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Digital Cameras

IHateMyJob2004

IHateMyJob2004

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So, what is the best bang for buck megapixel rating? Time for a new digital camera. $200 budget. Hoping to find something in hot deals though so I hope to find something NICE!
 
Originally posted by: pyonir
How big of prints do you want to make? any requirements? Optical Zoom minimums? Size?
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The thing I want is optical zoom. The more zoom it has the better. Ideally 10x zoom.

I'd like to be able to do 8x10 prints, but that might be puishing it for price. 4x6 would be nice though.

The only true requirment. I want something easy to use. Something with a docking station maybe.
 
Kodak CX6445 4 Megapixel 4X optical zoom $149.99 (6905977)

Noticed that in the hot deals forum. Not sure if 4 MPixel is enough though.
 
Docking station? Kodak or HP are the only ones....i think?

I know nothing of those cameras...I'd push Sony, Canon or Nikon...maybe olympus or fuji as well. Olympus is going to give you the most optical zoom...but i could be wrong.

8x10's a 4 megapixel would be sufficient...3.2 would even work..
 
Originally posted by: IHateMyJob2004
Kodak CX6445 4 Megapixel 4X optical zoom $149.99 (6905977)

Noticed that in the hot deals forum. Not sure if 4 MPixel is enough though.
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4 should be fine. I don't like Kodak digital cameras but supposedly they are getting to be a better quality digital.
 
Originally posted by: IHateMyJob2004
Originally posted by: pyonir
How big of prints do you want to make? any requirements? Optical Zoom minimums? Size?
Click to expand...

The thing I want is optical zoom. The more zoom it has the better. Ideally 10x zoom.

I'd like to be able to do 8x10 prints, but that might be puishing it for price. 4x6 would be nice though.

The only true requirment. I want something easy to use. Something with a docking station maybe.
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LMAO. 10x optical zoom? And you want it Black Friday cheap? And with a docking station?
 
Originally posted by: pyonir
Originally posted by: IHateMyJob2004
Kodak CX6445 4 Megapixel 4X optical zoom $149.99 (6905977)

Noticed that in the hot deals forum. Not sure if 4 MPixel is enough though.
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4 should be fine. I don't like Kodak digital cameras but supposedly they are getting to be a better quality digital.
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Agreed - regarding the likeness of Kodak. I can't deal with their bad picture quality and tend to lean towards Canon cameras whenever possible.

 
My selling point is low light noise. The Canon s400 i bought seemed to have a lot of reviews saying that low light noise is basically non existent. And i've used it in low light and i don't see much noise at all.
 
Originally posted by: pyonir
My selling point is low light noise. The Canon s400 i bought seemed to have a lot of reviews saying that low light noise is basically non existent. And i've used it in low light and i don't see much noise at all.
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How much for a low cost 4 MPixel version? I guess 3x optical zoom shold be the requirment based upon previous laughter.
 
Originally posted by: pyonir
My selling point is low light noise. The Canon s400 i bought seemed to have a lot of reviews saying that low light noise is basically non existent. And i've used it in low light and i don't see much noise at all.
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That's an excellent selling point. Most digicams I've used take CRAP pictures when you're inside and don't use the flash. I wish I could just rent one and take it on a trip to the zoo so I could be sure the picture quality would meet or exceed my expectations...
 
Originally posted by: IHateMyJob2004
Originally posted by: pyonir
My selling point is low light noise. The Canon s400 i bought seemed to have a lot of reviews saying that low light noise is basically non existent. And i've used it in low light and i don't see much noise at all.
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How much for a low cost 4 MPixel version? I guess 3x optical zoom shold be the requirment based upon previous laughter.
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I got my S400 about six months ago or so for $318. And that one is 5MP.
 
Originally posted by: Tiles2Tech
Originally posted by: pyonir
Originally posted by: IHateMyJob2004
Kodak CX6445 4 Megapixel 4X optical zoom $149.99 (6905977)

Noticed that in the hot deals forum. Not sure if 4 MPixel is enough though.
Click to expand...

4 should be fine. I don't like Kodak digital cameras but supposedly they are getting to be a better quality digital.
Click to expand...

Agreed - regarding the likeness of Kodak. I can't deal with their bad picture quality and tend to lean towards Canon cameras whenever possible.
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Canon is coming out with a 5MP 10x zoom with image stabilization soon. Might want to hold off. They have a 3MP one now for under $400.
 
Originally posted by: Fritzo
Canon is coming out with a 5MP 10x zoom with image stabilization soon. Might want to hold off. They have a 3MP one now for under $400.
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Is it an update of the PowerShot S1 IS? If so, I think that's going to be my next camera.
 
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