buying a new camera [Archive]

xSILENTx

11-04-2004, 08:22 PM

Well my moms tired of me borrowing her camera so shes geting me one for xmas. i dont know much about camera at all all i know is that i want clear pics and maybe a short video clip with sound.

I was looking at these 2 so far and there at the price range i wanna go for.

canon powershot (http://www.etronics.com/product.asp?stk_code=canpowa400s&store=&catid=4024)

nikon cool pix (http://www.etronics.com/product.asp?stk_code=nikcoolpix3200&store=&catid=4024)

If you have any other suggestions let me know but i definalty dont want to go over 200.

galantv600

11-05-2004, 09:26 AM

whats up bro, id say go with Sony. Ive had pretty good experience when it comes to it. Ill PM you the details. But ask Dado which one would best since hes got some really good images on here.

H00T

11-05-2004, 01:30 PM

I would also go with Sony. They have a lot of features, but are simple to use. They are very user friendly and are dependable. I have a Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-P73 4.1-megapixel that works great for a very reasonable price.

galantv600

11-08-2004, 08:47 AM

i can seem to ifind mine online.. i have a cybershot and MINI DV video cam. for pics, the cybershot is much better and reliable to capture the images. for vid viceversa. Since both of mine can do both of filming and pics. Ill post the actual info on them if you want. All the pics of my galant you've seen on TGC have been with the Cybershot.

l3it3r

11-08-2004, 10:54 AM

get a sony video cam, and a nikon still

AnGeLeIgH

11-08-2004, 11:38 AM

I have a Powershot and I think it's pretty cool! Pictures are nice and shooting video is just as easy as snapping a picture...even for me! :) Though I have the SD100 and I'm not sure what the differences are between that and the one you are looking at!

AlphaAndOmega

11-08-2004, 02:20 PM

i heard when it comes to lower end digital cameras, sony is better than canon

Tonk

11-08-2004, 02:24 PM

And you have to remember, you get what you pay for. It's best to spend the money and get a really good one the first time around. I spent $300 on my camera, and another couple hundred on accessories (batteries, memory card, etc.) and it's worth the money I spent. It's not the best camera out there, but it's good for what I need it for.