What kind of digital camera do you own?

[Catch22Dem]

My wife and I really want to get one, but they've changed so much since the last time we went looking for them. What do you suggest. One DUer posted a beautiful hummingbird pic taken with his/her Canon digital.

Just looking for suggestions.

[rfranklin]

1. Canon 1DS is good...

11 megapixels for great enlargements and only $7500!

[Catch22Dem]

4. Yeah

I'll just run right out and buy that! LOL :)

[papau]

6. $5,790 is a high price to pay (lowest today via google) - but it is nice

I'll wait 3 or 4 years for the ebay price.

:-)

[FlashHarry]

2. I have a little Canon Elph.

I love it. It's only 2MP, but it's great for e-mailing, and it makes great 4x6 prints. I love its small size and metal body. So far, so good.

[hlthe2b]

15. me, too .... and I really like it...

[NaMeaHou]

3. Olympus

I like it. They have some good value for the cost.

[XNASA]

30. Olympus CAMEDIA

So far, so good.

[XNASA]

31. Olympus CAMEDIA

So far, so good.

[NJCher]

5. Agfa

Cher

[Jonnycat26]

7. Cheap yet good

For whatever reason a lot of people seem to overlook the Samsung range of cameras.

I have a Samsung Digimax 201. It's only 2.1 megapixels, but it has a lot of features and the quality is excellent. Picked it up off amazon for 129. If you'd like sample pictures, let me know and I'd be happy to share some.

[newyawker99]

29. Hi Jonnycat26!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[DoYouEverWonder]

8. Just bought a Canon EOS 10D

It was expensive but for all the things I need it for it was well worth the cost since I use it for my business and for pleasure. I use to spend about as much for professional photos for my catalog every year.

The Canon Rebel is also a good choice but still not cheap. Just depends on what sort of things you want to use your camera for.

[45th Med]

9. Canon XL1 Camcorder

I'm in the film biz. Anyone here ever seen Substance TV?

[Maddy McCall]

10. That was me who posted the hummingbird...

I use a Cannon G2--it's about a year old now, but I paid about $600 for it, and it came with two memory cards and a case.

Here is where I bought it: www.pictureline.com

I am still VERY satisfied with my camera--I won't update for five years or more...really like it.

[nuxvomica]

11. Canon G2

Takes great, 4-megapixel pictures but there's an annoying delay between pressing the button and snapping the picture. I would not recommend it. Consumer Reports lists the Kodaks as good buys.

[Champion Jack]

12. Olympus

got it off E-Bay.
Nothing fancy,but, it has served me well.

[politicat]

13. better than it's price indicates.... HP photosmart 320

I'm stunned at how good this camera is - it takes very good 8x10s (photo quality).

I just used it to archive the postcards my family sent each other in the 1st decade of the 20th century. The pencil and faded ink text is perfectly legible.

It's a 2.1 megapixel and went for under 200 at Target (If I can't have a really good one, then I'll have a snapshot camera)

Politicat

[ScreamingMeemie]

14. Sony Cybershot.

Blech.

[MercutioATC]

16. I have a Canon D30 and I love it.

Even with only 3.25 megapixels, I get great 8x10's and very good 13x19's.

[Deja Q]

17. Sony Mavica CD500

High quality glass lens, 5 megapixel, takes astoundingly great pictures...

Higher-end Sony or Nikon would be brands to look for. Forget the others. IMHO. Even Kodak.

[ironflange]

18. I have an el cheapo battery eater

It's still fun, though. I'm trying to talk Mrs. Ironflange into cashing in our Air Miles for this one:

[Maddy McCall]

19. Whatever you get, make sure it has a hot shoe for an additional flash

and threads on the housing for additional lenses.

ON my G2, I can use an add-on flash and any kind of lens I want because the lens housing is threaded for add ons.

[ClintonTyree]

20. Kodak DX4330...........

love it. With the optional dock it makes transfering pictures idiot proof (to DumpGump this is a BIG plus). 3.2 Megapixel with 10X digital zoom, up to 12 secs. digital stream with sound, under $200 on the net. I thought it was a great deal.

[Drifter]

32. I have one of those also ...

Add a bigger memory stick, and you can get up to 16 minutes of video (w. sound).

Bias Alert.

I also work for Kodak.

Cheers
Drifter

[Nailzberg]

21. PD-150 video, still using a Nikon 35mm SLR for stills

Can't keep up with the tech upgrades. Moving too fast.

[Liberal Veteran]

22. Olympus!

And I love it!

[soothsayer]

23. HP photosmart 850 (or newer model) AWESOME zoom

Check Steves-Digicams.com for a great run down on many of the cameras out there. A wealth of info.

My camera takes fabulous pics and is a breeze to work. BUT it's sized like a regular camera (but lighter) cuz of it's macho lens.

About $400 or so. The newer model has 5 megapixels and costs about $100 or so more I think.

On edit: http://steves-digicams.com/

[DrDan]

24. unhappy with a NIKON COOLPIX880

the viewing window is lousy - outdoors you just point it and hope for the best

pictures are good, however - and there are plenty of user options

but that lousy viewing window would keep me from purchasing another NIKON digital

[Bertha Venation]

34. Agree re: viewfinder, but Coolpix 880 is a great camera.

Since I spent so much money on a camera that's terrific in every other way, and perfect for me, I adapted.

[Kellanved]

25. