Which Camera Should I Purchase?

[tarheelmjfan]

I'm clueless about cameras & thought this would be the place for educated opinions. I want to purchase my DS(16) a camera for Christmas, so I don't have to worry that he'll destroy mine. He's also getting a replacement Ipod & a laptop, so I want to get the cheapest one possible that is decent & contains the features he'll use. (He didn't actually ask for the camera.) Anyway, I'm thinking he'd like a digital camera that can also be used sort of like a camcorder. Will this be outrageously expensive? Should I just get him a 60 min. digital camcorder instead? I want to start looking for deals & want to know what I'm looking for. Thanks in advance for your advice. It will be very much appreciated.

 

[DesertBell]

You said that you want to get a camera that has the features he'll use; could you be more specific about which features those are?

A lot of digital point and shoot cameras have a movie function, although the amount of time they'll record is limited by the size of the memory card.

Also, I know you don't want to spend a lot, but since for many people price is relative, could you give us a price range to work with? Thanks

 

[tarheelmjfan]

You said that you want to get a camera that has the features he'll use; could you be more specific about which features those are?

A lot of digital point and shoot cameras have a movie function, although the amount of time they'll record is limited by the size of the memory card.

Also, I know you don't want to spend a lot, but since for many people price is relative, could you give us a price range to work with? Thanks

Thanks for the quick reply. He's not the most responsible 16 yr. old on the planet. He's on his 3rd cell phone, if that tells you anything. He'll want to be able to take pics & record video to share online. That's pretty much it. I really don't know where to start as for as pricing goes. I don't know how much they are. Basically, I want to get the cheapest digital camera, w/ movie function, available. As long as it takes clear pics, he'll be fine with it. For him, it will be a toy.

 

[DesertBell]

I have a Nikon Coolpix s210 that does everything he would need. You can get it for $150 right now shipped with a 2 gb memory card at Buydig.com. http://www.buydig.com/shop/product....dium=cpc&utm_campaign=NKCPS210K&sku=NKCPS210K

However,there are cameras out there that are even less expensive that would fulfill your needs. know that Kodak and Samsung have cameras out that are under $100 and have a movie mode, although I don't know what the limitations are.

You might try going to your local Target and playing around with some of the cameras there, I know they have a couple p& s under $100, as well.

I wish I could be more help! Good luck!

 

[Aardvarks]

http://www.samsungcamera.com/product/pro_view.asp?prol_uid=4153&cat_uid=10

http://www.popphoto.com/camera_review/samsung-l100.html

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-8-1MP...7?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1221867399&sr=8-7

See what kind of deal there is to be had on a Samsung

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-8-1MP...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1221867399&sr=8-1

The S860 is a nice digital camera as is the L100.

You will get more camera for your buck with Samsung as they are not a 'name' like Nikon. Dont worry tho' they make cameras for Pentax. In fact the current award winning Pentax SLRs are built by Samsung using a Samsung sensor and chipset.

I use a high end Samsung digital SLR with class topping 14.6 meg sensor and this cost me similar money to a hobby spec Nikon or Canon

The Fuji Finepix range is also a good value range and punches way above its weight.

 

[paigeluvsdisney]

look at the canon's

 

[My2Girls66]

I have a Canon p&s- A560 that does what you are looking for- does a good job too(and I'm partial to Nikon). A friend of mine just bought this years update of it- the A590IS for $130.

 

[tarheelmjfan]

Thanks for the additional suggestions. I haven't bought one yet. I'm waiting to see how much a computer is going to cost us 1st.

 

[abbingtonmatt]

Try canon or sony digital point and shoot cameras ..They are good.