digital cameras for ~$250 ?

[rh71]

Are there any good digicams in the $250 range? We're on a budget so that's about as much as we want to spend. I had previously purchased a $450 Kodak 2.0 megapixel camera 3 summers ago that still works great, and I'm sure cameras like that have gone down in price.

I only know to check out CNET reviews and I see Canon, Minolta, and Olympus cameras in the range. Any of them good? Specific models? Know any good deals (coupons, etc.) going on right now? Much appreciated.

 

[SWirth86]

Canon Powershot A40

Steve's Digicams Good review site.

 

[Anubis]

fuji makes one round that proice thats good. check This Site Out

 

[sohcrates]

i like my fuji finepix 2600Z

some pics i took

 

[rh71]

Oh yes, 1 more requirement... must use Compact Flash (not smart media - have extra CF cards and prefer not to have to buy larger-storage SM cards). Thx.

I'll check out that review site too. I was looking at the Fuji 2600, until I noticed it was Smart Media. Oh well.. keep them coming. Thx.

 

[Anubis]

may i ask why it has to use CF and not SM???

 

[rh71]

Originally posted by: TheEvil1
may i ask why it has to use CF and not SM???

Check my edited post above yours. Sorry not a subscriber and it's extra slow tonight.

 

[RossMAN]

Everyone already knows which digicam I'm going to recommend.

The Canon PowerShot A40 for $249 after $50 off $250 coupon.

If you're still not sure then read these reviews, they speak for themself:

PROFESSIONAL REVIEWS
imaging-resource.com (with sample pictures)
dcresource.com (with sample pictures)
steves-digicams.com (with sample pictures)
dpreview.com (97 owner's ratings almost 5 out of 5 stars in every category)

CONSUMER REVIEWS
ePinions.com (100% recommended by 8 reviewers)
Amazon.com (4.8 out of 5 stars with 39 customer reviews)
CNET.com (8 out of 10 stars with 95% positive reviews)

 

[Kelvrick]

As one of the few here you doesn't like the A40, I recommend the Fuji finepix 2600z or the Nikon Coolpix 2500. I know I'm getting the 2500 once I get my paycheck.

Also, if you're willing to spend a little more, get the Canon S200.

<== coolpix monkey dance

 

[rh71]

Ok, I think I've narrowed it down to the Canon A40 or the Nikon Coolpix 2500 thanks to you guys. I'll let the woman decide from here... but I'll push for the A40.

 

[freebee]

If you want a smaller size you could also get the canon s200 for about the same price or so...i think.

Its basically the same as my s100 which i snagged a year ago is a diabolically clever scheme.

 

[RossMAN]

If camera size is really important to you then get the Canon S200 it's super tiny, excellent build quality but it's freakin' tiny.

Good luck finding it for $250 though, the best you'll do is around $300 shipped.

 

[Kelvrick]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
If camera size is really important to you then get the Canon S200 it's super tiny, excellent build quality but it's freakin' tiny.

Good luck finding it for $250 though, the best you'll do is around $300 shipped.

I've been working on finding deals for the coolpix 2500 and the s200. I can get the coolpix down to under 200. I can barely get the Canon s200 under 300. I really liked the metal frame and the mic for movie modes but then considering I'll be getting a bigger CF card and another battery, I'm going wih the coolpix2500.

Also, my woman chose the Coolpix out of the Coolpix2500, Canon S200, and the Sony DSC P51.

<== stupid accounting and they're delayed writing of my paycheck monkey dance

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: Kelvrick

Originally posted by: RossMAN
If camera size is really important to you then get the Canon S200 it's super tiny, excellent build quality but it's freakin' tiny.

Good luck finding it for $250 though, the best you'll do is around $300 shipped.

I've been working on finding deals for the coolpix 2500 and the s200. I can get the coolpix down to under 200. I can barely get the Canon s200 under 300. I really liked the metal frame and the mic for movie modes but then considering I'll be getting a bigger CF card and another battery, I'm going wih the coolpix2500.

Also, my woman chose the Coolpix out of the Coolpix2500, Canon S200, and the Sony DSC P51.

I paid $289.10 for my Canon S200, I really like the outside metal frame it seems really top notch but the digicam too freakin' small for me. So I'm selling it for $300 shipped.

