Digital Camera Advice

[Big Col]

Looking to spend around £150 on a digi camera that takes decent pics, is easy to use and transfers using USB. Don't need anything too fancy. Can anyone recommend any cameras?

[ny152]

I like the Canon range - just got an Ixus 30 but its a wee bit more at £199 from jessops.
Very small and easy to use though with some excellent results. Try to get something with an optical zoom though.


Useful camera links -
http://www.dcresource.com/
http://www.dpreview.com/
http://www.steves-digicams.com/

[The Dogfather]

Col - Lots of bargains around at the moment.

All depends on what and how you intend to use it, will you want a zoom, will it need to be small etc. Buy it online though the Ixus 30 goldmini mentioned is £174 including delivery from Komplett.com

[The Dogfather]

I got a Fuji F610 6 mega pixel camera with a 3x Zoom for £199 from Costco

http://img.kelkoo.com/pdb/34001/medium/07/33/31/7333130.jpg

[Gismo]

Great friendly advice from Ace Cameras (http://www.acecameras.co.uk)
No hassle to purchase and next day delivery

[Big Col]

Is this a good deal?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0002KQ6H4/ref=br_ce_ts_3//026-9198890-5963604

[The Dogfather]

Doesn't look too bad for the money - good resolution and zoom. Have to say I don't know how good Kodak Cameras are though.

[Wul]

I am in no way an expert on digital cameras but my own opinion is more than zoom funtions and megapixels - find one that will let you switch off the screen to save batteries or has an excellent battery life to start with. So many people i know who's digi cam batteries last less time than it would take to boil a kettle!! :eek:

[Big Col]

Sound advice Wul mate.

BD is the Sony Cybershot any good too?

http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/46148/art/sony/cybershot-dsc-p73.html?itag=2999

I don't need anything fancy. It'll just be for holiday snaps etc.

[Gismo]

Col, the Pentax Optio range are excellent cameras, i've had one for over 2 years now, good battery life ;) easy to use etc

[The Dogfather]

Looks like a v.good camera, my old man had an older version it was a cracker. Make sure you price the memory cards as well - I've got a 512mb xD card for £60 again from Costco, I think memory sticks are cheaper though.

[Wul]

www.ebuyer.com are excellent for memory cards :)

[GAJ]

Avoid the Sony! They use a proprietary storage format which is expensive. Stick with CF Cards or SD. CF tend to be cheapest. Canon are good as are Kodak. The Kodak may not be the sexiest camera you can buy but the one you linked to is a good buy.

[Big Col]

Oooh they're a lil outside my budget BS. I promised myself a cap of £150.

BD is the Sony one better than the Kodak one? If price is anything to go by the Kodak is more expensive rrp.

[The Dogfather]

I don't think they'll be much difference, my choice would be sony though.

[Big Col]

Hmmm. All I'm looking for is a camera that stores pics and can then be transferred to my laptop via usb. Hmmm. I'm crap at making decisions about buying stuff!

[Wul]

i'm sure minime will vouch for that!! ;):clown:

[Big Col]

Ahhh Shaddap! ;)

[Julz]

I've got the olympus mju mini (in blue, of course), which is fab! That's all I wanted to say!!:D I think one of those would be too small for you though BC cause they were designed for elves!!:D

[Big Col]

I looked at that one ickle J. Too small for my big mitts. :)

[Julz]

It is cool, and cute as a button too, I'll MMS you a piccie!!:D

[The Dogfather]

Col - buy the Sony it's only £120 for pete's sake!

God! Women and shopping! [;p];)

[Julz]

quote:Originally posted by bad dog mini
God! Women and shopping! [;p];)


What's wrong with buying something just cause it's a pretty colour eh!!:approve: Why else do you think I bougt my MCS??:p

Cuteness aside, it is a good camera, if your hands are small enough!:D

[The Dogfather]

Julz - I was calling Big Col a women by the way!

