Suggest camera for ~12k

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Hi all,

I’ll be getting a camera from US. Can you suggest me some good ones( I have no idea where to look for). The requirements are,

  1. Compact
  2. Usable by novice.
  3. Decent clarity and zoom.

Plz help. TIA.

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u seem to have the same requirement i had when i got mine abt 2 months back…so i will suggest the same thing i got for me , i.e the CANON IXUS 70…very compact , exxxcellent photo quality / well yes its a CANON \ …compact , the shirt pocket is actually big for it …easy to handle , nice screen , face recognition , decent macro and manual controls too…i got it from abroad , however it easily fits under 12k here in india now , jus checked jjmehta they selling it for 12k with a 1gb card…+ pouch + 2 yrs of indian warranty , excellent go in for it…eyes shut…

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Newegg.com - Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Silver 8.0 MP Wide Angle Digital Camera

Newegg.com - Canon PowerShot SX100 IS Black 8.0 MP Digital Camera

Newegg.com - Canon SD850 IS Silver 8.0 MP Digital Camera

Newegg.com - Canon PowerShot A720 IS Silver 8.0 MP Digital Camera

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Thanks hanzy, Udit for superfast replies :slight_smile:

I have decided for Canon IXUS70, mainly because to compactness and point-and-shoot operation. and they are giving away 2 gb card free :smiley: Only thing it lacks is image stabilization.

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buy Canon PowerShot SD850 IS (Digital IXUS 950 IS) as it is the same size with image stabilization :smiley:

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But it is for 80$ more! That’s quite lot. Anyways, I was quit bent on sx100 as well, I’ll get that if I plan to spend that much. 10x zoom looks enticing :wink:

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I think sony is best for shaky hands.

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Thanks for that generally generalized statement. :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:

@Deus Ex: Lemme give you some recommendations

  1. Always opt for models with Image Stabilization. Trust me, this matters. You don’t want all your non-flash night-snaps to come out blurry and then blame your camera for it. You can add memory later but not image stabilization.

  2. Go for features and a 1GB card right now. Add in another huge card later, even with all the photography I do I have never run out of space on a 1GB. :slight_smile:

  3. What features? IS, wide-angle lens (<35mm), a big LCD, build quality and Li-ion are top on my priority for a compact.

Brands/Models?

Sony W80/W100/W200 - IS, excellent build quality. BUT no 28mm wide-angle, only 3x zoom
Canon IXUS series with IS - look for 28mm models. Excellent build again but limited zoom range mostly.
Panasonic TZ3 models - 28mm, 10x zoom, and IS. And compact.
Fuji F50fd - IS, excellent low-light shots, very good build. No wide-angle.

That’s my choices. You know what to get, shop right and do post if you have narrowed down your choices.

Payne

PS: Please don’t buy stuff for “offers”. My friend bought a Kodak $&*@ cuz it got a 2GB free. :expressionless: Please.

Those are my pick. Look for the ones which

  1. For 12k (USD 300$), you SHOULD get IS, more than 3x zoom and great style.
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@Payne

Had I been buying this for myself, beleive me I would have considered. But this is a case of a female friend(that makes it harder to explain :slight_smile: ) gifting this cam to her parents. So my prime criteria were compactness and point-and-shoot interface.

Anyways, I know how important IS is. So I have settled for SX100. I’m a big fan of Canon so don’t really feel like going into Sony’s territory :slight_smile: Rest of the brands she might not have heard about and hence skeptic about.

The 2 GB card is NOT a criterion but I would prefer getting it free :smiley:

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Double post! X-(

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Fair 'nuff.

If you’re looking at the Canon SX100, you can also look at the Sony DSC-H3. I was a fan of Canon till I ended up with a Sony H2. Faster focus, great navigation system (jogwheel system) and better control. Of course, the Canon alternative had a better screen.

Digital Cameras Side-by-Side, 2 cameras: Digital Photography Review

That’s for your help. The biggest difference is that the Sony is lighter/smaller and has a MUCH stronger flash + battery system which helps a lot in social parties/normal snaps. The Canon has more manual control and so is better suited to the enthusiast.

Take your pic. (no pun!) :slight_smile:

Payne

PS: Btw, I still feel you’re better off with a Canon Ixus or Sony W-series or the Panasonic!

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Enjoying with my Sony DSC-W70 from long!

If you travel around and take your camera around, clicking unnecessarily, get extra battery and a larger card.

Video recording is awesome as well at full quality! That’s how my 1GB card fills up easily :frowning: Usually at stage shows and parties..