Did you get a digital camera for Christmas?

Silver Starfish · 01-10-2006

It seemed that marketing made everyone believe that digital cameras were on everyone's wish list this Christmas.

Did you get a digital camera and if so what kind? What are the features you like or dislike about it? I'm leaning towards the Kodak EasyShare 740 because it has a 10x optical zoom and it is easy to use. A colleague of mine has one and I borrowed it and loved it. The quality of prints are wonderful, even the 8X10 ones. Some people might not like it because it isn't one of those teeny pocket ones but I really think that it's the one for me. Would love to hear from others...

SCR · 01-10-2006

Silverfish..

Who am I to tell what camera to buy, but if want some solid advice..DO NOT buy that camera. I'm looking to purchase a digital myself and have done some extensive research. My friend got one for Xmass and it constantly turns itself off. This will drive you insane. He knows two other people that have them and their camera does the same thing. Actually, I should confirm that we ARE talking about the z740 correct? Go to check out any kodak review site and see for yourself, you'll find out what I'm talking about.

Good luck!

Shawn

JimmyMN · 01-10-2006

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Originally Posted by SCR

Who am I to tell what camera to buy, but if want some solid advice..DO NOT buy that camera. I'm looking to purchase a digital myself and have done some extensive research. My friend got one for Xmass and it constantly turns itself off. This will drive you insane. He knows two other people that have them and their camera does the same thing. Actually, I should confirm that we ARE talking about the z740 correct? Go to check out any kodak review site and see for yourself, you'll find out what I'm talking about.

Hopefully, Silver Starfish will heed your advice and look no further than Canon or Nikon.

My vote goes to the Canon A620 which replaces the already fabulous A95 with even more gusto.
The big improvements:
*New DigicII processor that delivers nearly instant power-on and faster processing.
*Faster & more reliable focusing than the A95
*Improved Movie Mode at 640x480
*Improved CCD sensor

Replaced my A95 with this model as a backup to my Canon G3. If you want a budget camera that'll make you look like a pro... the Canon A620 will do the trick. In fact, it's nearly impossible to take a bad photo. Current price via PriceGrabber is about $325 to your door.

Here's are some links from DpReview that gives their synopsis:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canona620/
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canona620/page14.asp

cpfstich · 01-10-2006

We've had a Canon Power Shot S20 for several years and really like it.

Mikey · 01-10-2006

I got the Canon 20D....I like it because it makes me learn new things about using cameras in general and different lenses.....

Jillian · 01-10-2006

I have the Sony Cybershot, the newer model, not sure of the model # but I love it! I had and older one and dropped it 1 to many times and broke it, I got a HP one after that and it was the worst camera I have ever used. Returned that one and got another Sony.

JimmyMN · 01-10-2006

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Originally Posted by PlayaHereWeCome

I have the Sony Cybershot, the newer model, not sure of the model # but I love it! I had and older one and dropped it 1 to many times and broke it, I got a HP one after that and it was the worst camera I have ever used. Returned that one and got another Sony.

Ditto for the HP digital cameras...

As for Sony, I think the bulk of their cameras produce colors that are as realistic as Canon. Of course, my lack of love for Sony Corporation puts their products on the ignore list.

But... all is not perfect with Canon either. Their IXUS camera models, those that start with the prefix SD are crappy and should be ignored too.

Jimmy

ThrushJockey · 01-10-2006

I love my Nikon coolpix 5200. You can use it as an auto point and shoot or customize the settings for a manual effect. I'm planning on buying the underwater housing for this trip.

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PalmtreeMaya · 01-10-2006

We bought the Kodak Z-740 and havn't had any problems with it.

fireinmn · 01-10-2006

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Originally Posted by Mikey

I got the Canon 20D....I like it because it makes me learn new things about using cameras in general and different lenses.....

Awesome! Can't wait to see some pictures. Are you bringing it to Playa?? I'm debating...although I don't have the 20D, just the Digital Rebel 350, still not sure.

MsRubio · 01-10-2006

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Originally Posted by ThrushJockey

I love my Nikon coolpix 5200. You can use it as an auto point and shoot or customize the settings for a manual effect. I'm planning on buying the underwater housing for this trip.

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We have an Olympus Camedia D-580 Zoom...very easy to use...love it...and yeah we plan on purchasing the underwater housing before February too.

Nerak936 · 01-10-2006

The only advice I can offer is to not let it sit in the box for 22 months before you have the courage to take it out and learn how the hell to use it.

Not that I'd know anything about that. I read it somewhere. Yeah.... that's it. I read it somewhere!!

**Susie Q Roo** · 01-10-2006

On the advice of a friend who did tons of research before he bought it for himself, I bought a Fuji Finepix E550 on E-Bay (but new) and I absolutely love it!

Coccinelle · 01-10-2006

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Originally Posted by Nerak936

The only advice I can offer is to not let it sit in the box for 22 months before you have the courage to take it out and learn how the hell to use it.

Not that I'd know anything about that. I read it somewhere. Yeah.... that's it. I read it somewhere!!

I can relate to the "how the hell to use it", Karen!
I got mine as an early Christmas present for our trip to Playa in November. I know how to take pictures and play them back but that is it. Mostly I want to learn how to download them to my PC so that I can finish my trip report with pics. I am hesitating because it makes me a little nervous - I am so tech challenged it's no funny.

I will have to buy the "Digital Camera for Dummies" book. It was recommended to me.

Thanks JimmyMN for helping me out that night, I wouldn't have known what to do.

I have some great pics of you and all of us girls mauling you!!

Mine is a Canon PowerShot A520, I like it and it's not too big either.

mckinzie · 01-10-2006

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Originally Posted by PalmtreeMaya

We bought the Kodak Z-740 and havn't had any problems with it.

Good, that means David hadn't touched it yet.

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SCR life=playa Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 694	Silverfish.. Who am I to tell what camera to buy, but if want some solid advice..DO NOT buy that camera. I'm looking to purchase a digital myself and have done some extensive research. My friend got one for Xmass and it constantly turns itself off. This will drive you insane. He knows two other people that have them and their camera does the same thing. Actually, I should confirm that we ARE talking about the z740 correct? Go to check out any kodak review site and see for yourself, you'll find out what I'm talking about. Good luck! Shawn

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cpfstich el poli Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 10,869	We've had a Canon Power Shot S20 for several years and really like it.

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Jillian life=playa Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 30 Min west of Boston Posts: 778	I have the Sony Cybershot, the newer model, not sure of the model # but I love it! I had and older one and dropped it 1 to many times and broke it, I got a HP one after that and it was the worst camera I have ever used. Returned that one and got another Sony.

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PalmtreeMaya beachaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay City, Michigan Posts: 421	We bought the Kodak Z-740 and havn't had any problems with it.

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Nerak936 Cat-Lovin Nerak Bead Lady Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 18,640	The only advice I can offer is to not let it sit in the box for 22 months before you have the courage to take it out and learn how the hell to use it. Not that I'd know anything about that. I read it somewhere. Yeah.... that's it. I read it somewhere!!

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Susie Q Roo paradisiac Join Date: May 2003 Location: Q Roo Posts: 10,939	On the advice of a friend who did tons of research before he bought it for himself, I bought a Fuji Finepix E550 on E-Bay (but new) and I absolutely love it!

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