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Shopping for a digital camera?

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Question: Shopping for a digital camera?

I’m shopping for my second digital camera. It’s got to have more zoom.. maybe around 7 to 10x? It needs to take clear, good quality photos, preferably with image stabilization? Anybody have any suggestions for some good quality cameras that you have been happy with? I’m looking into photography, but I’m young, so its got to be under 300$. I’ve got the money to buy one. I just need some suggestions please?

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Answer by Julie
i recommend kodak. i have an easyshare, but if you get it make sure you have a memory card. it doesn’t have much internal memory. but so far, it has been pretty reliable and i know a TON of other people who have them.
hope i helped!

Answer by Bam258
The Sony Cybershot is a good match for what you’re looking for. It has 10x digital zoom, up to 8.1 megapixels (more than enough for good quality), it has “steady shot” and face recognition as well. I got mine at Costco for 0 and it came with a 2 GB memory card free. I highly recommend it.

Answer by driids
Go to http://www.dpreview.com/
It has good reviews and comparisons.

Answer by Elvis
canon sd1200

my suggestion
go to the links below for help

http://www.adorama.com/alc/

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare.asp

http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-camera-buying-guide

http://www.dynamicgraphics.com/dgm/Article/28819

Answer by Aor S
I highly recommend this …
Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Powershot-SX110IS-Stabilized-Black/dp/B001EQ4C8U/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=photo&qid=1245410694&sr=1-6&tag=aor-sale-20

Product Description
From a 10x optical zoom lens to advanced Canon technology that automatically gives you the best shot, the 9.0-megapixel PowerShot SX110 IS packs impressive value. Advanced Face Detection Technology automatically sets focus, exposure, flash and white balance for beautiful portraits and group shots. Sharp, steady close-ups are easy with the powerful zoom and Canons Optical Image Stabilizer Technology. The slim and modern-looking SX110 IS is sized to go everywhere, and youll never miss a detail with the big, bright LCD screen.

Great zoom, a big screen and intuitive controls in a relatively small size camera. Takes great pictures too.
This camera marries some of the best features of the Canon S series like zoom and manual flash with the convenience of the A series. This camera is an upgrade of the SX100 and feels much more sleeker than the previous model.

Here is my take on the camera:

Strengths:
- 9MP CCD sensor with DigicIII processor, the CCD sensor is 1/2.3 inch which is bigger than the most SD series cameras resulting in better pictures
- Controls are intuitive and a separate replay start button on the back gives you the flexibility to switch on the camera for playback without extending the lens
- Feels good in the hands, battery compartment gives the camera a better grip, DSLR like black color
- Huge 3″ LCD scratch resistant screen makes composing shots easy
- Great 10X optical zoom and 40X digital zoom
- Flash can be flipped up or down as needed, this camera also offers 3 manual flash settings which really helps with portraits
- Sharp pictures – Daylight pictures are excellent and zoom is great for capturing landscapes
- Many modes to shoot – night mode, portrait, landscape, kids and pets, indoors, special scene modes (fireworks, aquarium, foliage, snow, beach etc.) and custom colors too
- 2 extra buttons at the back for changing exposure in 1/3 stops and also adjust for face detection
- Macro mode results in stunning close-ups with outstanding level of detail
- Uses 2 AA batteries, can take 300-400 pics with one set of rechargeable NiMHs and if you run out of battery they are universally available

Limitations:
- Size and bulk makes it inconvenient to carry at all times, this will probably become your vacation/ special occasion camera.
- No optical viewfinder, has not bothered me but can become an issue for some especially in bright sunlight or if you want to conserve battery
- Noise is noticeable beginning at ISO 400, ISO 1600 mostly unuseable
- Cannot adjust focus or optical zoom while shooting in movie mode, you can only zoom in digitally which reduces movie picture quality
- Typical Canon chromatic aberration (common problem with P&S cameras)
- No RAW shooting mode

Overall, this is a great camera for the price if you want a camera with high zoom, especially for shooting outdoors in good light. It also offers some manual functions as well as flash reduction which helps you take the best picture.

And this is a good one
Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-D10-Waterproof-Stabilized/dp/B001SER460/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&s=photo&qid=1245410694&sr=1-17&tag=aor-sale-20

Product Description
For those with a taste for adventure, there’s a camera as bold as the active life you lead. It’s the Canon PowerShot D10. Waterproof, freezeproof and shockproof; it’s tough enough to take what you dish out. Plus it’s got all the high performance features you expect from a Canon digital camera. You’ve got 12.1 megapixels of resolution plus all of Canon’s powerful, state-of-the-art imaging technologies so you can capture your epic experiences in breathtaking color and awesome detail. Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 18 predefined shooting situations Blink Detection alerts a shooter after a shot has been taken that a subject has closed eyes DIGIC 4 Image Processor has evolved Face Detection Technology that tracks the faces of moving subjects and lets the shooter enter the frame seamlessly with the Face Detection Self-Timer Jpeg Compression – Still Image – Exif 2.2 (JPEG); Movie – MOV (Image – H.264; Audio – Linear PCM (Monaural)) Number of Recording Pixels – Still Image – up to 4000 x 3000 (Large); Movie – High Definition – up to 640 x 480 (30 fps) Continuous Shooting – Approx. 1.1 fps (Large/Fine) ISO Sensitivity – Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent Storage Media – SD/SDHC Memory Card, Multimedia Card, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card Video Out – NTSC/PAL Power Source – Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Shooting Capacity -

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