I could give you a few model numbers, and suggest that you buy one, instead, I am going to give you a methodology that will result in your buying a camera that is pleasing to you.
1. Make a list in order of importance (to you) of how you would like to use the camera. This will help you decide the MINIMUM resolution in MegaPixels that you will be satisfied with. I.E. if a lot of 8X10 or larger prints are expected, then start with a 3MP camera. Otherwise, it might satisfy your needs if you purchased a 2MP camera.
2. Next, make a list of the features you would like to have on the camera. I.E. full manual control, or just point and shoot (and everything in between).
3. Decide if Sound, Movie capability, and large telephoto/Macro capabilities are necessary.
4. Read the reviews at this site, of the camera's that seem to fit your desires. Then, read the reviews done at one or two other sites of the same Cameras. Not, because Phil doesn't do a great job reviewing a camera, but because each reviewer has a personal point of view, and will in many subtle ways inject a bit of subjective opinion along with the technical descriptions, that might help to sway you one way or another.
5. Find a store that has the two or three cameras that you have decided merit consideration, and pick up the camera, play with it as much as you can, try taking a few pictures with the camera (this is sometimes difficult as they are usually tethered without a memory card or Batteries, but I found that some of the stores would accomodate me and put memory and batteries in the camera).
6. Buy the camera that has most of the features that you desire, and feels right in your hands.
7. Don't forget to include the cost of additional items such as:
A) Extra memory
B) Extra Batteries
C) auxillary lenses
D) Filters - to help protect the lens (if the camera will accept them).
E) Protective Case(s)
F) Out of camera storage media for when you can't get to the computer to download the images (something like the Digital Wallet, Iomega Fotoshow...etc.).
IMHO items A, B D and E are mandatory, all the others are truely optional.
Good Luck!
Mike D.
Can anyone please help me.?
Iam interested in buying a good digital camera.I have no idea where
to start.My current camera is an Olympus OM=1,and I swear by it.I
have used it profesionally and at home.I have had many others but
always go back to my OM1...I want to finally move ahead with the
times and would like to buy the best camera for around the
US$1000....Any help would be very much apreciated....Thank
you......Donjure
