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89TRUNK
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looking to spend around $250
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the02stangman
Member # 6223
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IMO, if you can swing spending a little bit more. You can get the Nikon D40 at best buy for $474.95. It's a great entry level DSLR. I just got the nikon D60 and love it. But if your looking for a good point and shoot for a little less money, then I would go with a Canon Powershot.
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FoX GT
Member # 4587
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At the $250 level the Canon SD880 is a great compact camera. Here's a review: http://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/compacts/sd880.htm
If you want reveiews on the Nikon D40 at double the price you're looking at, look no further than our resident photo whore, EPIK. He has more pictures of a Red Mach 1 than Ford themselves.
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Black 02 SS
Member # 5939
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quote: Originally posted by FoX GT: At the $250 level the Canon SD880 is a great compact camera. Here's a review: http://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/compacts/sd880.htm
If you want reveiews on the Nikon D40 at double the price you're looking at, look no further than our resident photo whore, EPIK. He has more pictures of a Red Mach 1 than Ford themselves.
Yup, I have the SD880 I bought in November. Bad ass little thing.
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AL STOCK
Member # 1852
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Nikon CoolPix series.. We purchased one for Vegas the other week and got some clean ass pictures.
I think we paid $170 at Walmart
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302 DROP
Member # 1323
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quote: Originally posted by AL STOCK: Nikon CoolPix series.. We purchased one for Vegas the other week and got some clean ass pictures.
I think we paid $170 at Walmart
I thought u bought the nikon curry series
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jaejae
Member # 7958
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i might be selling my hitachi dvd-r camera..it can take pics to but you need a micro sd card..it was about 500$ new..but you can shoort me a offer
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xvt's 85 5.0
Member # 4765
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I'm might be picking this up at costco $249 with a $50 off coupon http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ28K-10-1-Megapixel-Digital-Camera-Black-DMCFZ28K/sem/rpsm/oid/220854/catOid/-16941/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do
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89TRUNK
Member # 2506
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quote: Originally posted by xvt's 85 5.0: I'm might be picking this up at costco $249 with a $50 off coupon http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ28K-10-1-Megapixel-Digital-Camera-Black-DMCFZ28K/sem/rpsm/oid/220854/catOid/-16941/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do
Good looking camera, have you used it before?
The Cannon SD880 looks like it has some great reviews as well. The Nikon D40 is out of the price range. I just want a point and shoot. I've seen Epik's photos and they look great but i can justify spending that much for the amount that i will use it.
Keep the reviews/suggestions coming in. Thanks [ January 08, 2009, 06:07 PM: Message edited by: 89TRUNK ]
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xvt's 85 5.0
Member # 4765
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quote: Originally posted by 89TRUNK: quote: Originally posted by xvt's 85 5.0: I'm might be picking this up at costco $249 with a $50 off coupon http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ28K-10-1-Megapixel-Digital-Camera-Black-DMCFZ28K/sem/rpsm/oid/220854/catOid/-16941/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do
Good looking camera, have you used it before?
The Cannon SD880 looks like it has some great reviews as well. The Nikon D40 is out of the price range. I just want a point and shoot. I've seen Epik's photos and they look great but i can justify spending that much for the amount that i will use it.
Keep the reviews/suggestions coming in. Thanks
No, but I did a google search and it has great reviews and the price is great at $250 from costco, anywhere else is over $350.
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AL STOCK
Member # 1852
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quote: Originally posted by 302 DROP: quote: Originally posted by AL STOCK: Nikon CoolPix series.. We purchased one for Vegas the other week and got some clean ass pictures.
I think we paid $170 at Walmart
I thought u bought the nikon curry series
Are those still available?
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Black88GT
Member # 394
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I just got a Canon SD1100 for 159 at circuit city. I love it because its so small. Perfect for point and shoot. That one from costco looks too big. You couldnt just drop it in your pocket and go. http://www.steves-digicams.com/best_cameras.html has good info. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/ great prices. [ January 08, 2009, 11:32 PM: Message edited by: Black88GT ]
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Venomized93
Member # 55
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I would recommend the Panasonc Lumix TZ5. Great point and shoot camera with 10.1 megapixel. Along with a 3" screen and HD recording, never know when that would come in handy, like recent events on NYE. Check it out! When I get he I'll see where there are deals.
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BCINGUU
Member # 2397
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Depends on what you want, if you're looking for top picture quality get a digital SLR with a real lens, such as the Nikon D-series with something like a Tamron lens. If you just want a portable camera, I have the Casio Exilim, it's 10 MP and the smallest camera I've found. It's pocket sized so I carry it everywhere and it takes great pictures. Radio Shack has it for about $100 (I think it was on sale over the holidays).
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xvt's 85 5.0
Member # 4765
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quote: Originally posted by xvt's 85 5.0: quote: Originally posted by 89TRUNK: quote: Originally posted by xvt's 85 5.0: I'm might be picking this up at costco $249 with a $50 off coupon http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ28K-10-1-Megapixel-Digital-Camera-Black-DMCFZ28K/sem/rpsm/oid/220854/catOid/-16941/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do
Good looking camera, have you used it before?
The Cannon SD880 looks like it has some great reviews as well. The Nikon D40 is out of the price range. I just want a point and shoot. I've seen Epik's photos and they look great but i can justify spending that much for the amount that i will use it.
Keep the reviews/suggestions coming in. Thanks
No, but I did a google search and it has great reviews and the price is great at $250 from costco, anywhere else is over $350.
I just got back from costco and the price is actually $350 minus the $50 coupon so = $300, I'll mostly still buy it, I just forgot my membership it's already expired, I'll let you know if I buy it over the weekend.
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Venomized93
Member # 55
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Sorry DOUBLE POST for some reason [ January 09, 2009, 08:18 PM: Message edited by: Venomized93 ]
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Lilghoust
Member # 20
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quote: Originally posted by FoX GT: At the $250 level the Canon SD880 is a great compact camera. Here's a review: http://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/compacts/sd880.htm
If you want reveiews on the Nikon D40 at double the price you're looking at, look no further than our resident photo whore, EPIK. He has more pictures of a Red Mach 1 than Ford themselves.
+ 1. I have the D40 and a powershot SD750, and I love them both for what they are.
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EPIK
Member # 7481
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Somehow I knew my name would get mentioned in this thread LOL!!!
I agree with the others, The Nikon D40 is a great entry level DSLR, I use it most of the time when I take pics. But usually I carry around the camera that BCINGU was referring to, the Casio Exilim 10.1 MP. It takes very sharp pictures & is alot easier to use than a DSLR...
To be honest, I know some of my pics come out pretty good with the Nikon, but I am a novice & really have no idea how to use anything on the camera besides the exposure volume....LOL!!! I got mine from a pawn shop with no instruction manual....
These were taken with my Casio Exilim...
       [ January 09, 2009, 10:29 PM: Message edited by: EPIK ]
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89TRUNK
Member # 2506
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Can you post a photo using both cameras. I might try to find a used Nikon D40. [ January 10, 2009, 01:12 PM: Message edited by: 89TRUNK ]
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EPIK
Member # 7481
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quote: Originally posted by 89TRUNK:
Can you post a photo using both cameras. I might try to get a used Nikon D40
Nikon D40...

