|   Digital camera recommendations please. | Mike Bay
Dec 10, 2001 2:20 PM | | Which digital cameras are you guys using? Which ones would you recommend? Thanks. |
| I'm still in the dark ages... | næstep
Dec 10, 2001 3:32 PM | | Still (occassionally) taking old-phashioned philm fotos with my 35mm camera, but more and more relying on the digital camera at work for eBay stuff.
I've been researching digi's, and have really taken a liking to the Pentax 330 (and 430). They're incredibly compact units, but still manage a 3x optical zoom. Photo quality is excellent, but both get dinged for some low-light situations and macro mode (might be bad for me I gotta check that one out).
But one of the most impressive yet overlooked features is the infared remote unit (available as a option). I've got one for my Pentax philm camera and the thing is indisposable for group shots and low light Bulb exposures where any camera jiggle from a thumb press would garble the picture.
A few shortcomings are to be expected for a camera this size, but it looks to pack an impressive punch. Not a whole-hearted endorsment since I've yet to get my hands on one, but worth checking out.
næstep |
| OLYMPUS | msugma
Dec 10, 2001 4:45 PM | | I use an Olympus D-460Z. It's very compact, has an all glass 3x zoom lens, 1.3 megapixels. It's an all around good camera for under $300. When shopping for a digicam look primarily at lens quality, then at megapixels, then at features like memory and batter usage. I try to stay away from cameras made by electronics companies (sony, HP, sanyo, etc.). In my opinion you're better off going with a proven optics company like olympus or yashica or pentax.
I have no complaints with olympus. In fact I plan on upgrading to another olypmus in a couple of weeks. I'll be selling my old one on Ebay. Probably for around $175. Includes rechargeable batteries, 8 MB memory card, serial cable for uploading to PC, and carrying case. Let me know if you're interested. If not though, sorry to bother you. |
| Olympus Rocks! | MrrrG
Dec 10, 2001 8:05 PM | | I have an older Olympus 1.3 megapixel with digatal zoom. It is kinda crapy with night shots but is a good tuff camera. |
| Use an Olympus 340R -excellent as well -they're cheap now (nm) | Nigey
Dec 11, 2001 5:09 AM | | |
| Nikon Coopix | Mtn Mike
Dec 10, 2001 5:00 PM | | A friend of mine has a Coolpix 775 2.1 magepix. Nikon optics are great and it seems to be a great camara all around. He takes it out almost everytime we ride and we've gotten some great bikign shots with it. |
| Thanks so far guys, I'm going to research these. nt | Mike Bay
Dec 10, 2001 8:00 PM | | |
| Thanks so far guys, I'm going to research these. nt | DB
Dec 10, 2001 8:54 PM | | Check out the Olympus C2100 zooom .....10X optical zoom cuz digital zoom is worthless......$499.00 at comp usa.....
Check the forums here for lots of good info
http://www.dpreview.com/ |
| Canon Powershot A10/20 | ibismojo
Dec 11, 2001 4:13 AM | | The Canon PowerShot A10 or A20 is getting pretty decent reviews. If I were to get one right now, I'd probably get that Canon. Check it out on www.cnet.com. |
| 2nd on the A20 | harper
Dec 11, 2001 7:44 AM | | I got my A20 about a month ago and love it. At www.dbuys.com, you can get it for 317.00 plus shipping. That's nearly a 100.00 less than circuit city sells it for. With the savings, you can invest in a larger memory card, an upgrade you'll defintely want to go for.
As far as features, I believe it's touted as a beginner camera, but it's loaded. 2.1 megapixels, 7.5 x zoom (optical and digital). It's small, and fits in my camelbak quite nicely.
