Kindly Make Me a Digital Suggestion

[ampguy]

I'll 3rd the A550

I'll 3rd the A550

7MP, equal to the Canon 5d , probably $130 to $150 ish in price.

I'll second leicasniper's view. I've had great experiences with Canon's small-sensor digicams (for what they are). Nothing against other brands - its just that Canon makes digicams that I've used with some success and have recommended to others, none of whom have had any complaint (rather the opposite). Other brands probably work just as well, I just don't know 'em.

Personally, I use a rather supersceded "Digital IXUS 40" (aka SD300). Its a 4MP pocket camera (so has few photographic controls) that has lived in my pocket for years and suffered the beating (and even an unscheduled swim!) that entails without ever skipping a beat. It can still take a decent photo, though.

...Mike

 

[NickTrop]

Panasonic Lumix FZ1. Only 2.1 megapixels. Bit of a "cult" camera. Small, lightweight "Leica" asp lens with 12x optical zoom with macro capabilities and image stabilization. Hack the firmware (on the web, free) to give it aperture and shutter priority, making it an FZ1v2. It picked up where the Uzi (the original small sensor/big zoom digital by Oly) left off.

Makes great 6x4's, 5x7's and I even printed acceptable 8x10s with it. More than enough megapixels for the web. The 2.1 horsepower puts people off, so they go cheap.

 

[ampguy]

we have an A400 3MP

we have an A400 3MP

with about 6000 photos through it. It's OK for web photos, and 4x6 prints, uses 2AAs, SD cards. Very little manual control though, and noisy over ISO200. VF present but useless, and LCD screen is postage stamp size.

Ok, In israel through internet purchase this is the best I can find; Canon PowerShot A450

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0701/07011801Canona450460550.asp

The minimal price for new camera is some 138 American dollarettas.

Cheers,
Ruben

 

[ruben]

Panasonic Lumix FZ1. Only 2.1 megapixels. Bit of a "cult" camera. Small, lightweight "Leica" asp lens with 12x optical zoom with macro capabilities and image stabilization. Hack the firmware (on the web, free) to give it aperture and shutter priority, making it an FZ1v2. It picked up where the Uzi (the original small sensor/big zoom digital by Oly) left off.

Makes great 6x4's, 5x7's and I even printed acceptable 8x10s with it. More than enough megapixels for the web. The 2.1 horsepower puts people off, so they go cheap.

Hi Nick,

No camera offer at eBay worldwide, only accessories.

Cheers,
Ruben

This thread is starting to become of interest beyond my small issue, how good digital cameras dissapear as if they never existed.

 

[kuzano]

Give serious consideration to Bill's F30 Fuji

Give serious consideration to Bill's F30 Fuji

You can buy my unused, NOS, highly regarded (esp. for low light) Fuji F30 for $225 (what I just paid for it) plus shipping from Korea.

Memory card is extra but at my cost also--I'll have to look and see what I paid for it.

Such a deal..........

Bill

This camera is considered one of the best low light compact digital cameras bar none. Here is a link to Steve's Digicam conclusion page on the camera:

http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_reviews/fuji_f30_pg5.html

They are almost impossible to find, even on eBay. If you don't buy the camera from Bill even though it's a bit over your budget, I will be following up to his posting when my "monthly ship" comes in next month if he still has it.

In fact, I am going to contact him after posting here to express an interest for future purchase.

 

[mackigator]

OT: Interestingly, I have a Coolpix 990 and Coolpix 4500 on my desk at this moment. The 990 has a broken - inconsistently engages - power/A/M/play switch and a haywire settings dial - both needed but fixable controls - but works otherwise. The 4500 has a broken zoom control, so its fixed at wide. It also works otherwise.

I was considering getting them repaired and possibly one of them converted to IR. Anyone have a better idea? Worth repairing? I have $0 in the cameras now.

 

[Al Patterson]

A Nikon Coolpix 990 from eBay. Best macro capability and flawless photos. Probably get a mint one under $100.

At one point someone here at RFF had a Nikon Coolpix 885 for sale. It's 3 megapixles, and I have one, but I have it slated for a cheap slide copier, so it's not for sale. Check the auction site, they are selling for under $100 US.

The 990 or 995 are also decent cameras for your task.

 

[ruben]

This camera is considered one of the best low light compact digital cameras bar none. Here is a link to Steve's Digicam conclusion page on the camera:

http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_reviews/fuji_f30_pg5.html

They are almost impossible to find, even on eBay. If you don't buy the camera from Bill even though it's a bit over your budget, I will be following up to his posting when my "monthly ship" comes in next month if he still has it.

In fact, I am going to contact him after posting here to express an interest for future purchase.

Dear Friend,
Don't loose your time and contact Bill immediately. No chance for my budget.

Cheers,
Ruben