opinions on cameras

knorwj · #1 12-31-2004, 07:32 AM

I am buying someone a digicam as a birthday present. nothing fancy. I am looking for something that is fairly simple (point and shoot), good quality, will take a decent picture but nothing out of this world, and is under 200.

Right now i am looking into the nikon 3200. I have heard and read that it is a good entry level digital camera, which is what i am looking for for her. Like I said nothiong fancy (normally she uses disposable cameras).

Anyway i was wondering what some of your thoughts were on this camera or others that meet my requirements.

my3rdskyline · #2 12-31-2004, 07:37 AM

that would be a good option. just make sure you stick with a manufacturer with a background in cameras, not electronics. IE take a canon or a Nikon over a sony.

HighOctaneNOSUser · #3 12-31-2004, 05:38 PM

you just HAD to bring that up, didn't you

my3rdskyline · #4 12-31-2004, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by HighOctaneNOSUser

you just HAD to bring that up, didn't you

yeah i know... but it's so true. and so many people looking for cameras don't even realize it. but when you think about it... it makes complete sense. Maybe I should just put it in my signature

HighOctaneNOSUser · #5 12-31-2004, 05:45 PM

LOl....You also need the stagea back in the sig.

But I was looking at another osny, and noticed it got some pretty good reviews...DSC-f828 I believe? Know anything about it?

my3rdskyline · #6 12-31-2004, 06:12 PM

http://www.dpreview.com/

HighOctaneNOSUser · #7 01-01-2005, 02:31 AM

Ok, thanks My3rd! That's great

knorwj · #8 01-05-2005, 02:57 PM

thanks for the input guys. I decided to go with it, and will probly pick it up sometime next week.

... as far as the nikon/sony/canon thing, I have a sony DSC-P10 that I like alot. It is perfect for everything I use it for. I do graphic arts so pictures come into play alot and it works fine. I also have a Canon Optura 30 digital camcorder which is amazing, I recomend it to anyone interested in a video camera.

Toksin · #9 01-13-2005, 03:58 AM

Ain't nothin wrong with a Sony

You've seen my pics.

The newer ones all use Carl Zeiss lenses in any case

Oz · #10 01-13-2005, 06:01 AM

I went on digi cam shopping trip last week with one of my stoner pommy backpacker mates. He got one of those new 4 megapixel Sony Cybershot (I Think) for $290 AUG which is about $200. Perfect.

Moppie · #11 01-13-2005, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Toksin

Ain't nothin wrong with a Sony

You've seen my pics.

I think that had more to do with the operator than the camera

Iv used a couple of Cybershots, including one like yours, and it was not a pleasant experiance, very slow, and very limited control.
Apprently the new 2005 model sonys are much faster, and getting better, but they still lack the experiance with optics etc that Camera manufactors have.

That said the Sonys have a very unique style, and make some of the smallest and lightest cameras around, especialy when you compare size vs features there is little that comes close.
In terms of cool factor they offer a lot more than most other manufactors, but from my experiacne thier functionality is still lagging behind.

crayzayjay · #12 01-16-2005, 08:06 AM

I have a Sony DSC T3.

Slim design, great pics

Big Dan58 · #13 02-07-2005, 09:24 PM

Shop carefully.
Remember that digital technology is ELECTRONICS not Photogtaphy! I have a Canon SLR and a Canon Optura Digital Camcorder. Both are great for taking pictures. I bought a digital cmera by Fujifilm. It wasn't the cheapest camera out there, but it takes GREAT pictures. THe advantage of the SLR's is that you can control the depth of field, shutter and film speed for effects. Digitals you cannot. For a person that just wants pictures without manipulating it a digital camera is the most practical. The most important thing to remember is the higher the megapixels, the better overall resolution (at least 3 Megapixels). But you have to be sure to have a memory card / stick that holds at least 128 mb. because the higher the resolution of the picture, it uses more memory. I have a 128 mb card and can take up to 150-225 pictures on the same card with excellent picture quality.

Oz · #14 02-07-2005, 09:54 PM

Umm, what about dSLR dude?

my3rdskyline · #15 02-07-2005, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Dan58

THe advantage of the SLR's is that you can control the depth of field, shutter and film speed for effects. Digitals you cannot.

blasphemy. Tell that to my Canon 20D dSLR

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