You will notice that there's no pleasing photograph to the right of these words. It's a little sad, I know. But the lack of visual today is my way of "illustrating" a problem. It's taken me this long to just come right out and say it, so now I'm going to say it--I do not own a camera. This was fine for a while, but I'm starting to tire of pulling pictures off the internet. I want the photos on DDL to be my own, at least for the most part. Also, you need to see the things I'm eating, drinking, and cooking. For example, I really want to show you what my Parmesan Crisps look like.
So I'm asking for your help. I am not a good shopper but I know for a fact that many of you are. I'm also not great at figuring out which camera would serve me best. Please, I beg of you--yes, I said "beg"--tell me what kind of digital camera you have, why you like or dislike it, and how much you paid for it. I'm looking for a fairly simple number, and I'm willing to pay around a hundred bucks. Are there sales or secret discount websites I should know about? Let's hear it! Leave your tips in the comments, and for those of you who are wary of doing so, please summon your courage and help a camera-seeking sister out. Besides, it's Friday and you know you're going to be slacking off at work anyway.
Whoever gives me the best lead gets a huge, whopping batch of Parmesan Crisps. And my lifelong love and affection, of course.
OK, go!
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Ok, um...we just got a Flip camera. It takes video, which is cool, plus it hooks right up to a computer via a USB port. It might not be a traditional still digital camera, per se (you can freeze-frame to get a still shot), but the orignal version runs fairly cheap (about $130). Plus the company was just bought out, so they must be doing something right...
I totally agree with Daddy Soul Donut. The Flip camera is awesome. No accessories to worry about plus the software is already in the camera so no reading any directions. A more "traditional" camera I would suggest is the Kodak EasyShare 8.2 Megapixel Digital Cameria which ranges from $79.99 to $123.49 right now at BestBuy. Or the Canon - PowerShot 8.0-Megapixel Digital ELPH Camera is always a crowd pleaser that costs about $160 at BestBuy. For this type of product I would want to buy it a well know bricks and mortar type of place. Also, I would go for the protection plan b/c they are becoming so cheap now-a-days.
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This is the current version of my camera, the Canon Powershot SD 1000 (also mentioned by Jay-Jay above). I lurve my camera. Small and compact. Takes great pictures and video. Digital zoom, even all the way out, is still nice and crisp. I have to play around with the settings to get the shot I want, especially in low light, but that's part of the fun. I just plug it up to my laptop with the USB and download to iphoto. No software needed.
The only thing that's a pain is the battery. Canon has their own funky battery packs, so I couldn't use the rechargables I already had. And the camera doesn't give you any warning if the battery is running low. The icon starts flashing and 30 seconds later you're done.
I would keep it simple, nothing too fancy... I have a Kodak 7 mega pixel. It is great, nice and small and easy to use.
Perfect for the Bar Scene, or events, and cant rave enough about the ease of use.
Sorry about your Saint's CB, they had a great season, and played tough to the end.
I love my Nikon Coolpix L4, which was pretty inexpensive and totally reliable. It's not as cool looking as the Canon Powershot (you could definitely take that out on a date), but the Nikon name is a brand to trust and two AA batteries last a lot longer than in most other cameras of this class. Plus, the software to manage your photos is easy to use. Good luck!
Ah, but there is a pleasing photo off there to the left. ;)
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