Looking for a good Digital Camera and Video Camera

**kcnychief** · October 21st, 2008

Most of you know by now I have a baby boy on the way. Looking to get a nice digital camera that is small and takes good pictures. Something in the line of Canon Powershot SD line is good for size.

Also want a camcorder that can go to DVD - thought about getting an all in one camera, but I assume the size requirement wouldn't be met.

Budget isn't too crazy, just want good quality and a durable device.

Any personal recommendations?

**Johnny** · October 22nd, 2008

I got my wife a Canon Rebel XTI Slr digital camera for mothers day - $1200.00 for everything I got with it. And, I got her a JVC 30 gig HD Digital Video for the heck of it - $799.00 ....

They are both pretty good. The canon takes great pics. Of course, now, she wants me to get her a Canon D40. Sheesh ....

jacks20 · October 22nd, 2008

I have a kodak z710 and a nikon L3. they both take great pictures. I like the z710 better because of the 10X zoom. that I use with a tripod. for better pics.

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**Aprox** · October 22nd, 2008

We have a canon SD100 and another SD model in our house and I have to say they are VERY well built cameras, All metal bodies and solid buttons. Picture quality for the size is really good as well. I'd say you are on track with the SD Powershot line.

If not that, then I'd look at some Panasonic cameras with Lumix lenses.

**kcnychief** · October 22nd, 2008

Originally Posted by Johnny

I got my wife a Canon Rebel XTI Slr digital camera for mothers day - $1200.00 for everything I got with it. And, I got her a JVC 30 gig HD Digital Video for the heck of it - $799.00 ....

They are both pretty good. The canon takes great pics. Of course, now, she wants me to get her a Canon D40. Sheesh ....

Those are probably a little out of my price range, but I'll give them a look nonetheless.

**Dark Atheist** · October 22nd, 2008

get one that can hand RAW format

**ShepsCrook** · October 22nd, 2008

For a digital camera, I'd go with a Canon PowerShot A5XX like a 570 or 590. with IS. It's a great little camera, lots of features.

Otherwise, go with a Kodak for sheer ease of use.

Dusty · October 22nd, 2008

Being a semi pro photographer.. If you want a really good digital camera under 1000.00 go for the Nikon D40 with 18-55 and 55-200 lens. It will cost somewhere around 450-600.00 Should be all the camera you will ever need.
If you want something to build on.. get the new Nikon D90.

**Dark Atheist** · October 22nd, 2008

Nikon D40 = Price inc VAT £289.00 - not bad (only 18-55mm lens though)
Price inc VAT £419.00 = with 18-55 and 55-200 lens - bit steep though
D90 = Price inc VAT £799.99- thats just obscene!!!!!

mind you if it does raw format (nef) i might look into that

edit: after looking it doesnt seem to support raw

D60 does though - whats your thoughts on that ?

**epk** · October 22nd, 2008

mm.. maybe the d40 w/o lens is a good option, then get a better one

Dusty · October 22nd, 2008

you can get the D40 a little cheaper with lens options if you look around a bit. maybe ebay.
it does support raw btw.
The kit lens 18-55 is actually a pretty sharp piece of glass. You really can't go wrong with it.
Depending on what you are going to use it for... you could get body only and then get a 18-105mm kit lens. 18-200 is pretty basic though. gives you wide plus reach.

I actually have the D40, plus a D300. and about 15 lenses.. so I blew the 700.00 mark a long time ago

**Johnny** · October 22nd, 2008

Canon handles raw format pretty well also. They are also rated better than the nikon. Although they are both very good cameras.

**Aprox** · October 23rd, 2008

Umm, not sure if anyone noticed but he said a camera that was small. The Nikon D40 is a dSLR, that falls way outside the small category, as well as price range.

Dusty · October 23rd, 2008

Then you should get a Canon Powershot SD750

**kcnychief** · October 23rd, 2008

Yeah Powershot SD seems to be the line I'm going to go with for a digital camera. No need for anything near SLR, or lenses for that matter.

Just need to pick a model - the cool thing is the high end (975 I think it was) isn't too bad, and I do like black stuff

We'll see though, then to do some research on a quality Movie Camera. I'm thinking maybe 600-700 as a high limit.

**Dark Atheist** · October 23rd, 2008

Originally Posted by Dusty

it does support raw btw.

strange all the sites i looked at said it doesnt or its not listed in the specs - now are we talking d40 or d40x or they the same model just different name?

edit: after rechecking you are right - i got confused between raw and the raw+jpeg option, it cant do raw+jpeg at the same time

**kcnychief** · December 26th, 2008

So it looks like I found my digital camera -

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1205538350143

I'm going to pick it up today after work. Sale price is $180, which isn't too bad. It really fits my needs for what I'm going to use it for, and pretty cost effective.

Have to do some research then going to look for a Digital Camcorder too. Probably would like to stay under $600 on that if I can.

