Best Digital Camera for <$250

[overst33r]

I have never owned a digital camera...i need something below $250...I compared some cameras below $250 at dpreview.com and its between Canon PowerShot A510, Canon PowerShot A75, or the Canon PowerShot A520. I just want the best bang for the buck and not too expensive...any personal experiences are welcome.

Thanks

P.S. I checked some previous threads and the A510 is pretty much the best bang for the buck...did I answer my own question?

Edit: just found this Fuji Finepix for $149...is this a decent camera

 

[fs5]

sd400 check hot deals.

 

[spanky]

i like the canon a95 (should be in the $250 range i think) becuz of the swivel lcd screen.

the sd200/400 is a good, compact camera as well, however, i prefer cameras that take AA batteries.

 

[overst33r]

Originally posted by: fs5
sd400 check hot deals.

Apparently it was a price mistake.

 

[overst33r]

Originally posted by: spanky
i like the canon a95 (should be in the $250 range i think) becuz of the swivel lcd screen.

the sd200/400 is a good, compact camera as well, however, i prefer cameras that take AA batteries.

$329 is the cheapest

 

[overst33r]

anybody else?

 

[spanky]

Originally posted by: mariok2006

Originally posted by: spanky
i like the canon a95 (should be in the $250 range i think) becuz of the swivel lcd screen.

the sd200/400 is a good, compact camera as well, however, i prefer cameras that take AA batteries.

$329 is the cheapest

thats odd. the price for this camera seemingly went up. maybe u can score a deal on ebay, or take a chance with one of the cheaper vendors on froogle.

 

[Baked]

Originally posted by: mariok2006
anybody else?

The answer is any Canon digicam in your price range. Do some research yourself and check out all the digicam review sites. dpreview.com and steves-digicams.com

 

[overst33r]

Originally posted by: Baked

Originally posted by: mariok2006
anybody else?

The answer is any Canon digicam in your price range. Do some research yourself and check out all the digicam review sites. dpreview.com and steves-digicams.com

Is the A520 worth the extra $30 over the A510?

 

[Cal166]

Canon SD200, just got it recently. The pictures quality are amazing!

 

[xgsound]

Generally canons have a good reputation. I suggest one that takes AA batteries so you can use rechargable NiMh batteries. They last 3 times as long per charge while in use as Alkaline. If you store them for over 1 month, recharge (current units take 15 minutes) before use. My set of 4 NiMh batteries with charger was $34 two years ago.


Jim

 

[habib89]

sd200 cause i just got one for my birthday

 

[jpeyton]

Fuji F10 or Canon SD400.

 

[JoPh]

a75