I'd buy it again. |
| A BIG recommendation | Nigey
Dec 11, 2001 5:15 AM | | I use an Olympus 340-r which is excellent -but:
if you do get a digital camera, really, really consider getting a card (the memory card that holds the photos that is) reader. I use a Sandisk FlashPath adaptor reader which is like a 3.5" diskette (goes in the 3.5" disk bay as well), and once I put my card in it, it reads the pictures almost instantaneously. It is infinitely more superior than waiting for a picture to download whilst burning up the camera's batteries (digital cameras still use battery power pretty heavily). It makes the whole digital experience alot nicer, believe me, and you're more likely to use the camera more as well.
One last thing: check out www.cnet.com for digital camera reviews and prices. |
| One Word... | Joe Steel
Dec 11, 2001 6:21 AM | | HA...I lied...several words here
Check Steve's Digi-Cam Reviews
I ended up with a Fuji Finpix 1300. I bought it over a year ago and couldn't be happier. I take it on rides and I didn't want anything too expensive that would make me cry if it got smashed to bits. It was cheap (~$200), has USB connection for fast downloads, and takes descent pics.
Anyway, I found the web site above a good resource for research.
Good luck |
| Try the decision guide at MySimon | meloh1
Dec 11, 2001 6:56 AM | | If you're not familiar with MySimon.com it's an interactive search site to help you find the best price for a wide variety of merchandise. They have a good interactive buyers guide that let's you decide the features, price etc. that are important to you and then makes some recommendations based on your needs. A very helpful tool. Check it out at
http://www7.activebuyersguide.mysimon.com/abg/nav/StartPageHandler.cfm?PID=26X7X123X34683X3b7eb&option=Smart+Guide&CatID=2&RefID=26prices |
| re: Digital camera recommendations please. | Charles Coker
Dec 11, 2001 8:48 AM | | I did a bunch of research on digitals
I ended up with a Fuji Finepix 1400 over a year ago
tons of pics, riding trips, family shots, etc..
never even the slightest glitch
all the pics on my site are with it (well, almost)
if there's a bad quaility image, it's not from the Fuji
it's small, simple and easy to use
here's a pic taken with it
Charles
hammerheadbikes |
| Stop please! | Quattro
Dec 11, 2001 6:49 PM | | No more until I sell a couple of motorcycles so I can place
an order for the frame. You're killing me! |
| How's this Kodak deal? | Mike Bay
Dec 11, 2001 10:52 AM | | http://www.costco.com/frameset.asp?trg=subcat%2Easp&catid=79&subid=83&hierid=2930&log=&NavTop=
A well-digial-camera-informed coworker thinks it's an awesome deal. My girlfriend loves that Smart Frame. As for me, the camera is a little bigger than I would like but I think I could live with it. Anyone have experience with this package?
I haven't and may not have a chance to research all the suggested cameras but thank you very much for the suggestions. |
| How's this Kodak deal? | meloh1
Dec 11, 2001 3:30 PM | | I've used a similar Kodak and think they make a good product. I would be inclined to look for one with a little greater optical zoom. Forget how great the digital zoom is, the picture just degrades the more you zoom in, it's the optical that matters. The Coolpix are good as are the Fuji. If size matters check out some of the Olympus models, they seem to make slightly smaller packages. The smaller you get the fewer features, on the general whole. All other things equal I would go for the largest megapixel and biggest optical zoom for the money, within the size, optical quality and other features universe you want. |
| re: Digital camera recommendations please. | dough
Dec 11, 2001 5:01 PM | | Olympus C-3040 Zoom. I haven't had it long but I'm happy with it so far. It's an expensive camera but it takes beautiful photos and even does 5 minutes of video. Even at it's lowest picture quality setting it still takes better pic's than our old Kodak 210+.
No matter which camera you decide to buy I would offer this advice: BEWARE OF GRAY MARKET CAMERAS! I didn't even know what that was until I started shopping for one but I almost found out the hard way. Gray market basically means that it's a product manufactured for sale in some other country besides the US. When you see internet dealers (esp. in NY) selling a camera for hundred's less than in the stores its most likely gray market merchandise. Among the problems that you may encounter with such products is an incompatible video output (that means you won't be able to view your pics on a TV) and no US warranty. Do your homework before you buy online. |
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