**tdinc** · December 26th, 2008

Try looking at the Canon SD1100 IS ELPH. if you want to save a little money

I replaced my Casio 10 MP with it and I am very happy with the quality of the pictures. and options. Its a 8 mega pixel but the difference is not much. its a really good everyday quality camera.Cannon is the way to go

here is a nice review
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2008_...on_sd1100.html

ADD: I see you went with the ELPH, Good choice Derek

**Johnny** · December 26th, 2008

Originally Posted by kcnychief

So it looks like I found my digital camera -

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1205538350143

I'm going to pick it up today after work. Sale price is $180, which isn't too bad. It really fits my needs for what I'm going to use it for, and pretty cost effective.

Have to do some research then going to look for a Digital Camcorder too. Probably would like to stay under $600 on that if I can.

Good choice, you should like it ...

I am glad you didn't pick a Kodak. They are junk ...

**kcnychief** · December 26th, 2008

Thanks tdinc - that actually isn't a bad suggestion. I did a compare on the two -

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....29848939&catId=

The price difference is about 30 bucks, and IMO the difference in features for the 790 is well worth it. Off the top of my head the 790 has a rechargeable battery, where replacement batteries for the 1100 are around 40 bucks or so. The 790 has a bigger screen by about .5 an inch, obviously 2 more MP, a better imaging processor and so forth.

I don't think you can go wrong with either - if they were full price I may have leaned towards the 1100 or if it was the only one on sale, but with only 30 apart, I'm going with the 790

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kcnychief █▄█ ▀█▄ █ Joined: April 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,949 Reputation: 4941 Power: 305	Looking for a good Digital Camera and Video Camera Most of you know by now I have a baby boy on the way. Looking to get a nice digital camera that is small and takes good pictures. Something in the line of Canon Powershot SD line is good for size. Also want a camcorder that can go to DVD - thought about getting an all in one camera, but I assume the size requirement wouldn't be met. Budget isn't too crazy, just want good quality and a durable device. Any personal recommendations? XBOX Live Gamertag: kcnychief

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Johnny Paul Reed Smith Joined: January 2004 Location: Happy Valley Posts: 4,869 Reputation: 2369 Power: 173	Re: Looking for a good Digital Camera and Video Camera I got my wife a Canon Rebel XTI Slr digital camera for mothers day - $1200.00 for everything I got with it. And, I got her a JVC 30 gig HD Digital Video for the heck of it - $799.00 .... They are both pretty good. The canon takes great pics. Of course, now, she wants me to get her a Canon D40. Sheesh .... Paul Reed Smith.

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jacks20 OSNN Junior Addict Joined: October 2008 Posts: 2 Reputation: 0 Power: 0	Re: Looking for a good Digital Camera and Video Camera I have a kodak z710 and a nikon L3. they both take great pictures. I like the z710 better because of the 10X zoom. that I use with a tripod. for better pics. __________________ Jack UK uninterruptible power supplies

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Aprox OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: August 2004 Location: California, USA Posts: 2,735 Blog Entries: 1 Reputation: 2036 Power: 142	Re: Looking for a good Digital Camera and Video Camera We have a canon SD100 and another SD model in our house and I have to say they are VERY well built cameras, All metal bodies and solid buttons. Picture quality for the size is really good as well. I'd say you are on track with the SD Powershot line. If not that, then I'd look at some Panasonic cameras with Lumix lenses.

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kcnychief █▄█ ▀█▄ █ Joined: April 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,949 Reputation: 4941 Power: 305	Re: Looking for a good Digital Camera and Video Camera Originally Posted by Johnny I got my wife a Canon Rebel XTI Slr digital camera for mothers day - $1200.00 for everything I got with it. And, I got her a JVC 30 gig HD Digital Video for the heck of it - $799.00 .... They are both pretty good. The canon takes great pics. Of course, now, she wants me to get her a Canon D40. Sheesh .... Those are probably a little out of my price range, but I'll give them a look nonetheless. XBOX Live Gamertag: kcnychief

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Dusty Master Lurker Joined: January 2004 Posts: 16 Reputation: 10 Power: 103	Re: Looking for a good Digital Camera and Video Camera Being a semi pro photographer.. If you want a really good digital camera under 1000.00 go for the Nikon D40 with 18-55 and 55-200 lens. It will cost somewhere around 450-600.00 Should be all the camera you will ever need. If you want something to build on.. get the new Nikon D90.

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Dark Atheist OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: April 2003 Location: In The Void Posts: 6,373 Blog Entries: 9 Reputation: 1877 Power: 193	Re: Looking for a good Digital Camera and Video Camera Nikon D40 = Price inc VAT £289.00 - not bad (only 18-55mm lens though) Price inc VAT £419.00 = with 18-55 and 55-200 lens - bit steep though D90 = Price inc VAT £799.99- thats just obscene!!!!! mind you if it does raw format (nef) i might look into that edit: after looking it doesnt seem to support raw D60 does though - whats your thoughts on that ?

