Digital Cameras

Melcheor · 12-18-2005, 04:09 PM

I'm asking for money for christmas this year, in order to buy a digital camera. I'm looking for opinions...

I want one with about 5 mega pixels, much more is a waste in my mind, decent zoom and reasonably (though not ultra) compact. I also want decent manual controls and a macro mode. My problem is that the things I want most in the camera, aren't mentioned by manufacturers: things like lens quality, how well it copes with interference in night-time shots and how close up the macro mode will allow. Please advise.

Aelia Jusa · 12-18-2005, 10:13 PM

My new sony slimline cybershot T5 is waiting under the christmas tree. It's 5.1 mega pixels, is less than 1cm deep, and apparently (according to a consumer magazine) has an excellent lens. It doesn't have a viewfinder but the screen is something like 6cm square. It also apparently has different modes for different lighting situations. I'll let you know what it's like!

I have read that although the megapixel-ness and such are fairly standard, it's a good idea to buy an established camera brand (e.g., kodak, fuji, etc.) because of the lens - often brands that aren't specifically camera makers have poor lens quality.

wellard · 12-19-2005, 08:27 AM

One tip ... Make sure it takes a recharge battery, otherwise they chew up batteries for fun and you end up throwing money away.

Zink Whistlefly · 12-19-2005, 09:10 AM

What's your budget? I'm also looking at getting one (just after christmas) and have this model in mind for a little over £200.

Aelia Jusa · 12-19-2005, 04:14 PM

Also factor into the price a memory card because although cameras will be advertised with batteries that will let you take 400 pictures or something, the vast majority come with memory cards that store about 3 pictures on them.

Zebodog · 12-19-2005, 06:40 PM

Get the highest optical zoom that you can. Many cameras will advertise a high zoom ratio, but in many cases it's mostly digital which will significantly degrade picture quality.

Mack_Attack · 12-19-2005, 09:01 PM

Just bought a Cannon A520. I think it is 4 mega pixel. And some 4x zoom thing. I am not to sure on the specs. The wife tells me it works great.

Aelia good point about the memory card. I also bought a 512mb card. So I know can take over a 100 pics correction the wife.

12-18-2005, 10:13 PM	#2
Aelia Jusa Iron Throne Cult Join Date: August 23, 2001 Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: 44 Posts: 4,867	My new sony slimline cybershot T5 is waiting under the christmas tree. It's 5.1 mega pixels, is less than 1cm deep, and apparently (according to a consumer magazine) has an excellent lens. It doesn't have a viewfinder but the screen is something like 6cm square. It also apparently has different modes for different lighting situations. I'll let you know what it's like! I have read that although the megapixel-ness and such are fairly standard, it's a good idea to buy an established camera brand (e.g., kodak, fuji, etc.) because of the lens - often brands that aren't specifically camera makers have poor lens quality. __________________

12-19-2005, 04:14 PM	#5
Aelia Jusa Iron Throne Cult Join Date: August 23, 2001 Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: 44 Posts: 4,867	Also factor into the price a memory card because although cameras will be advertised with batteries that will let you take 400 pictures or something, the vast majority come with memory cards that store about 3 pictures on them. __________________

12-19-2005, 06:40 PM	#6
Zebodog Avatar Join Date: May 14, 2005 Location: Edmonton Age: 75 Posts: 578	Get the highest optical zoom that you can. Many cameras will advertise a high zoom ratio, but in many cases it's mostly digital which will significantly degrade picture quality. __________________ Disclaimer: If this thread, or a link within this thread leads you to follow advice that crashes/explodes/burns down or any way damages your system or causes personal stress or hardship, I am in no way responsible for any problems.

12-19-2005, 09:01 PM	#7
Mack_Attack Osiris - Egyptian God of the Underworld Join Date: May 22, 2001 Location: Sherwoodpark,Alberta,Canada Age: 52 Posts: 2,929	Just bought a Cannon A520. I think it is 4 mega pixel. And some 4x zoom thing. I am not to sure on the specs. The wife tells me it works great. Aelia good point about the memory card. I also bought a 512mb card. So I know can take over a 100 pics correction the wife. __________________

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12-18-2005, 04:09 PM	#1
Melcheor Manshoon Join Date: August 17, 2005 Location: North Yorkshire, Merry old England Age: 38 Posts: 227	I'm asking for money for christmas this year, in order to buy a digital camera. I'm looking for opinions... I want one with about 5 mega pixels, much more is a waste in my mind, decent zoom and reasonably (though not ultra) compact. I also want decent manual controls and a macro mode. My problem is that the things I want most in the camera, aren't mentioned by manufacturers: things like lens quality, how well it copes with interference in night-time shots and how close up the macro mode will allow. Please advise.

12-19-2005, 08:27 AM	#3
wellard Dracolisk Join Date: November 1, 2002 Location: Australia ..... G\'day! Posts: 6,123	One tip ... Make sure it takes a recharge battery, otherwise they chew up batteries for fun and you end up throwing money away.

12-19-2005, 09:10 AM	#4
Zink Whistlefly Avatar Join Date: March 20, 2005 Location: North Yorkshire, England Age: 45 Posts: 520	What's your budget? I'm also looking at getting one (just after christmas) and have this model in mind for a little over £200.

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