Best Digital Camera <$500?

[ThaPerculator]

I have to buy a sub-$500 digital camera for my work, and was curious what you guys in ATOT think is the best all-around for the money. I don't need super features, but would rather have good quality/durability. Lemme know what you think.

 

[Czesia]

I have the Kodak Easyshare DX3900, and am extremely happy with it. It's an older version, but is 3.1 megapixels and has 2 times optical zoom. The newer version (can't recall the model number) can take about 30-60 seconds of video, has some built in memory, and is even better. My sister bought it and I believe that it was <$500. It's worth looking into and is more than suitable for personal home use.

 

[kitkit201]

try canon g3's, or g2s. g2 is my fav right now

 

[Budmantom]

I would (did) go with the Minolta Z-1 or Fuji S5000. Both have >3mp and 10x optical zoom, they are about $300 pick up an extra 256/512mb memory card and 8-12AA nimh batteries/charger and you will be at about $400-500.

 

[ThaPerculator]

Seeing as it will be for work, I just need the one memory card, and nothing else. It will be mostly for taking pictures for hi-res catalogs, etc. so the best quality for the money is key.

 

[Koing]

Sony F717. I'm sure work can supply the Memory Stick for you

Battery life is AMAZING.

5MP 5x optical zoom ont he Carl Zesis lense = fantastic. Anymore and you will need very steady hands or a tripod.

Koing

 

[BigSmooth]

I would certainly give the Olympus C-5060 Wide Zoom a look. The Sony DSC-F717 is another option.

 

[shenaniganz]

Originally posted by: Budmantom
I would (did) go with the Minolta Z-1 or Fuji S5000. Both have >3mp and 10x optical zoom, they are about $300 pick up an extra 256/512mb memory card and 8-12AA nimh batteries/charger and you will be at about $400-500.

Similar to these two are the Olympus C740 and C750. 10x zoom =

 

[skim milk]

Originally posted by: kitkit201
try canon g3's, or g2s. g2 is my fav right now

i posted a similar thread.. and the canon g2 looks pretty nice.

anyone know if the battery life is good? battery life is one of the most important thing to me because on my last digicam... the battery life sucked!! almost unusable.

 

[Maximus96]

Originally posted by: Koing
Sony F717. I'm sure work can supply the Memory Stick for you

Battery life is AMAZING.

5MP 5x optical zoom ont he Carl Zesis lense = fantastic. Anymore and you will need very steady hands or a tripod.

Koing

i got my F717 for $479 plus tax and am loving it. only thing is the memory sticks are expensive...

 

[phantom309]

Originally posted by: fritolays

Originally posted by: kitkit201
try canon g3's, or g2s. g2 is my fav right now

i posted a similar thread.. and the canon g2 looks pretty nice.

anyone know if the battery life is good? battery life is one of the most important thing to me because on my last digicam... the battery life sucked!! almost unusable.

Battery life in the Canon G series is extremely good - when I had mine I used to forget it even HAD a battery. Really an excellent camera for the money.