[Big Col]

Cheers Julz! Got the pic. It really is WAY too ickle for me clearly. :)

[3GGG]

Col if you want to do comparisons then have a look at :

this site (http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sidebyside.asp)

They also have a pretty good buying guide. (http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare.asp)

Edit: Just noticed Goldmini mentioned the above site already :cool:

[Starky]

Another good site is www.digitaldepot.co.uk even if you don't buy a camera, check out the price of the storage media, amazingly cheap. :D

[Mini Me]

quote:Originally posted by Big Col
Sound advice Wul mate.

BD is the Sony Cybershot any good too?

http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/46148/art/sony/cybershot-dsc-p73.html?itag=2999

I don't need anything fancy. It'll just be for holiday snaps etc.


Thats what iv'e got...cannae work it tho:disapprove:

[sleepyrascal]

I would go for Sony, Nikon, Pentax or Olympus.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonydscl1/

http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/cameraDetail.php?cam=560

These are both very swav and have great performance with it!

[Mini Me]

Buy the sony one ya big puff and be done with itGees, can you make a decision:question::question::question:;)
Silly question , i know you cant:p;)

[The Dogfather]

quote:Originally posted by minime
Thats what iv'e got...cannae work it tho:disapprove:


Why am I not surprised! Numpty.:eek::blackeye::p

[Mini Me]

quote:Originally posted by bad dog mini


quote:Originally posted by minime
Thats what iv'e got...cannae work it tho:disapprove:


Why am I not surprised! Numpty.:eek::blackeye::p


I bought it for ma wifes xmas, just no had a chance Bawbag:eek::blackeye:;)

[Sheilz]

I've a canon S30 which I use as you plan to. Its excellent though maybe a bit bulkier than some of the very latest models. the battery life isnt too bad but I always carry a second just in case. :D:D:D

[X30YES]

Fuji would be my choice (I have one )great picture quality and as GAJ says stay away from Sony as the have their 'own' memory stick which is not compatible with any other device .Canon Ixus is also a good choice but going up the price range .Dont be taken in by the 4-5 million megapixels, I only use 2 max as the size of the picture above that is huge, and below were taken at 1 million !!!
www.dealtime.co.uk will give you a good idea re price , www.currys.co.uk have a sale on .http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/20144/54550_thumb.jpg (http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/20144/54550.jpg) http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/20144/54730_thumb.jpg (http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/20144/54730.jpg)http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/20144/54731_thumb.jpg (http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/20144/54731.jpg)

[Starky]

If you do buy from Currys on line, use the discount code DCBYAW in the promo box.:D

[Sheilz]

When Munro bought mine (2 years now) he was told the Canon S30 was better than S40. That is 3m against 4m pixels. Simple to use, the fact its mine is testament to that! :D:D:D

[GAJ]

quote:Originally posted by Starky

If you do buy from Currys on line, use the discount code DCBYAW in the promo box.:D

Expired!!:(

[Heather]

quote:Originally posted by GAJ
Expired!!:(

Thinking of buying yourself a new toy dear?:p

[GAJ]

quote:Originally posted by Heather
Thinking of buying yourself a new toy dear?:p


Just looking!:I

[duncan]

Fuji. I've got a A2somethingorother.

It takes pictures. Its got an XD memory card thingy. Not too expensive.

Was bought from here (http://www.internetcamerasdirect.co.uk/). Ages ago though.

[Big Col]

<sigh> I'm SOOOO crap at deciding things.

[Starky]

quote:Originally posted by GAJ


quote:Originally posted by Starky

If you do buy from Currys on line, use the discount code DCBYAW in the promo box.:D

Expired!!:(


Bu@@er! I used this a couple of weeks ago :mad: need to see if I can get the new code.:):D

[Starky]

NHSdiscounts - 5%
Teacherdisc - 5%
AFF25OFF250 - £25 off £250
AFF35OFF - £35 off 350
AFF50OFF500 - £50 off £500
:D

[Gismo]

Col, used my own advice to buy a camera for my daughter's 18th birthday, phoned and spoke for 2 mins, made my mind up and bought the thing, go on, you know you wanna
Ace Camera's (http://www.acecameras.co.uk/asp/web/recorprod/1/product/10768/cat/1260/ph/cat/keywords//recor/1/SearchFor//PT_ID/1/product.asp)