr 1, 2006, 1:45 PM

It all depends how big (size-wise) your purse really is. You could save money by opting for the highly reviewed, Canon A-610 or if you still want to keep the form factor quite small, take a look at the wel reviewed, Casio Z-120, which is selling for around $230-$240.

MT

gwilbrin · Apr 1, 2006, 3:01 PM

Thanks for your suggestion. I think the size of A610 is fine. Wouldn't you recommend A620 over it?

mtclimber · Apr 1, 2006, 3:51 PM

Yes, I personally would recommend the A-620 over the A-610. It has a different imager and produces great images with 4X of optical zoom. However, I was left with subliminal impression that budget was an issue. That is why I recommended the A-610 and the Casio Z-120.

MT

gwilbrin · Apr 1, 2006, 4:04 PM

Thank you for your prompt response. It was an issue at first i suppose, but why not invest a little more money for something better?

I think i'll go and take a feel for the A-20 if that's what you recommend. I'd rather stay with a canon this time around and this one seems like it is a good choice. Unless you have another

mtclimber · Apr 1, 2006, 5:18 PM

No, you will be very happy indeed with the highly reviewed Canon A-620. It is a good investment and actually quite good as a traveler's camera as well.

MT

gwilbrin · Apr 1, 2006, 6:03 PM

Thank you so much for your help!!!

mtclimber · Apr 1, 2006, 7:00 PM

I am glad that we could be of help.

MT

gwilbrin · Apr 6, 2006, 7:05 PM

I'm sorry if i sound annoying.

I picked up this camera and really liked it. For this price range though, is there something a little better? I saw the Powershot S80, which was a little more in megapixels, so would this be a better choice? I take a lot of photos and carry my camera with me all the time, i'm looking for something around 500 max. I would like something where i can have the options, like b/w and god focus when i take photos from about 4cm from the object. Sorry if i sound silly

mtclimber · Apr 6, 2006, 7:13 PM

The Canon S-80 has had good reviews and a great user response, providing you do not need RAW image format, which was eliminated with the introduction of the S-80. I will also give you a wide angle which is nice for landscapes.

MT

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Apr 1, 2006, 1:40 PM	#1
gwilbrin Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6	I need a new camera and i've read a lot of good reviews about this one. I like the size of it, so it will fix in my purse. Is there another camera that would do a better job, that is canon, for less than $500?

Apr 1, 2006, 1:45 PM	#2
mtclimber Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 18,143	It all depends how big (size-wise) your purse really is. You could save money by opting for the highly reviewed, Canon A-610 or if you still want to keep the form factor quite small, take a look at the wel reviewed, Casio Z-120, which is selling for around $230-$240. MT

Apr 1, 2006, 3:01 PM	#3
gwilbrin Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6	Thanks for your suggestion. I think the size of A610 is fine. Wouldn't you recommend A620 over it?

Apr 1, 2006, 3:51 PM	#4
mtclimber Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 18,143	Yes, I personally would recommend the A-620 over the A-610. It has a different imager and produces great images with 4X of optical zoom. However, I was left with subliminal impression that budget was an issue. That is why I recommended the A-610 and the Casio Z-120. MT

Apr 1, 2006, 4:04 PM	#5
gwilbrin Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6	Thank you for your prompt response. It was an issue at first i suppose, but why not invest a little more money for something better? I think i'll go and take a feel for the A-20 if that's what you recommend. I'd rather stay with a canon this time around and this one seems like it is a good choice. Unless you have another

Apr 1, 2006, 5:18 PM	#6
mtclimber Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 18,143	No, you will be very happy indeed with the highly reviewed Canon A-620. It is a good investment and actually quite good as a traveler's camera as well. MT

Apr 1, 2006, 6:03 PM	#7
gwilbrin Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6	Thank you so much for your help!!!

Apr 1, 2006, 7:00 PM	#8
mtclimber Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 18,143	I am glad that we could be of help. MT

Apr 6, 2006, 7:05 PM	#9
gwilbrin Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6	I'm sorry if i sound annoying. I picked up this camera and really liked it. For this price range though, is there something a little better? I saw the Powershot S80, which was a little more in megapixels, so would this be a better choice? I take a lot of photos and carry my camera with me all the time, i'm looking for something around 500 max. I would like something where i can have the options, like b/w and god focus when i take photos from about 4cm from the object. Sorry if i sound silly

Apr 6, 2006, 7:13 PM	#10
mtclimber Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 18,143	The Canon S-80 has had good reviews and a great user response, providing you do not need RAW image format, which was eliminated with the introduction of the S-80. I will also give you a wide angle which is nice for landscapes. MT