Digital Cameras--looking to buy one

cw0904 Posted: Mar 24, 2003 09:50 AM

Digital Cameras--looking to buy one

We are thinking about buying one before the eparty.
I have been reading my dad's Consumer Reports magazines but just wondering per your experience, if you like your camera.
One of the Kodak models seems to be a good bargain and a good purchase per Consumer Reports.
Thanks!

MarcellaBella Posted: Mar 24, 2003 10:27 AM

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Honestly, I have an Olympus D360? or 370?can't remember, I bought it a couple years ago.. I LOVE it.. my only beef with it is that it's a little on teh big side.. I am really into the dig cam and bring it with me everywhere.. I am looking into purchasing a new one myself..I am either going to get the canon elph or the new olympus.. the new sony looks hot too.. you want something compact.. in order to buy one that will best accommodate you, you need to first ask yourself what you'll be primarily be using it for.. whether if it's only for emailing and using pics for teh web, or If you want to be able to print them out in sizes of 5 x7 or larger..

Niecey Posted: Mar 24, 2003 10:31 AM

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I have a Sony P-3 and really like it. (It was on the higher side - $500-600 when it was purchased.) It is so tiny and easy to take around. It takes great pictures too. I am still learning how to use all the features. It is over a year old now but I think Sony makes similar models. I always read Sony and Olympus are the best made, technically - from reading is PC journals/mags. (I am a techie so had to throw in the technical perspective.)

cw0904 Posted: Mar 24, 2003 10:41 AM

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We are looking to use it primarily for downloading to a pc and printing. The best of both world's I guess. I want something small too. As light as possible. There is a really good Sony model I read about but its pricey and out of my range right now.

ChristineC68 Posted: Mar 24, 2003 10:55 AM

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You can also check out this thread from the NW Boad Digital cameras

Anniegrl Posted: Mar 24, 2003 10:57 AM

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I don't have one, but go to cnet and you can see what the editor's picks are for the top 10 digital cameras. There are also user reviews.

MarcellaBella Posted: Mar 24, 2003 11:19 AM

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If you want to print out pics up to 8 x 10, I suggest no less than 3 megapixels.. def check out the canon elph. I LOVE that camera.. That's the one I want!

kptoys Posted: Mar 24, 2003 11:41 AM

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I have a Fuji 1400 and its great (it is 4 years old ) it serves its purpose very well

I just bought my mom a HP600 (or something like that) it takes 30 sec of video it has 2.1MP and it was only like $199.

cw0904 Posted: Mar 24, 2003 12:30 PM

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Thanks Ladies. I am a researcher NUT! Even though my dad says Consumer Reports is enough (he SWEARS by them) I have to second guess my sources and look someplace else. Great to get feedback on purchased cameras.