I need digi cam advice!

[SGB]

Make sure that the resultant file can be copied to the computer and edited using standard movie editing software. We got a Sony last year that doesn't let us do this, at least not easily and without nasty conversions.

 

[Will B]

Make sure that the resultant file can be copied to the computer and edited using standard movie editing software. We got a Sony last year that doesn't let us do this, at least not easily and without nasty conversions.

Odd...are you creating JPEGs?

 

[whiteyfunn]

Oh, by the way. I'm buying it this afternoon.

 

[Bob]

I am comparing brands and it's between a Canon, Olympus and Sony.

-I'd like it to be 7 or above megapixels.

-I'm on a fixed budget of $200.

-I don't care if it has a rechargable battery pack or if you have to replace the batteries. Advice on which of these if better is appreciated...

-I want it to have zoom, of course.

-I don't understand any of the names of the cameras, i.e. canon a570.

Suggestions? Thanks!

Canon A570 IS... this uses 2 aas[use nihm rechargeable batteries for longevity], 35-140mm zoom, proven design with easy to use menus, incredible color saturation on vivid mode, and it has image stabilization for easy handholds in drunken bar scene photo stupors.....the non image stabalized model goes for 125 bucks....same camera 7.1 megapixels.... no one manufacturer has this image quality and product content at this price level

 

[Bob]

Amazon.com: Canon PowerShot SD1000 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Black): Camera & Photo same 7.1 megapixels in tiny package, proprietary lithium ion battery, incredible image quality, easy to slip in pocket, and lose! No better bang for the buck in micro cameras. Canon's software is easy to use. Has a 35-105mm zoom

 

[Bob]

sd1000 size

 

[Ocean Lover]

Oh, by the way. I'm buying it this afternoon.

Okaaaay, we wanna see pictures soon!

 

[Bob]

Amazon.com: Canon PowerShot A570IS 7.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom: Camera & Photo A570 IS link

 

[Bob]

Oh, by the way. I'm buying it this afternoon.

Go to Best Buy, Costco, Wal Mart Target camera shop.....these models are everywhere

 

[Bob]

Lens, lens, Lens, lens, Lens, lens, Lens, lens, Lens, lens, lens! That should be your #1 priority.

Don't get hung up on megapixels. What they don't tell you is that the only way that you will get the full 7 megapixels is if you are shooting on the largest file setting usually on the .tiff setting. The files for your pictures at those settings would be gianormous. An average 8 x 10 setting of 1280 x 96 pixels equates to about 1.2 megapixels if I did my math right. Spend your money on the lens. That's where the clarity and quality comes from!

Sorry...I'm a little bit of a techno geek sometimes!

I'm not sure her first priority should be the lens in a 150 dollar point and shoot, although I'll put the optics of the tiny Canon lens against some DSLR garbage out there. With this camera it's about convenience, user interface, and image quality. Canon's 7.1 meg sensor has been on the market for over 2 years now, and they've sold millions. The menu allows you to select file size and the software let's you resize for email. These cameras have their shortcomings, but 90 percent of the time, they give outstanding results w/ very little effort.