Inexpensive Digital Cameras

A Great Little Camera , with alot of Features !
I Saw this Camera walking the Streets of NYC at a Camera Shop and Fell in Love with it ! I have Been a Film Guy for Years and Just Purchased a Digital Camera a Year and A half ago , so this digital Stuff is All New to Me . I have Made My living with a Camera and My Cameras were always Canon . I used Canon A-1s up till a Year Ago, Could No longer Buy the Film I use ,So I Bought a Canon D-20 , its a Great Camera, I Do things with Digital I Couldnt Get Away with on Film ,But its a Big Camera and sometimes , I dont Feel Like Loading all the Gear . Camera Bag , Lens and so Forth , thats were this Camera Comes in ! The Reason I Bought this was so I can Always Have a Camera on Me at All Times , The Best Shots Always Happen When You Dont Have A Camera on You! Happens Everytime !Now I Have seen some People Saying this or that , You have to look at the Facts , 1st it is What it is , Meaning its in between A Point and Shoot And A SLR Camera , there is a Trade off for Everything , Here You Get Alot of Camera in A small package .Some Examples of this , It has a Manual Mode , I use this Just Like A 35mm Film Camera , I love that and You can Set the ISO like on a Film Camera , Now also the Lens is Equal to Lens from 36mm to 432mm ! This gives You A Wide Angle Lens 36mm ,a Standard Lens 50mm , A Portrait Lens 100mm , A Telephoto Lens 200mm And a 300mm and 400mm Telephoto Lens , All On one Camera ! Think if You had to Carry all That ! I usually Do ! Now with a 4GB SDHC Card You Get About 768 Pictures ! Thats 21 Rolls of 36 exp Film !Have You Carryed 21 Rolls of Film or Tryed Loading a Roll of Film in Cold Weather ? I Have , its not Fun to Be in the Middle of a Shoot and You Run Out of Film ! Also The savings alone of Not Buying Film anymore Will Pay For The Camera . The One Draw Back to This Camera is You Cant Store The Pictures To Raw Data , But Again the Trade off is The Size of The Camera . if Your Doing Blow-ups to 8×10 the Quality of The Pictures are Great , Meaning its Better to Have A Smaller Picture then No Picture at All ! The other Draw Back is The Manual Focus , But Again Thats one of The Trade-offs . Now this also is a Video Camera and with 4GBs they claim 1 Hour of Video with Stereo Sound ! Try that with Your 35mm Film Camera !There is Alot to this Camera and for Me , it will take awhile to Learn each one , But thats Part of The Fun of it !No Camera will take Great Pictures , The Camera is Just a Tool , its The Person Behind the Camera That Creates Great Pictures , This is a Fun Camera and if Your Having Fun , You will Take Great Pictures ! Cheers
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The PowerShot SD950 IS Digital ELPH, with its curved sleek Titanium body, is as powerful as it is exquisite: There’s a high-resolution 12.1 megapixel CCD, an Optical Image Stabilizer, 2.5-inch LCD, ISO 1600, Auto ISO Shift, and 3.7x optical zoom. Face Detection Technology is also on board to automatically give you the shot you’re looking for. 2.5 TFT vari-angle color LCD screen; Optical Viewfinder Exposure Controls - Program AE, Auto ISO Shift; AE Lock ISO Sensitivity - Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 Shoot pictures in the Widescreen Resolution Option (4000×2248) to view them full screen on your widescreen TV or Computer monitor! Built-in flash controls - Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Slow Synchro Shooting Modes - Auto, Camera M, Special Scene (Portrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO 3200, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot), Color Accent, Color Swap, Digital Macro, Stitch Assist, Movie Self-Timer - 2-sec./10-sec., Custom Up to 1.5fps Continuous Shooting SD/SDHC/MultiMediaCard (MMC)/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus Card Slot A 32MB MMC Plus Card is included, however we suggest purchasing an Optional 2GB Memory card. It will allow you to store a lot more Video and images, as well as take advantage of the camera’s high Resolution abilities. Interfaces - USB2.0, A/V out (NTSC/PAL) Print directly to Canon CP/SELPHY Compact and PIXMA Photo Printers or any PictBridge compatible printer via included USB cable without a computer! Take up to 240 shots per charge with included NB-5L battery and LCD screen on (Up to 580 shots with LCD screen off) Approximate Unit Dimensions - (WxHxD) 3.78 x 2.36 x 1.09; Unit Weight - 5.82 oz (Body only without memory card and battery)
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A sad husband - bought the Powershot 950 over G9
I loved everything about this Camera. I tried it out in the shop and liked everything: the feel, the flexibility, the large LCD, and even the umm.. ‘utilitarian’ look that’s reminiscent of the range finder of yester years.

