(read: Jeremy... HELP!)
Okay, this may seem silly to blog about... but it's necessary.
After this semester, my wife's family and I will be going to Europe for 2 weeks! I'm looking immensely forward to it, but I have a problem: my camera.
I currently have a very good Nikon, which is a 35mm camera. Truth be told, I'm sick of buying film. ALSO, it's cheaper to get digital prints than a roll of film developed.
That said, I'm in the market for a digital camera!
I do LOVE taking pictures, but I don't think it will amount to anything more than an occasional hobby. So while I was looking at a digital SLR for a little while, the bulkiness of the camera would end up irritating the crap out of me. Not to mention the fact that having a big ol' camera around my neck would just SCREAM out, "HEY! LOOK AT ME! I'M A TOURIST!!!" Not cool.
So I have a couple of options, but I don't know which to go for. Here's where you come in, friends...
First off... brand: is there a brand out there that I should completely avoid? Is there a brand that I absolutely should get?
Megapixel quality: A friend told me back in the day that anything over 3 or 4 is pretty much overkill unless you're looking to edit the photo. Is there truth to this?
Here are my current options:
~ Canon - PowerShot 7.1MP Digital ELPH Camera - Silver
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8266191&type=product&id=1170290185723
$249.99
Super slim, but only has a 3x optical zoom.
~ Canon - PowerShot 8.0MP Digital Camera - Black
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8510989&type=product&id=1186005750966
$299.99
Has a 10x optical zoom, which ain't bad.
~ Canon - PowerShot 8.0MP Digital Camera - Black
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8297513&type=product&id=1172881524725
$399.99
Note the 12x optical, which is really good. Downside on this one is that it's still a little bulky.
~ Sony - Cyber-shot 8.1MP Digital Camera - Black
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8266574&type=product&id=1170290214776
$429.99
Definitely at the top of my price range. Possibly too expensive, but has a heck of a lot of features! Downside is that it's probably the biggest camera of this lot.
~ Sony - Cyber-shot 8.1MP Digital Camera - Black
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8440234&type=product&id=1183160354020
$399.99
~ Note the 5x optical. This is also probably the slimmest camera I've ever seen.
Right. So. Anyone out there have any advice? HELP! :D
Until next time...
~ Nick
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You won't go wrong with a Canon. That is all I use! If money is not an issue - go for the $399.99 one. If moeny is an issue - then I would go for the 7 mp one.
Hey Nick! I just saw this, and being that you asked for my advice, I figured I'd post for you.
I agree with what Anon said. You really cannot go wrong with a Canon. And this coming from a Nikon guy.
I initially liked the $299 Canon because it (100IS) is a solid camera. I read some reviews about it and saw one really negative comment and that was that it takes up to 4 seconds (let me say that again FOUR SECONDS), in between shots taken with a flash. That is entirely too long for me. However, unless you plan to shoot a lot of shots quickly with the flash, I would say this is your winner. It's got the same chip and similar specs to the $100 more expensive S5IS that you also are looking at, and it is a smaller camera so it will fit in your pocket.
To be 100% honest, you wouldn't be disappointed in any of those cameras, but think about what you'll use it for most and make your decision from there. Personally, I like the 10x zoom and low noise at higher ISO that the 100IS offers.
Most importantly though, go to Best Buy and hold, handle, and play with all those cameras. They should have them all in Springfield. Then do yourself a favor and go here to order it (and add the 2gb memory card): http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/518571-REG/Canon_2420B001_PowerShot_SX100_IS_Digital.html
And invest in these: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/534810-REG/Duracell_CEF14NC_Value_Charger_with_4.html
Hopefully that helps a little bit! I'll be anxious to see your photos when you return! Let me know what camera you decide to go with as well.
good cameras are really expensive!
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