Best Digital Camera in $200-250 price range

[Injury]

So my mom is an early shopper and knew I had been wanting a new digital camera for Christmas.

She told me to find one I wanted for about $200-250 price range... could probably go a tad bit higher if it is justified.

Figured since most of you guys take some sweet pictures I'd ask here and get some valued opinions as opposed to trusting half-assed reviews from people that probably don't know what they are talking about on various websites.


The only real wants I'm looking for are:

-Adjustable resolution
-No dumb "base stations"; A media card or hooking directly to USB works best
-Any media card is fine
-I have both USB2.0 and firewire, so that is not a concern
-Brand does not matter, quality does
-Multi-year warranty is :thumbsup:, but some warranty is all that is required. It would suck to need a new camera for Christmas next year

Thanks bunches.

 

[randomlinh]

why is the base station "dumb?" too many things on your desk already?

www.dpreview.com
www.steves-digicam.com

two reputable sites. And for that price range, canon A series.. whichever happens to fall in that price range depending on what deals ross throws out Don't forget memory and batteries, maybe a case, into the cost.

and search, many a threads on this

 

[Injury]

Originally posted by: lnguyen
why is the base station "dumb?" too many things on your desk already?

unfortunately, yes. That, and coupled with the fact that I'd like to be able to upload from pretty much everywhere. Simply taking a small USB cable with me would be loads better than dragging a bulky base station around everywhere.

Thanks for the links, sorry for not searching.

 

[ActuaryTm]

Add Imaging-Resource to the list.

One of the PowerShot models should fit nicely into the above price range.

 

[RossMAN]

Any of these

You should be able to find a decent 3MP for $250.

 

[randomlinh]

Originally posted by: Injury
That, and coupled with the fact that I'd like to be able to upload from pretty much everywhere. Simply taking a small USB cable with me would be loads better than dragging a bulky base station around everywhere.

ah yes, that is true, some cameras are base station ONLY... that, yes is a little small minded.

 

[tommigsr]

canon sd110 at amazon.com for 199 + free shipping, can't beat it 3.2 mp camera and fits in your pocket

 

[ultimatebob]

Nowadays, you can get a good 4 MP camera for around $250. I'd recommend the Canon PowerShot A85, which can be found for $217 plus shipping at BuyDig.com.

 

[andylawcc]

Originally posted by: tommigsr
canon sd110 at amazon.com for 199 + free shipping, can't beat it 3.2 mp camera and fits in your pocket

yup, that's the one I got and the one to recommend.

 

[SSP]

Originally posted by: ultimatebob
Nowadays, you can get a good 4 MP camera for around $250. I'd recommend the Canon PowerShot A85, which can be found for $217 plus shipping at BuyDig.com.

:thumbsup:

 

[psiu]

Wow......at least I didn't have to post my holy trifecta of digital camera sites for this one....other people beat me to it. Sweet.

I usually just respond with steve's, dp review, and imaging resource.

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: andylawcc

Originally posted by: tommigsr
canon sd110 at amazon.com for 199 + free shipping, can't beat it 3.2 mp camera and fits in your pocket

yup, that's the one I got and the one to recommend.

Another vote for the Canon PowerShot SD110 for $199 with free shipping.

Pay for it with a premium credit card (Visa, MC or Amex) and receive an extra 1 year extended warranty for FREE!

 

[andylawcc]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Another vote for the Canon PowerShot SD110 for $199 with free shipping.

Pay for it with a premium credit card (Visa, MC or Amex) and receive an extra 1 year extended warranty for FREE!

woot? i didn't know that... oh well, Canon will never break!!!

 

[SSP]

Originally posted by: andylawcc

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Another vote for the Canon PowerShot SD110 for $199 with free shipping.

Pay for it with a premium credit card (Visa, MC or Amex) and receive an extra 1 year extended warranty for FREE!

woot? i didn't know that... oh well, Canon will never break!!!

Though they are a very good digicam maker, they've had their problems. Case in point, the E18 error on A60 & 70. The newer models dont have that, so Its all good.

 

[andylawcc]

Originally posted by: SSP

Originally posted by: andylawcc

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Another vote for the Canon PowerShot SD110 for $199 with free shipping.
Pay for it with a premium credit card (Visa, MC or Amex) and receive an extra 1 year extended warranty for FREE!

woot? i didn't know that... oh well, Canon will never break!!!

Though they are a very good digicam maker, they've had their problems. Case in point, the E18 error on A60 & 70. The newer models dont have that, so Its all good.

hey, I was trying to register the product, and they want my Serial number, is it the "upper" number located on the bar code / UPC?

 

[BS911]

I've been extremely happy with this camera. 5MP Kodak CX7530.

http://www.newegg.com/app/view...=30-170-022&depa=0


-BS911

 

[SSP]

Originally posted by: andylawcc

Originally posted by: SSP

Originally posted by: andylawcc

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Another vote for the Canon PowerShot SD110 for $199 with free shipping.
Pay for it with a premium credit card (Visa, MC or Amex) and receive an extra 1 year extended warranty for FREE!

woot? i didn't know that... oh well, Canon will never break!!!

Though they are a very good digicam maker, they've had their problems. Case in point, the E18 error on A60 & 70. The newer models dont have that, so Its all good.

hey, I was trying to register the product, and they want my Serial number, is it the "upper" number located on the bar code / UPC?

Sorry I never registered. Is that mandatory to get the warrantee? Cause I never register any products.

 

[andylawcc]

Originally posted by: SSP
Sorry I never registered. Is that mandatory to get the warrantee? Cause I never register any products.

I know, same here, I never register anything, but somehow this thing seems so precious to me that I just want to actually go ahead and register it....

 

[rh71]

we found that the Canon A40 was bad at indoor/low-light pictures so we have reservations about another powershot model.

We don't mind another 2-3MP camera so long as the pics are clearer/brighter. Tell me it's just that camera w/ the problem...