Sherry8
Showing Great Promise
Joined: 06 Nov 2007
Posts: 575
Location: Wisconsin...zone 4 (Map)
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| Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 12:11 am Post subject: How do you ever find the right camera? |
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I have been wanting a new camera...one with a higher megapixel than 5. I want a camera dock to put it on to recharge, I want macro setting, I want a really good close up setting...I just want it all but when I go and start reading all the information my mind just gets so confused and mixed up...and I can't pick one..It can't be too hard to use...I want one that can take a couple shots right after one another..I hate getting a camera and not liking it after it is too late to return...I do like ordering them through QVC because you can use it almost a month and if you don't like it...send it back..and I have. The only problem there is they only have so many cameras...Maybe I am just being too picky but I like to get my moneys worth.
How do you pick your camera and what features do you want? I don't even mind spending a couple hundred if it gets me all the features I want...but I can't decide... 
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petunia
Knows Their Stuff
Joined: 13 May 2006
Posts: 1135
Location: northern michigan
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My family gave me one for Christmas. though it has 4.0 megapixels. I like the fact that its digital and after taking any pictures I can come right in and download them and save them into my computer. Its an olympus with zoom lens.
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eileen
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Joined: 07 Feb 2005
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Location: Scotland (Map)
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Sherry the best thing you can do is go to a friend who is a camera buff and ask their advice. If you don't know anyone that's a keen photographer then the next best thing is to go to a reliable camera shop and ask their opinion on which models are best for you. Take notes of the cameras they advise you to buy and then look the reviews about each one on the net. When you're satified as to which one you want then check out where you can get the model at the cheapest price then go for it. Good luck!!! 
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Droopy
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Joined: 11 Aug 2007
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Location: Western Norway (Map)
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Listen to eileen, she's wise. I got mine as a present. It's a bit too limited for my tastes, but I'm not getting a new one yet. I'd like to hear what you end up with, for future reference.
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Kratz7
Just Arrived
Joined: 03 Jan 2008
Posts: 21
Location: Pennsylvania
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| Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 2:16 pm Post subject: about digital cameras |
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Sherry,
I have 2 digital cameras.... my first one is about 5 years old and still takes great pictures. It's a Leica digilux 4.3 megapixel.....it has a macro setting (can do photos of my dollhouse) and have them look real. It also has 80 seconds of video with sound.... among alot of other feartures. Here's a review of it.....
http://alatest.com/Digital+Compact+Cameras/Leica+Digilux+4.3/pro-reviews/?gclid=CLXe15OnlpECFQtbHgoddmEnGg
It also does well with outdoor photography...
I also have a cannon powershot sx1
 it takes great photos too and has different feature, so neither camera will be obsolete.... they will complement each other.....
I still need to play with all of the settings.....
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=144&modelid=15672
May I also suggest Consumer Reports, they usually have a write up on digital cameras too.
Alot of cameras to choose from, so do your homework and compare online. Prices do vary...good luck
Kratz7
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