Camera Recomendations??

[Daysleeper40]

Hi All,

Just wondering if any of you would like to share details of what camera you own and if you would recommend it?

I am looking to buy a second camera. I currently have a MJU 725 SW which is shock proof and waterproof and I can take it everywhere without worrying about breaking it - which is great as I'm quite clumsy! However, I am enjoying this photography lark and would also like a camera that gives me a bit more manual control. I don't want a DSLR but a step up from my point and shoot would be nice.

SO - I'm looking at around the £200 mark. Am considering an Olympus SP-560 or maybe a Fuji S5700 which is even cheaper. I big requirement is to take XD cards as I don't want to start on a new format. I could be talked around for the right camera though!

Anyone want to help me choose?

 

[Graeme]

I've got a Canon S3 IS which sounds about right for you. There's a thread on the photography board which I've linked below for you for this camera. You should be able to pick one up for around the £200 mark if you shop around.


http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1235546

 

[Daysleeper40]

Thanks Graeme - I have been spending quite a lot of time lurking on the photography board and it was that thread that really inspired me to start looking for a new camera

The only thing that puts me off the Canon is the memory type - and I also havn't managed to find one in my price bracket. Maybe I'm just not looking in the right places

 

[Eeyore's Tailfinder]

Another one in the Canon camp!

Me and DBF have the IXUS 75 and it's an awesome little camera - produces fantastic photos and small enough to pop in your pocket... perfect for us!

That's around £150 I think - we had an IXUS 40 before that and just 'upgraded'

 

[jns]

. I big requirement is to take XD cards as I don't want to start on a new format. I could be talked around for the right camera though!

Anyone want to help me choose?

Have a look at the price of cards these days they have come down alot
and check out the photograph board

 

[Graeme]

The only thing that puts me off the Canon is the memory type - and I also havn't managed to find one in my price bracket. Maybe I'm just not looking in the right places

The SD cards are dirt cheap at My Memory, and look online for a camera. They're usually a lot cheaper than High Street shops. Google shopping turns up quite a few.

 

[Eeyore's Tailfinder]

Check out Ebuyer for SD cards... they can be dirt cheap as Graeme said

 

[Cyrano]

Check out Ebuyer for SD cards... they can be dirt cheap as Graeme said

Got DP a 2Gb SD card from play.com for £6.99 delivered.
Goes perfect with the Ricoh Caplio R6 that we recently purchased to replace a trust worthly, but sadly dead Olympus Zoom50
The Ricoh has the equivalent of a 28 - 200mm zoom in film camera terms

 

[Eeyore's Tailfinder]

I actually bought our camera from Play.com!

If anyone you know has a Varsity (student pub chain) card, you get 5% off... not much, but every little helps!

I would love an SLR, but I love the convenience of popping a camera in my pocket... PLUS the fact I haven't got that much to spend on a camera, PLUS I probably wouldn't know how to use it properly... I just love taking photos, but don't know the ins and outs. The Ixus is perfect if you're like me. Top quality, without actually being an SLR