Need reccomendations on digital camera

[Debi]

I spent this afternoon shopping for a new digital camera. I saw a couple that I liked, but it looks like my favorite is a Panasonic Lumix.

Does anyone own this camera? If so, can you provide feedback, positive or negative? I'm looking for a camera with a decent zoom (so that I can take pictures while in WDW), and I want something in between basic and high-tech. I'm looking to spend between $150-$200 for the camera. Suggestions?

 

[wdwmom2]

Sorry I can't help you with the Panasonic, but I have a Canon S3 that I purchased about a month ago. Very easy to use like a point and shoot, but also have used it manually with no problems. It is a little over what you want to spend, but not that much. I paid $248 for mine. It has great zoom, 12x optical. I am extremely pleased with it.

Here is a link to some of the pics I have taken with it... http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1251752

 

[JR6ooo4]

I spent this afternoon shopping for a new digital camera. I saw a couple that I liked, but it looks like my favorite is a Panasonic Lumix.

Does anyone own this camera? If so, can you provide feedback, positive or negative? I'm looking for a camera with a decent zoom (so that I can take pictures while in WDW), and I want something in between basic and high-tech. I'm looking to spend between $150-$200 for the camera. Suggestions?

check out the DISphotography board....
http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=97

I have a hard time remembering all the models but I think many folks there like that one...

Mikeeee

 

[Debi]

Sharon, can you post a link to the specifics of the camera? Thanks!!

 

[Forevryoung]

Sorry I can't help you with the Panasonic, but I have a Canon S3 that I purchased about a month ago. Very easy to use like a point and shoot, but also have used it manually with no problems. It is a little over what you want to spend, but not that much. I paid $248 for mine. It has great zoom, 12x optical. I am extremely pleased with it.

Here is a link to some of the pics I have taken with it... http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1251752

Where did you find it for $248???? I cant find it for less than $355!

 

[wdwmom2]

Sharon, can you post a link to the specifics of the camera? Thanks!!

I like this website, but it sure is alot of reading! http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_reviews/s3is.html

 

[wdwmom2]

Where did you find it for $248???? I cant find it for less than $355!

I'm sorry , I meant $348. I bought it at Circuit City, they price matched Walmart.com for me. Sorry for the mistake .


ETA... Dell.com did have it on for $319 with free shipping when I bought mine.

 

[javaj]

I'm sort of a point-and-shoot digital camera fanatic. I can't stay away from the deals. In the last 5 years, I've had Olympus, Nikon, Canon, HP, Kodak, and Sony. I love the Sony cameras. I have a Sony DSC-T33 and a Sony DSC-L1 and I love them both. This is probably the longest I've gone without getting a new digital camera (about 1 year since I got the last Sony)

Edited to add: I usually check techbargains.com or fatwallet.com to wait for and find deals

 

[chyam]

I have had 2 Sony Cyber shots my present one is the DSC-T5. I can 't remember how much I paid for it but I don't think it was very expensive. The reason I love this camera so much is it is thin is about 3in by 5in and has a large screen to see the pictures, it slides into my fanny pack with no problem, I am a person who does not like to DRAG a camera around and this is so small I can even slide it in a pocket, it takes great photos although it only has a 3x optical lens there are times I wish I had more but that means more bulk. I bought mine at Best Buy.

 

[wdwmom2]

Forevryoung

Here is the S3 for $348.99 http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Cano...49955/catOid/-13062/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

 

[Debi]

Bump! Any thoughts on the Lumix?

 

[I'mNoPrince]

I'm also looking .

I have a Sony N1 that I got a great deal on last year . It stinks great features but can't take an action shot to save my life.

I'm also looking at the Lumix for it's image stabilazation as DW has shaky hands .

I found this one today that seems to be a SE one jump up from the one your looking at.

They are also adding free shipping right now as well if your looking for an on-line purchase.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...000050018&type=product&tab=1&id=1134704190061