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Any suggestion for a digital camera?

Posted by silvermagpie • 2/19/08 • Subscribe to this Discussion [RSS] • Report This Topic
Topics: camera, digital camera, photo, Photography, photos

My friend is considering buying a digital camera but he isn't sure which one to get.

There are a few things he wants;
1) easy to use
2) simple one, not dslr
3) one with viewfinder
4) zoom feature

By the way, he had never owned/used digital camera before.

Any good suggestions?

User Comments

2/19/08

Flimjo

Anything by Canon.

-Robert
flimjo.com

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2/19/08

Aprilfreelance

I would NOT recommend a Fuji. I have one, and more frequently revert to my 35mm because it takes better pics.

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2/19/08

aningeniousname

I recently bought the fuji finepix with 10x zoom and I'm very happy with it and would recommend it to anyone.

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1. 2/19/08
  
  Aprilfreelance
  
  That's what I have, is the Finepix. I'm glad somebody likes it. If I could afford a new one, I'd give this one away.
2/19/08

sarahspy

i strongly suggest going with a Canon brand camera -- they have a lot of different options depending on the size & options you're looking for. but the best part is canon is REALLY good about their warranty (they've fixed my SD500 twice for free). great customer support & really reliable, usable cameras.

sarahspy.blogspot.com

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2/19/08

ThriftShopRomantic

Yup, I have a Canon Powershot I really like. Good zoom, can also take excellent close-up shots in terms of flowers, insects, etc...My only complaint is unless you use rechargeable batteries, it really goes through batteries quickly.

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2/19/08

kevingoodman

We have cannon 20D - very good but kind of expensive.

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1. 2/19/08
  
  SilverSpikes
  
  Do you have a photoblog?
2/19/08

crpitt

I use a Canon Powershot A630 and it has been great for me. It's my first digital camera and I love it.

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2/19/08

coeli

My vote's on Canon.

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2/19/08

kaybday

I use a Canon A530 for the newspaper work I do and for some of my blog shots. I got a great deal on it from Office Depot (join their free rewards program and you get great discounts). It's very easy to use, and I've really done a few very nice photos with it. I'm in the process of buying a more sophisticated one, but this little camera really is sturdy and easy to use. Good luck!--best, Kay

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2/19/08

SilverSpikes

Canon DSLR D20 - but I also have a Sony Cybershot.

Canon are fantastic. I'm in love with my Canon DSLR.

Sony Cybershot - we used these everyday at kindergarten (check www.manaiakindergarten.blogspot.com) and we've been through a few - so not sure if that's a fault on their part - or just that they get hammered at work.

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2/19/08

beinki

you can also try refurbished cameras if money is tight. beinki.blogspot.com/2007/12/dsc-s650-digital-camera.html

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2/19/08

rebokon

canon power shot.. it's the best

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2/20/08

silvermagpie

Wow, sounds like Canon is the winner here ;-)

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2/20/08

acousticguitarist

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4/14/09

ikttan

Too many choices but also dependent on your budget and type of photography. Can's really go wrong with a Canon Powershot/IXUS or a Panasonic.

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4/14/09

footiam

Don't get one that is too cheap!

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