However, my better half took one look at it and said. “boy it is ugly, and I only need something that’s point-n-shoot”.

So, in the end, I have to give up all the good points about G9 and ended up buying a powershot 950.

Excellent buy
This camera performs as well as can be expected. Great digital pictures. Easy to handle even for people with big hands. Well worth the money.

Good value
Point-n-shoot cameras are not to be confused with SLRs and ought not be directly compared to them. I’ve had several Canon’s of both types. This particular model is nifty. Great quality shots, very small form factor. Only drawback for me was the circular navigation button. Each part of the button was flush with the back of the camera, and devoid of any tactile sensitivity. It was difficult for me to use the button without actually looking at it. Not a big deal for most, probably.

If you’re willing to do a basic study of photography and learn about exposure, lighting, aperture, ISO, and f-stop, you’ll get great use of this camera. While the feature set is admittedly slimmer than an SLR (see previous comment on such comparisons,) there are definitely enough settings you can manipulate easily and produce some great looking photographs.

One thing that I’ve noticed is that this teeny tiny lens can somehow find a good middle ground when attempting to balance a high-contrast subject, such dimly lit tree against a brightly lit sky. Such composition seems a trade off in most cases with the SLR (at least I haven’t gotten the hang of it yet,) but the point-n-shoot seems to capture the best of both worlds on such shots.

Definitely best used in daylight, or at slow speeds with a steady hand or tripod. I’m not particularly fond of the quality of images produced using the flash, unless it’s the slow-sync setting.

The video clip setting is another nice feature. They’re AVI (read: memory hog,) but great quality and fun to capture short 1 minute episodes. Honestly, I run them through iMovie on my Mac to convert to QuickTime and downsize a little bit.

I’ve owned three different versions of this lower-end model and have been happy with each one.
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Great value, great service
After doing a lot of research, purchasing here definitely gave me the best value. Delivery was prompt and my camera was in perfect shape.

