Digital cameras. Advice needed.

**Dartgod** · 12-12-2005, 09:51 AM

I'm thinking about getting a new digital camera, but not sure what I want. I have a 2.1 megapixel Hewlett Packard that takes nice pictures...as long as you have good lighting. Indoor pictures usually turn out looking dark and grainy. I'd like to pickup a new one with 5-7 MP and 3/4 X optical zoom (I only have digital zoom now and it basically worthless).

I've been looking at the Canon A610 (5.0 MP, 4x zoom) or the A620 (7.1 MP, 4x zoom). Anyone have any experience with these cameras? Or Canon's in general? How do they do in low light situations? Any other brands or models you recommend?

Tell me about your experiences please.

TIA...

**Donger** · 12-12-2005, 10:55 AM

I've owned two Canon Powershots. The first was a few years ago (S110, I think). As tough as it was, it didn't like being flushed down the toilet by my then two year old. The present one's a 4.0 megapixel A Something. No problems, and I'm pleased with the picture quality.

**Baby Lee** · 12-12-2005, 11:45 AM

Picked up a 6.1 MP Kodak EasyShare [with the dock, but the plain old dock, not the printer dock] on Black Friday for 199. Like what I've gotten out of it so far.

phisherman · 12-12-2005, 11:46 AM

Canon's are great cameras, owned two of them...

great optics...first one was an A80, now I have an A95 and man, can it take good pics..

bp

PastorMikH · 12-12-2005, 12:11 PM

I had a Kodak that I wasn't impressed with, so I upgraded to a Sony. I love it.

I really like this Sony, I sure wished I could afford it.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=3616671

AeroSquid · 12-12-2005, 05:03 PM

The only camera close to Canon in the digital world is Nikon. I have a Canon G3 with a 420ex, before that i had a Canon S30. I'm saving for a D20 right now because i've gone as far as i can with my point and shoot.

Canon>*

jiveturkey · 12-12-2005, 09:31 PM

You can't go wrong with a Canon. I have a couple of friends that have them and they've never complained.

I currently have a Sony W7 because of the 2.5" LCD. The zoom suck but the pictures are great.

Dallas Chief · 12-13-2005, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by PastorMikH

I had a Kodak that I wasn't impressed with, so I upgraded to a Sony. I love it.

I really like this Sony, I sure wished I could afford it.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=3616671

We have that camera and it rocks. 12x optical zoom. Good stuff...

Hammock Parties · 12-13-2005, 11:20 PM

This is an interesting thread.

Can anyone recommend a good digital camera with a longish zoom? My current has 3x and it's definitely not enough for my needs.

The one Dallas Chief posted is a bit pricey.

12-12-2005, 09:51 AM
Dartgod Wasted away again... Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: in Margaritaville Casino cash: $7480000	Digital cameras. Advice needed. I'm thinking about getting a new digital camera, but not sure what I want. I have a 2.1 megapixel Hewlett Packard that takes nice pictures...as long as you have good lighting. Indoor pictures usually turn out looking dark and grainy. I'd like to pickup a new one with 5-7 MP and 3/4 X optical zoom (I only have digital zoom now and it basically worthless). I've been looking at the Canon A610 (5.0 MP, 4x zoom) or the A620 (7.1 MP, 4x zoom). Anyone have any experience with these cameras? Or Canon's in general? How do they do in low light situations? Any other brands or models you recommend? Tell me about your experiences please. TIA...
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12-12-2005, 10:55 AM	#2
Donger "Think BOOM!" Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: 33.675° N 106.475° W Casino cash: $10439900 VARSITY	I've owned two Canon Powershots. The first was a few years ago (S110, I think). As tough as it was, it didn't like being flushed down the toilet by my then two year old. The present one's a 4.0 megapixel A Something. No problems, and I'm pleased with the picture quality. __________________ I think the young people enjoy it when I "get down," verbally, don't you?
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12-12-2005, 11:45 AM	#3
Baby Lee Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $6838598	Picked up a 6.1 MP Kodak EasyShare [with the dock, but the plain old dock, not the printer dock] on Black Friday for 199. Like what I've gotten out of it so far. __________________ We need the kind of courage that can withstand the subtle corruption of the cynics - E.W.
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phisherman King Sandbagger Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Summit, MO Casino cash: $1705484	Canon's are great cameras, owned two of them... great optics...first one was an A80, now I have an A95 and man, can it take good pics.. bp
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PastorMikH Will KC ever be better? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Land of Red Dirt & Necks Casino cash: $9955087	I had a Kodak that I wasn't impressed with, so I upgraded to a Sony. I love it. I really like this Sony, I sure wished I could afford it. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=3616671 __________________
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12-12-2005, 05:03 PM	#6
AeroSquid we are 138 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: K.C. Casino cash: $9999900	The only camera close to Canon in the digital world is Nikon. I have a Canon G3 with a 420ex, before that i had a Canon S30. I'm saving for a D20 right now because i've gone as far as i can with my point and shoot. Canon>*
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12-12-2005, 09:31 PM	#7
jiveturkey Captain Kick Ass Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Kansas Casino cash: $9305197	You can't go wrong with a Canon. I have a couple of friends that have them and they've never complained. I currently have a Sony W7 because of the 2.5" LCD. The zoom suck but the pictures are great.
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12-13-2005, 11:20 PM	#9
Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $4800478	This is an interesting thread. Can anyone recommend a good digital camera with a longish zoom? My current has 3x and it's definitely not enough for my needs. The one Dallas Chief posted is a bit pricey. __________________ Chiefs game films
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