which digicam to get?

[hamhead]

hi guys im looking for a cheap digicam new or used. one thats pretty recent over 5MP and HAS to have optical zoom and movie mode only limited to memory card size and at 30fps.

i was thinking of these models:

Canon SD1000 but i cant find it anywhere for around $250..

at Visions:
sony dsc w35
fujifilm z10

at Futureshop:
sony dscs700
kodak c763

which do u guys recommend?

or are there other models you would recommend?

thanks

[hi-tech]

@ Cendirect.com $249.99
http://www.cendirect.com/main_en/tech_specs_Z1000699.html

@ Canada Computers $249.99
http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=013170

@ Staples $259.99 http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?webid=680754&CatIds=83%2C286%2C392%2C4624&AffixedCode=WW&=&=


Possible price match opportunities there for you. Personally, I detest both Sony and Kodak. I suggest going with the Canon, you'll save money on batteries if you don't have a set of good one's already if you buy the DSC700, the C763 is probably one of the worst camera's I've ever had the unfortunate happenstance to have to deal with.

Another one you could look at is the Olympus FE-220. Falls right in to your price range, and its a decent little camera.

[life_isgood]

casios and panasonics should be at the top of your list

[KorruptioN]

casios and panasonics should be at the top of your list

Why? Lousy processing and IQ with those (more with the former).

The SD1000 is a great value for $250 or so.

[cy]

Why? Lousy processing and IQ with those (more with the former).

The SD1000 is a great value for $250 or so.

+1

I got a Panasonic FX-01, it's not bad at all, but it's definitely no where near the quality of my Canon Point and Shoot. Sony, had a T10 for a week, the quality is pretty bad IMO.

[hamhead]

hey guys bestbuy has the sd1000 on sale for $230!!!

ppl on other forums are telling me to spend near $300 on ebay for the canon sd800/850 is... but its EBAY and... i have never bought anything from there as it is risky and i dont want to wait a few weeks whereas i can pick up the sd1000 tonight.. also there is shipping fee and brokerage fee and duties etcetcetc...

[hamhead]

ok ive decided to buy off ebay.

im gonna get the sd800 is which is about $285 shipped.

what do u guys think?

should i get the package deal instead?:
camera plus 4gb highspeed sdhc card, reader, extra high capp. batt,case, wallet, tripod, cloth for $384 shipped

4gb cards are like $70 new and extra batteries are very cheap, like $10 shipped..

[tienm23]

I'd suggest you look at the Canon A570is which is a great camera.

- Image Stabilization
- 1600 ISO
- 4X Zoom
- Uses AA - Cheap and readily available in a pinch
- Digic III

Really nice camera for $236 txs in.

http://www.photoprice.ca/product/00183

[KorruptioN]

ok ive decided to buy off ebay.

im gonna get the sd800 is which is about $285 shipped.

what do u guys think?

should i get the package deal instead?:
camera plus 4gb highspeed sdhc card, reader, extra high capp. batt,case, wallet, tripod, cloth for $384 shipped

4gb cards are like $70 new and extra batteries are very cheap, like $10 shipped..

eBay kits are terrible. They throw in tons of generic junk to make the overall package seem more attractive. You're also probably buying grey market, which means no direct Canon warranty if something happens.

Batteries for the SD800 (OEM ones at least) are not $10...

[tienm23]

eBay kits are terrible. They throw in tons of generic junk to make the overall package seem more attractive. You're also probably buying grey market, which means no direct Canon warranty if something happens.

Batteries for the SD800 (OEM ones at least) are not $10...

Agreed. Buy from an authorized dealer with a credit card the extends your warranty.

[drucillica]

Funny, I was just looking at SD1000 today to buy for my parents.

Costco.com has it for $199 and Amazon.com has it for $179 (both USD). If you know someone in the states, you could get it shipped to their house.