sailor86 Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 This may seem like a bizarre place to post this question but my tech help website is acting a bit snobby here as of late. Anyway, I've got the new pc, the new printer/scanner/copier. Now all I need is an affordable digital camera. What specs do I look for? What features do I absolutely need? I'm looking to spend between $100-$200. Any advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lzfan715 Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 I have a Polariod, it was about $100 and I really like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TypeO Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 This may seem like a bizarre place to post this question but my tech help website is acting a bit snobby here as of late. Anyway, I've got the new pc, the new printer/scanner/copier. Now all I need is an affordable digital camera. What specs do I look for? What features do I absolutely need? I'm looking to spend between $100-$200. Any advice? I got this one at Sears 2 days ago for $109, in the clearance cabinet. I think they're selling the L18 now, higher ISO speed, larger LED screen and optical zoom. But the one I have is still 8 megapixels, which is a great size pic. Got a 2-gig card for it for another $18 I'm satisfied. But the Coolpix L18 is only $139, which is still a great price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailor86 Posted May 26, 2008 Author Share Posted May 26, 2008 That's nice, but I'm really looking for a digital camera. One I can load onto my pc and email and stuff like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lzfan715 Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 I think you can do that with those. I can with mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TypeO Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 That's nice, but I'm really looking for a digital camera. One I can load onto my pc and email and stuff like that. uh, that's what they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailor86 Posted May 26, 2008 Author Share Posted May 26, 2008 uh, that's what they are. Last I checked, polaroids were a self-developing instamatic camera that didn't interface with nothin' but itself. Unless they've changed the definition of the word. You're probably a youngster who's more hip on the technology than I am (but I sure do try). My expertise with Polaroid is limited to my knowledge of this heroin junkie friend of mine who used to shoplift Polaroid film from 7-11s to make his dope money. Correct me if I'm wrong but digital is the total antithesis of polaroid. Unlike, like I said, they changed the vocabulary so the company called Polaroid could keep up and have a slice of the new wave tech pie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebk Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 I like Canon because you can use regular AA batteries in it so you don't have to worry about your batteries dying with no place to recharge them. Although more brands may do that now (I bought mine about 3 years ago). And, yes, Polaroid and Kodak have gone digital now. Gotta keep up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lzfan715 Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Last I checked, polaroids were a self-developing instamatic camera that didn't interface with nothin' but itself. Unless they've changed the definition of the word. You're probably a youngster who's more hip on the technology than I am (but I sure do try). My expertise with Polaroid is limited to my knowledge of this heroin junkie friend of mine who used to shoplift Polaroid film from 7-11s to make his dope money. Correct me if I'm wrong but digital is the total antithesis of polaroid. Unlike, like I said, they changed the vocabulary so the company called Polaroid could keep up and have a slice of the new wave tech pie. Polariod is a brand of cameras, meaning that they make many types of cameras. My Camera That is exactly what I have and I am happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailor86 Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 I see. Please forgive an old-schooler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lzfan715 Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 It's okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TypeO Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Last I checked, polaroids were a self-developing instamatic camera that didn't interface with nothin' but itself. Unless they've changed the definition of the word. You're probably a youngster who's more hip on the technology than I am (but I sure do try). My expertise with Polaroid is limited to my knowledge of this heroin junkie friend of mine who used to shoplift Polaroid film from 7-11s to make his dope money. Correct me if I'm wrong but digital is the total antithesis of polaroid. Unlike, like I said, they changed the vocabulary so the company called Polaroid could keep up and have a slice of the new wave tech pie. :lolo: Thanks for the nice thought. Since I'll be 48 in July, it's always welcome when I get ID'd at the convenience store or whatnot. But yes, you are correct - Polaroid has indeed kept up by going digital. Polaroid has always meant a company to me, not a product. I never quite used Polaroid as a genericized trademark like Xerox and Kleenex, but I know many people did, hence your confusion. Back on topic - your price range should net you a very capable and satisfactory camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evermore Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 I've had olympus, fuji, panasonic cameras and they were all OK, but my latest has been a Canon pocket camera and it is hands down the winner. It only cost $150 and takes amazing pictures. I dont think you could go wrong with a Canon at any price. It doesnt hurt to buy last years models either. Thats how I got mine and it is still very advanced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrum Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Sayyyyy bruth-uh!! Don't follow the digital crowd. Go to EBAY and grab one of the old Nikon F's, some Agfa APX black and white film, some Pyro PMK developer and then go register for some photo classes. Kodachrome is still available too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Sony Cyber-Shot ($250-$300) Hands down the BEST digital camera I have ever owned (and I've gone thru several). No annoying extracting/retracting lens to wait on (which can make all the difference in getting the shot or not) -- just point and shoot. So slim it fits in any pocket, so small folks won't even realize your taking photos (ideal for concerts) and elegant but unobtrusive enough for formal occasions. I've got a DSC-T9 (6 megapixel) but there have been improved models released in the two years since I got mine. Even at 6 megapixel, the image quality is super crisp and clear. Get a Sony Cyber-Shot -- you'll never want to use any other camera again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailor86 Posted June 3, 2008 Author Share Posted June 3, 2008 Well fellas, I went ahead and made a choice and brought home an Aiptek HD DV camcorder. Takes great photos but the playback of the video seems to lack a little quality. I'm emailing them to see what I can do about that. It ran me about $200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrum Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Well fellas, I went ahead and made a choice and brought home an Aiptek HD DV camcorder. Takes great photos but the playback of the video seems to lack a little quality. I'm emailing them to see what I can do about that. It ran me about $200. Aw, man!!! Am I the only one shooting film anymore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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