Casio exilim...

Nikon D40....

Casio Exilim....
 [ January 10, 2009, 01:22 PM: Message edited by: EPIK ]
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89TRUNK
Member # 2506
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How hard/easy is the Nikon to work with?
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EPIK
Member # 7481
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quote: Originally posted by 89TRUNK: How hard/easy is the Nikon to work with?
Imo, its pretty hard to work with if u have never used one or have photography experience. Alot of your pictures will come out over/under exposed until u get the hang of it. I still dont know what Im doing most of the time, but I just wing it & see what comes out. It probably would help if I had a manual. What are your plans as far as what will u mostly be using it for?
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89TRUNK
Member # 2506
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quote: Originally posted by EPIK: quote: Originally posted by 89TRUNK: How hard/easy is the Nikon to work with?
Imo, its pretty hard to work with if u have never used one or have photography experience. Alot of your pictures will come out over/under exposed until u get the hang of it. I still dont know what Im doing most of the time, but I just wing it & see what comes out. It probably would help if I had a manual. What are your plans as far as what will u mostly be using it for?
Just regular stuff, family , racing, shows.... I probably don't need it but those photos look great
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EPIK
Member # 7481
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Thanks.....
If you are patient enough to practice & figure it out, then its a great camera to have, but I think my Casio takes pretty good pictures for a point & shoot. Its also easier to carry around & MUCH easier to use... [ January 10, 2009, 01:50 PM: Message edited by: EPIK ]
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Black 02 SS
Member # 5939
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I got my SD880 from Best Buy for $249.
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