8-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
10x image-stabilized optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD display
Face Detection technology and in-camera red-eye fix
18 shooting modes, including 7 special scene modes; Print/Share button
Powered by 2 AA-size batteries (2 alkaline batteries included); stores images on SD memory cards (16MB memory card included)
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Even when the kids can’t sit still and the light is less than ideal, the amazing, the PowerShot A570 IS lets you capture life’s special moments — perfectly. Optical Image Stabilizer Technology keeps images crisp even when you’re zoomed way in. The ISO 1600 and High ISO Auto settings reduce blur when the lights are down low. Plus, the A570 IS is packed with easy-to-use creative and convenient features you’ll love.
Life doesn’t give you second chances to capture special times. That’s why the elegant PowerShot A570 IS is equipped with Canon’s acclaimed Image Stabilizer Technology that automatically detects and corrects camera shake - one of the leading causes of fuzzy or blurred shots. So now even when you’re zooming in tight you can get the steady, crisp, brilliant images. With DIGIC III, you get images of superior quality, the camera functions at top efficiency and battery life is significantly enhanced. What’s more, DIGIC III enables Canon’s newly improved Face Detection Technology and Red-eye Correction to give you better, more true-to-life people shots. Beside stills there’s highly flexible movie mode, you can create the movie that’s perfect for any application. ISO Sensitivity - Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800&1600 equivalent (Standard Output Sensitivity. Recommended Exposure Index) White Balance Control - Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Underwater) and Custom Normal Flash Range - 1.5-11 ft./45cm-3.5m (W), 1.5-7.2 ft./45cm-2.2m (T) Macro Flash Range - 1.0-1.5 ft./30-45cm (W/T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto) Shooting Modes - Auto, Creative P, Av, TV, M, Image - Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Night Scene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater), Indoor, Kids&Pets, Night Snapshot, Stitch Assist and Movie Self-Timer - 2&10 seconds delay, Custom Continuous Shooting - 1.7 fps Still Image - EXIF 2.2 (JPEG) Movie - AVI (Image Motion JPEG, Audio WAVE) Interface - USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B jack) Video Out - NTSC/PAL Dimensions - Width 3.52 x Height 2.53 x Depth 1.69 inch (89.5 x 64.3 x 42.8mm) Weight - 6.17 ounces / 175 grams (camera body only)
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Canon PowerShot SD850 IS Digital ELPH camera has an impressive array of top-tier photo features including an advanced ultra-compact zoom lens and optical viewfinder to easily capture, record and share brilliant images under a full range of shooting conditions, all within a curvaceous, eye-catching compact design. It is a digital camera that will really get your creative juices flowing. It starts with a high resolution 8.0 Megapixel CCD, a 4x Optical Zoom with Canon’s exclusive UA Lens and an Optical Image Stabilizer for steady zooming. There’s also a DIGIC III Image Processor with Face Detection and Red-eye correction, an ISO 1600 setting for sharper images in low light, 5 Movie Modes and a 2.5-inch PureColor LCD with scratch-resistant, anti-reflective coating for easy viewing. Still Resolution - Up to 3,264 x 2,448 (Large), 3,264 x 1,832 (Widescreen) - 16 - 9 Movie modes - 640 x 480 / 320 x 240 (30 fps/15 fps) availableup to 4GB or 60 minutes, 640 x 480 (2 hours at 0.5 fps/1 fps), 320 x 240 (1 min. at 60 fps), 160 x 120 (3 min. at 15 fps) On camera editing Windows and Macintosh capable Computer Interface - USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B jack); Video Out - NTSC/PAL (connect cables included); Audio Out - Monaural Power Source - 1. Battery Pack NB-5L; 2. AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 (both included) Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) - 3.56 x 2.22 x 1.04 in./90.4 x 56.5 x 26.4mm; Weight - Approx. 5.82 oz./165g (camera body only) Canon Camera

The Canon PowerShot A650 IS with 12.1 megapixels offers unparalleled resolution for a compact camera, while the powerful 6x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer Technology and Face Detection all deliver clear, blur-free images in low light and all zoom ranges. Exposure Controls - Program AE, Shutter Speed-Priority AE, Aperture-Priority AE, Manual; AE Lock, Safety Shift, Auto ISO Shift ISO Sensitivity - Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 Shoot pictures in the Widescreen Resolution Option (4000×2248) to view them full screen on your widescreen TV or Computer monitor! Built-in flash controls - Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro, Second-curtain synchro Shooting Modes - Auto, P, Av, Tv, M, C, Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Night Scene, Aquarium, Underwater, Indoor, ISO 3200), Kids&Pets, Night Snapshot, Stitch Assist, Movie Self-Timer - 2-sec./10-sec., Custom Up to 1.2fps Continuous Shooting SD/SDHC, MultiMediaCard (MMC), MMC Plus, HC MMC Plus Card Slot A 32MB SD Card is included, however we suggest purchasing an Optional 2GB Memory card. It will allow you to store a lot more Video and images, as well as take advantage of the camera’s high Resolution abilities. Interfaces - USB2.0, A/V out (NTSC/PAL) Print directly to Canon CP/SELPHY Compact and PIXMA Photo Printers or any PictBridge compatible printer via included USB cable without a computer! Powered by 4x AA Alkaline or Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries (Up to 2x more shots with optional Ni-MH batteries) Approximate Unit Dimensions - (WxHxD) 4.41 x 2.67 x 2.21; Unit Weight - 10.58 oz (Body only without memory card and batteries)
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