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jakebilbao
10-08-2007, 12:43 PM
i'm planning to get a digital camera with a price range of $500. any suggestions?

the dollar is going down here that the only thing to do with it right now is order something in the states to get something of the same value as when my girlfriend first saved the dollars she converted from peso.

we were planning on adding a few more for an SLR, but i told her it would not be a good SLR, so we decided on a handy version under $500 value. :)

any advise?
Newt
10-08-2007, 12:49 PM
Canon Powershot G9.

I haven't used this particular camera, but I've had good luck with Canon and this thing comes highly recommended and is feature-stuffed.

http://www.digitalcamera-hq.com/digital-cameras/canon-powershot-g9_reviews.html
jakebilbao
10-08-2007, 12:55 PM
Canon Powershot G9.

I haven't used this particular camera, but I've had good luck with Canon and this thing comes highly recommended and is feature-stuffed.

http://www.digitalcamera-hq.com/digital-cameras/canon-powershot-g9_reviews.html
dude!!!! that is the one i want!!!!! i've been showing it the the girlfriend for the final decision but the only thing she doesn't like about it is it looks old. Women! :man:
it had me at 12.1 mega pix! :laugh:

thanks man!

any others or is this the best? :)
Lord Fejj
10-08-2007, 12:56 PM
Well I don't know what's out there or how things rate against each other but I have a Sony Cybershot, 7.2 megapixels. Its a few years old now but it's small enough to stuff in a shirt pocket and takes pretty good pictures.
wisper
10-08-2007, 01:02 PM
this is the best camera i have ever had..buy with insurnace repair if possible. I got mine @ best buy. it uses mini CD's tons of space for pics or 20 min. video...zoom lense 5 megpix
http://search.live.com/commerce/default.aspx?q=Sony%20Mavica%20MVC%20CD500%20-%20digital%20camera%20-%203%22%20CD-R%2c%203%22%20CD-RW&p1=%5bCommerceService+scenario%3d%22reviews%22+doc id%3d%22E71DAEA213DC4B47EAF4%22%5d&wf=Commerce
Newt
10-08-2007, 01:03 PM
The newer Cybershot is 8.1 megapixel, I think. It's also got higher optical zoom (15X vs. 6X) than the Powershot and is a bit cheaper.

Generally, anything from Canon, Nikon, Olympus, or Sony (now that it's absorbed Minolta) will be pretty reliable and will have lots of accessories available. When you start looking at other brands, it's more hit-or-miss.
captainarian
10-08-2007, 01:14 PM
i need a digital handycam for my movies too... i think cannon is the best there is jake.
wisper
10-08-2007, 01:16 PM
this is the best camera i have ever had..buy with insurnace repair if possible. I got mine @ best buy. it uses mini CD's tons of space for pics or 20 min. video...zoom lense 5 megpix
http://search.live.com/commerce/default.aspx?q=Sony%20Mavica%20MVC%20CD500%20-%20digital%20camera%20-%203%22%20CD-R%2c%203%22%20CD-RW&p1=%5bCommerceService+scenario%3d%22reviews%22+doc id%3d%22E71DAEA213DC4B47EAF4%22%5d&wf=Commerce


I have 5 ebay accounts and an ebay store. I sell my items and otherpeoplesitems...I use this camera only...we sell a lot of stuff useing this camera....if your looking for a work horse you will like this if you want a Im a Photographer the you will need higher meg pix's res.

remember this camera uses min CD's that are cheap and can be used on most pc's to down load or use the USB wire that comes with the camera..you can even view the pics on camera and zoom on them...or view the movies you take on camera or wire to you TV! its a trip and easy.
jakebilbao
10-08-2007, 01:26 PM
wisper, do you have the g9? those small cds are hard to come by here. and that sony is a bit bulky. and yeah, cap has a point, canon is a good brand. :)
wisper
10-08-2007, 01:39 PM
wisper, do you have the g9? those small cds are hard to come by here. and that sony is a bit bulky. and yeah, cap has a point, canon is a good brand. :)


g9? whats that? ebay CD's cheap this is a 50 pack...http://cgi.ebay.com/New-MEMOREX-24-POCKET-CD-R-50PK-SPINDLE_W0QQitemZ300067022431QQihZ020QQcategoryZ41 795QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

it is very bulky...but as a camera I treat it like an expensive art tool..

say like a laptop...
Canon is an excellent brand...but I spell Sony UFO...they have features beyond the norm...mini CD's...I have made music video's for local rock bands that repezent them...they hand out as their business card.
JAQ
10-08-2007, 02:01 PM
Whatever you buy, don't fall for "digital zoom". Only optical zoom actually gets you more image detail at higher magnification. Olympus has a nice line of "Ultra Zoom" models that pack some pretty good (non-interchangeable) zoom optics into a mini-SLR-style body.
rummblestrips
10-08-2007, 02:33 PM
Canon Powershot G9.

I haven't used this particular camera, but I've had good luck with Canon and this thing comes highly recommended and is feature-stuffed.

http://www.digitalcamera-hq.com/digital-cameras/canon-powershot-g9_reviews.html


I recommend the same
Canon all the way, baby
The Dag
10-08-2007, 02:39 PM
cool now we can see jake bilbao naked... with dogs..
jakebilbao
10-08-2007, 03:01 PM
:blink: i didn't know someone wanted to see that.

when i try to flash my girlfriend she turns away! :cry:
The Dag
10-08-2007, 05:08 PM
im sorry
jakebilbao
10-09-2007, 01:14 AM
:laugh:
Multisync143
10-09-2007, 01:26 AM
:blink: i didn't know someone wanted to see that.

when i try to flash my girlfriend she turns away! :cry:

It's probably just because your gigantic artistic manhood spooks her.
jakebilbao
10-09-2007, 01:30 AM
It's probably just because your gigantic artistic manhood spooks her.
another post about it and i'm placing it on my signature again! :mad:

















:laugh:
Multisync143
10-09-2007, 02:04 AM
Do it i dare you...:laugh:
Biofungus
10-09-2007, 02:05 AM
Do it i dare you...:laugh:
Stop encouraging him!