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Dusty Master Lurker Joined: January 2004 Posts: 16 Reputation: 10 Power: 103	Re: Looking for a good Digital Camera and Video Camera you can get the D40 a little cheaper with lens options if you look around a bit. maybe ebay. it does support raw btw. The kit lens 18-55 is actually a pretty sharp piece of glass. You really can't go wrong with it. Depending on what you are going to use it for... you could get body only and then get a 18-105mm kit lens. 18-200 is pretty basic though. gives you wide plus reach. I actually have the D40, plus a D300. and about 15 lenses.. so I blew the 700.00 mark a long time ago

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Johnny Paul Reed Smith Joined: January 2004 Location: Happy Valley Posts: 4,869 Reputation: 2369 Power: 173	Re: Looking for a good Digital Camera and Video Camera Canon handles raw format pretty well also. They are also rated better than the nikon. Although they are both very good cameras. Paul Reed Smith.

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Aprox OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: August 2004 Location: California, USA Posts: 2,735 Blog Entries: 1 Reputation: 2036 Power: 142	Re: Looking for a good Digital Camera and Video Camera Umm, not sure if anyone noticed but he said a camera that was small. The Nikon D40 is a dSLR, that falls way outside the small category, as well as price range.

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Dusty Master Lurker Joined: January 2004 Posts: 16 Reputation: 10 Power: 103	Re: Looking for a good Digital Camera and Video Camera Then you should get a Canon Powershot SD750

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kcnychief █▄█ ▀█▄ █ Joined: April 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,949 Reputation: 4941 Power: 305	Re: Looking for a good Digital Camera and Video Camera Yeah Powershot SD seems to be the line I'm going to go with for a digital camera. No need for anything near SLR, or lenses for that matter. Just need to pick a model - the cool thing is the high end (975 I think it was) isn't too bad, and I do like black stuff We'll see though, then to do some research on a quality Movie Camera. I'm thinking maybe 600-700 as a high limit. XBOX Live Gamertag: kcnychief

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Dark Atheist OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: April 2003 Location: In The Void Posts: 6,373 Blog Entries: 9 Reputation: 1877 Power: 193	Re: Looking for a good Digital Camera and Video Camera Originally Posted by Dusty it does support raw btw. strange all the sites i looked at said it doesnt or its not listed in the specs - now are we talking d40 or d40x or they the same model just different name? edit: after rechecking you are right - i got confused between raw and the raw+jpeg option, it cant do raw+jpeg at the same time

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kcnychief █▄█ ▀█▄ █ Joined: April 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,949 Reputation: 4941 Power: 305	Re: Looking for a good Digital Camera and Video Camera So it looks like I found my digital camera - http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1205538350143 I'm going to pick it up today after work. Sale price is $180, which isn't too bad. It really fits my needs for what I'm going to use it for, and pretty cost effective. Have to do some research then going to look for a Digital Camcorder too. Probably would like to stay under $600 on that if I can. XBOX Live Gamertag: kcnychief

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tdinc █▄█ ▀█▄ █ Joined: December 2003 Location: Sterling Heights, MICHIGAN Posts: 3,507 Blog Entries: 19 Reputation: 2905 Power: 168	Re: Looking for a good Digital Camera and Video Camera Try looking at the Canon SD1100 IS ELPH. if you want to save a little money I replaced my Casio 10 MP with it and I am very happy with the quality of the pictures. and options. Its a 8 mega pixel but the difference is not much. its a really good everyday quality camera.Cannon is the way to go here is a nice review http://www.steves-digicams.com/2008_...on_sd1100.html ADD: I see you went with the ELPH, Good choice Derek

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Johnny Paul Reed Smith Joined: January 2004 Location: Happy Valley Posts: 4,869 Reputation: 2369 Power: 173	Re: Looking for a good Digital Camera and Video Camera Originally Posted by kcnychief So it looks like I found my digital camera - http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1205538350143 I'm going to pick it up today after work. Sale price is $180, which isn't too bad. It really fits my needs for what I'm going to use it for, and pretty cost effective. Have to do some research then going to look for a Digital Camcorder too. Probably would like to stay under $600 on that if I can. Good choice, you should like it ... I am glad you didn't pick a Kodak. They are junk ... Paul Reed Smith.

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kcnychief █▄█ ▀█▄ █ Joined: April 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,949 Reputation: 4941 Power: 305	Re: Looking for a good Digital Camera and Video Camera Thanks tdinc - that actually isn't a bad suggestion. I did a compare on the two - http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....29848939&catId= The price difference is about 30 bucks, and IMO the difference in features for the 790 is well worth it. Off the top of my head the 790 has a rechargeable battery, where replacement batteries for the 1100 are around 40 bucks or so. The 790 has a bigger screen by about .5 an inch, obviously 2 more MP, a better imaging processor and so forth. I don't think you can go wrong with either - if they were full price I may have leaned towards the 1100 or if it was the only one on sale, but with only 30 apart, I'm going with the 790 XBOX Live Gamertag: kcnychief