 

[Kelvrick]

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: Kelvrick

Originally posted by: RossMAN
If camera size is really important to you then get the Canon S200 it's super tiny, excellent build quality but it's freakin' tiny.

Good luck finding it for $250 though, the best you'll do is around $300 shipped.

I've been working on finding deals for the coolpix 2500 and the s200. I can get the coolpix down to under 200. I can barely get the Canon s200 under 300. I really liked the metal frame and the mic for movie modes but then considering I'll be getting a bigger CF card and another battery, I'm going wih the coolpix2500.

Also, my woman chose the Coolpix out of the Coolpix2500, Canon S200, and the Sony DSC P51.

I paid $289.10 for my Canon S200, I really like the outside metal frame it seems really top notch but the digicam too freakin' small for me. So I'm selling it for $300 shipped.

Would that include any accessories, RossMAN? I haven't bought the Coolpix 2500 yet...

<== ferengi wheeling and dealing monkey dance

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: Kelvrick

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: Kelvrick

Originally posted by: RossMAN
If camera size is really important to you then get the Canon S200 it's super tiny, excellent build quality but it's freakin' tiny.

Good luck finding it for $250 though, the best you'll do is around $300 shipped.

I've been working on finding deals for the coolpix 2500 and the s200. I can get the coolpix down to under 200. I can barely get the Canon s200 under 300. I really liked the metal frame and the mic for movie modes but then considering I'll be getting a bigger CF card and another battery, I'm going wih the coolpix2500.

Also, my woman chose the Coolpix out of the Coolpix2500, Canon S200, and the Sony DSC P51.

I paid $289.10 for my Canon S200, I really like the outside metal frame it seems really top notch but the digicam too freakin' small for me. So I'm selling it for $300 shipped.

Would that include any accessories, RossMAN? I haven't bought the Coolpix 2500 yet...

For a little more I'll include a BRAND NEW factory sealed 128MB Lexar CF 12x.

 

[Kelvrick]

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: Kelvrick

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: Kelvrick

Originally posted by: RossMAN
If camera size is really important to you then get the Canon S200 it's super tiny, excellent build quality but it's freakin' tiny.

Good luck finding it for $250 though, the best you'll do is around $300 shipped.

I've been working on finding deals for the coolpix 2500 and the s200. I can get the coolpix down to under 200. I can barely get the Canon s200 under 300. I really liked the metal frame and the mic for movie modes but then considering I'll be getting a bigger CF card and another battery, I'm going wih the coolpix2500.

Also, my woman chose the Coolpix out of the Coolpix2500, Canon S200, and the Sony DSC P51.

I paid $289.10 for my Canon S200, I really like the outside metal frame it seems really top notch but the digicam too freakin' small for me. So I'm selling it for $300 shipped.

Would that include any accessories, RossMAN? I haven't bought the Coolpix 2500 yet...

For a little more I'll include a BRAND NEW factory sealed 128MB Lexar CF 12x.

Hmm... How much more? I can already get a brand new S200 for 289.98 with free shipping and no tax. The card will cost me another 40 bucks through my own sources.

The Coolpix will cost me about 250 for the camera and 128meg cf card...

<== asian marketplace bartering monkey dance

 

[rh71]

You crack me up with your monkey dance...

Can you tell me how you can get the Coolpix 2500 for under $200 ?! She may actually pick it over the A40 because of the way it looks.

 

[Kelvrick]

Originally posted by: rh71
You crack me up with your monkey dance...

Can you tell me how you can get the Coolpix 2500 for under $200 ?! She may actually pick it over the A40 because of the way it looks.

Gimme an AIM at Kelvrick. I'll tell you how. I personally don't like the A40. I don't like the menu system and I don't like the shape and size of it.

<== not revealing super camera deal till he gets it himself monkey dance

EDIT: Given the choice, my GF liked the Nikon the best. She said it looked different. When I started talking about features to ask her which she liked more, she said too much stuff she doesn't wanna know. After I got all hesitant about choosing cams, she said get the damn nikon already!

 

[LaBang]

I got a 4.2 MP Toshiba camera for $300 for Hot Deals a while back. It was a great deal.

 

[rh71]

^ bump for the morning crowd. Thx.