Which Digital Camera Would You Recommend?

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1. I think you can get the Canon Powershot SD900 for under £250.
   After answering questions here for about 8 months, I finally decided to get a Canon Powershot SD900. I was going to go for the SD700-IS, but they were out of stock everywhere and it gave me time to re-think my purchase. This is going to be a pocket camera to use when I don’t want to carry one of my SLR’s with me, but I still want really great image quality from the camera. Anyhow, after months and months of reading reviews, the SD900 was my top choice. I found a review in Popular Photography the day after I ordered my Canon that suggests that maybe the Pentax Optio A20 would have been a better choice, but, I don’t believe it. The Pentax does have shake reduction, but I doubt this will be necessary in a camera that only zooms to an equivalent of 114 mm and I just can not believe that 10 MP on a smaller 1/2.5″ sensor (Pentax) will be better than 10 MP on a 1/1.8″ sensor (Canon) that is nearly twice as large.
   Anyhow, go here to see the comparison article on 5 compact camera and see what you think. If you really don’t want to read reviews, I am still happy that I am got the Canon SD900 and this would be my recommendation for anyone at this point, since it is what I chose for myself. I ordered from B&H Photo where the price is $345 (today) for the SD900. They have been playing with the price point for this camera since Christmas and that’s why I say “today.” Every time I check back, it’s got a different price.
   After about one month of using the SD900, I am so happy with it that I bought one to give to my niece as an engagement present. I am that confident in the camera.
   I also bought a 5-year Mack warranty for $50. If you are even a little paranoid or clutzy, I feel that it is money well-spent. These are somewhat delicate compared to SLR’s.http://www.popphoto.com/cameras/3471/hig… Click on the name of each camera to read a detailed review.
   Here is a comparison page with all five cameras. Click on “In-depth review” and “Read Owner Opinions” for each camera. Be sure to note that the reviews are many pages long so you don’t stop after page one. Check the sample images, also. You can enlarge these to full size images if you click on the link below the picture. You will have to then put your cursor in the white space to the right of the picture and click once. After that, you can pass your cursor over the image and it will turn into a magnifier. Click it as a magnifier once and the image will go to full size and you can really examine the detail or look for artifacts like fringing or noise.http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_…http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_revi…
   Here is one photo I put on-line that I took with the SD900. Click on “All Sizes” and view this as large as possible and check out the birds. This was taken right after sunset and there were no enhancements in afterprocessing. http://www.flickr.com/photos/7189769@N04…

   Comment by Sam — November 24, 2009 @ 4:42 pm

2. I would recommend a Casio EXILIM EX-Z1000 compact digital camera. It has 10.1 megapixels and is very “user friendly”. Oh, and it is stylish too!

   Comment by Sam — November 24, 2009 @ 4:42 pm

3. the one with the most mega pixsals

   Comment by Lunar_Ch — November 24, 2009 @ 4:42 pm

4. Canon SD630
   Sony T-50 (new version is DSC-T100)
   those are based on my experience with the cameras.

   Comment by jamielee — November 24, 2009 @ 4:42 pm

5. I’ve been in photography for over 20 years…the Canon is probably the best.
   With 250 pounds, you can get a very good one.
   Go to overstock.com or just http://www.canon.com
   I mention overstock.com because it’s just ONE OF MANY where you get a brand new camera at a very cheap price. If you return it you’ll pay about 25 pounds extra.
   Look around on the internet…you’ll save.
   But go for a Canon.

   Comment by TJM — November 24, 2009 @ 4:42 pm

6. A very good way to do research on this is to check the various reviews on digital cameras at “epinions.com”. If you click on the below link you can get started on this. Good luck.

   Comment by cellular window shades — November 24, 2009 @ 4:42 pm

7. I think it depends on what you want to do with it and what level of quality you require. If you are just going to be printing of 4×6 then you don’t need the most megapixels available. If you are planning on blowing up the pictures that is where megapixels get important.
   Then you will want to look at the features of the camera. Do you want something with Image Stabilizing? Do you want a camera with a high optical zoom (since everyone knows digital zoom sucks)? Do you have a preference on what type of media the camera uses? Do you want a camera with a rechargeable battery pack?
   So I would suggest answering these questions first and then doing research. Once you have a set criteria you’ll be able to figure out what type of camera you need and which ones you can afford.

   Comment by football gifts — November 24, 2009 @ 4:42 pm

8. a canon

   Comment by forestpi — November 24, 2009 @ 4:42 pm

9. sony dsc t100

   Comment by christy — November 24, 2009 @ 4:42 pm

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