Need Digital Camera Advice

[iamtrout]

Originally posted by: Uppsala9496
Anyone have any experience with the Minolta DiMage x31? I really like the small size, but have no idea what the pictures look like.

Go read some reviews on it. Just google search for "Minolta x31 review."

Some good review sites are www.dpreview.com, www.imaging-resource.com, and www.steves-digicams.com

 

[Deadtrees]

Originally posted by: Uppsala9496
Anyone have any experience with the Minolta DiMage x31? I really like the small size, but have no idea what the pictures look like.

1. 1/3.2 CCD? CCD is way too small even for a 3 megapixel camera.
2. No manual ISO setting? You really need this!
3. 76,000 LCD resolution? It's too low.

Conclusion: It's not worth it.

 

[Deadtrees]

Originally posted by: Uppsala9496
Anyone have any experience with the Minolta DiMage x31? I really like the small size, but have no idea what the pictures look like.

If you like ultra compact cameras, you might consider Canon SD-10. It's an ultra compact camera with amazingly good picture quality (It's mostly because it uses non-zoom lens). You lose zoom while gaining everything else.

 

[DrPizza]

Another consideration: why not a digital video camera that also takes snapshots? 2 birds with one stone.
IIRC, there are a couple of deals coming up soon. In fact, I think Aldi's has a decent deal on a 6 MP camera, but I have no clue how good the optics are on the camera.

 

[FFactory0x]

yea i think the a75 is a good bet for $130-140 with assecory kit. A lot of places likes the camera

 

[Uppsala9496]

Well, I just called Canon, and it is going to cost me between $105-$200 to repair my A70, or $160 for a refurbished A70 (carries a 6 mo warranty) on exchange.
At this point I am better off buying a brand new camera (A75 I think).
All this for a broken pin where the memory card insert is....