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OcTavO
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Tue Sep 13, 2005 6:13 am Post subject:
Which camera should I buy? |
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Dear all,
I apologize if this isn't the correct newsgroup for this question. I am
wondering what digital camera you would recommend with the following rough
specs. I am kind of overwhelmed with the choice out there... :)
My Budget:$300
Expected Use: general recreational pics, and the occasional more serious
photograph.
Zoom: a good optical zoom (I like to shoot things candidly from further
away)
Size: small but *not* tiny, something I could squeeze comfortably into a
pocket would be great. Those credit card sized camera are too tiny for my
fingers.
That's it. I don't care much about shooting modes or gimmicks, I just want a
no nonsense $300 camera with a reasonable zoom and maybe a flash. Any
recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! |
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Joe Fisher
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Tue Sep 13, 2005 7:21 am Post subject:
Re: Which camera should I buy? |
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Canon S1 IS
10X Optical Zoom
Image Stabilization
3.2 MP
Lots of other stuff.
You could go here to read a review of the camera. I have the S2 IS, but it's
out of your budget. The S1 is lower priced since the S2 came out.
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2004_reviews/s1is.html
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Joe Fisher
Teacher, K-8
Marion, MT
"OcTavO" <octisback@NOSPAMearthlink.net> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Dear all,
I apologize if this isn't the correct newsgroup for this question. I am
wondering what digital camera you would recommend with the following rough
specs. I am kind of overwhelmed with the choice out there... :)
My Budget:$300
Expected Use: general recreational pics, and the occasional more serious
photograph.
Zoom: a good optical zoom (I like to shoot things candidly from further
away)
Size: small but *not* tiny, something I could squeeze comfortably into a
pocket would be great. Those credit card sized camera are too tiny for my
fingers.
That's it. I don't care much about shooting modes or gimmicks, I just want
a
no nonsense $300 camera with a reasonable zoom and maybe a flash. Any
recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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Joe Blows
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Tue Sep 20, 2005 7:26 am Post subject:
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In that price range, you really can't do better than a Canon Powershot S1
IS. 10x optical zoom. 3.2 mega pixel. Shoots great pics. uses
regular/rechargable AA batteries (4) and is small in size, but still has a
decent grip to it's feel. Those smaller point and shoot 3x optical cameras
aren't any good for anything but closeup pics.
"OcTavO" <octisback@NOSPAMearthlink.net> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Dear all,
I apologize if this isn't the correct newsgroup for this question. I am
wondering what digital camera you would recommend with the following rough
specs. I am kind of overwhelmed with the choice out there... :)
My Budget:$300
Expected Use: general recreational pics, and the occasional more serious
photograph.
Zoom: a good optical zoom (I like to shoot things candidly from further
away)
Size: small but *not* tiny, something I could squeeze comfortably into a
pocket would be great. Those credit card sized camera are too tiny for my
fingers.
That's it. I don't care much about shooting modes or gimmicks, I just want
a
no nonsense $300 camera with a reasonable zoom and maybe a flash. Any
recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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SLLD
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Tue Sep 20, 2005 11:44 pm Post subject:
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Pentax 750Z can be had as low as 315.00 USD
7MP
"Joe Blows" <Sledgehammer13@wbcable.net> wrote in message
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| Quote: | In that price range, you really can't do better than a Canon Powershot S1
IS. 10x optical zoom. 3.2 mega pixel. Shoots great pics. uses
regular/rechargable AA batteries (4) and is small in size, but still has a
decent grip to it's feel. Those smaller point and shoot 3x optical cameras
aren't any good for anything but closeup pics.
"OcTavO" <octisback@NOSPAMearthlink.net> wrote in message
news:8JpVe.11469$FW1.3431@newsread3.news.atl.earthlink.net...
Dear all,
I apologize if this isn't the correct newsgroup for this question. I am
wondering what digital camera you would recommend with the following
rough
specs. I am kind of overwhelmed with the choice out there... :)
My Budget:$300
Expected Use: general recreational pics, and the occasional more serious
photograph.
Zoom: a good optical zoom (I like to shoot things candidly from further
away)
Size: small but *not* tiny, something I could squeeze comfortably into a
pocket would be great. Those credit card sized camera are too tiny for my
fingers.
That's it. I don't care much about shooting modes or gimmicks, I just
want
a
no nonsense $300 camera with a reasonable zoom and maybe a flash. Any
recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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Bojangles
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Fri Sep 30, 2005 5:03 am Post subject:
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I disagree my sony p200 takes a hell of a picture not just a close up as a
matter of fact it is hard to tell the difference between it and my nikon d50
on many shots. Great point and shoot camera the best i have ever used and I
got the black one for $315 including shipping a few months ago with
pricegrabber.
"Joe Blows" <Sledgehammer13@wbcable.net> wrote in message
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| Quote: | In that price range, you really can't do better than a Canon Powershot S1
IS. 10x optical zoom. 3.2 mega pixel. Shoots great pics. uses
regular/rechargable AA batteries (4) and is small in size, but still has a
decent grip to it's feel. Those smaller point and shoot 3x optical cameras
aren't any good for anything but closeup pics.
"OcTavO" <octisback@NOSPAMearthlink.net> wrote in message
news:8JpVe.11469$FW1.3431@newsread3.news.atl.earthlink.net...
Dear all,
I apologize if this isn't the correct newsgroup for this question. I am
wondering what digital camera you would recommend with the following
rough
specs. I am kind of overwhelmed with the choice out there... :)
My Budget:$300
Expected Use: general recreational pics, and the occasional more serious
photograph.
Zoom: a good optical zoom (I like to shoot things candidly from further
away)
Size: small but *not* tiny, something I could squeeze comfortably into a
pocket would be great. Those credit card sized camera are too tiny for
my
fingers.
That's it. I don't care much about shooting modes or gimmicks, I just
want
a
no nonsense $300 camera with a reasonable zoom and maybe a flash. Any
recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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Hermit
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Sun Nov 06, 2005 6:39 pm Post subject:
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"OcTavO" <octisback@NOSPAMearthlink.net> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Dear all,
I apologize if this isn't the correct newsgroup for this question. I am
wondering what digital camera you would recommend with the following rough
specs. I am kind of overwhelmed with the choice out there... :)
My Budget:$300
Expected Use: general recreational pics, and the occasional more serious
photograph.
Zoom: a good optical zoom (I like to shoot things candidly from further
away)
Size: small but *not* tiny, something I could squeeze comfortably into a
pocket would be great. Those credit card sized camera are too tiny for my
fingers.
That's it. I don't care much about shooting modes or gimmicks, I just want
a
no nonsense $300 camera with a reasonable zoom and maybe a flash. Any
recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
You could also try rec.photo.digital |
Questions like this are often posted.
Good luck!
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