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Whitekryptonit3
07-21-2010, 01:29 PM
Sorry if this is the wrong section.

First off I personally don't even own a "good" camera. Unless you count my iphone as a camera :bigeek:.

My max price is $400-$450.

These are my options, I would appreciate any response or help in purchasing a new camera.

1. Nikon - Coolpix 12.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black

2. Nikon - Coolpix S8000 14.2-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black

3. Canon - PowerShot 12.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black

4.?

5.?

As you can tell I haven't researched this much yet but I want to purchase the camera before HIN/NOPI on saturday.
grimm
07-21-2010, 01:53 PM
is there a price limit? if not get the red one (http://www.red.com/) camera

canon g10 would be my choice in the point and shoot category.
Whitekryptonit3
07-21-2010, 02:08 PM
is there a price limit? if not get the red one (http://www.red.com/) camera

canon g10 would be my choice in the point and shoot category.

My max price is $400-$450.
grimm
07-21-2010, 02:30 PM
sorry i missed that.
Get a used canon rebel xt (http://www.amazon.com/Canon-XS-Digital-18-55mm-Black/dp/B001CBKJGG/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1279736934&sr=1-2) thats was my first DSLR was. Loved it.
Elliott18t
07-21-2010, 02:32 PM
I jsut recently got a Sony alpha 230 for $380 bucks brand new. Its been a great camera for me.

this way you still get to change lenses if you want to, are on a pretty tight budget (like I was) and It can take quality pictures if you learn more about exposure etc just like with ANY camera.

If just point and shoot i would agree with G10 above, and there are still attachment for it too.
Carmine908
07-21-2010, 02:37 PM
I'm still using my first camera Nikon D100 you might be able to find one cheap its pretty old haha
Whitekryptonit3
07-21-2010, 03:05 PM
Item For Sale: Nikon D60 Slr camera



Description: I have a Nikon d60 10.2mp slr camera comes with 18-55m lens also have a also have 18-125mm lens. comes with all manuals, carrying case, and necessary hardware. Got this for xmas just don't have a need for it.:screwy:

I'm looking at buying this . Any thoughts?
92accordex
07-21-2010, 03:07 PM
I would do it.
Whitekryptonit3
07-22-2010, 09:22 AM
So any other suggestions HIN is coming up and I want an OK- Good camera.
JerseyFreshA8
07-22-2010, 04:20 PM
Im going to have to go with a Canon. Why dont you get a used rebel xti..Their getting cheaper
Whitekryptonit3
07-22-2010, 09:55 PM
Im going to have to go with a Canon. Why dont you get a used rebel xti..Their getting cheaper


I don't think I'm ready for a DSLR....I don't even own a point and shoot.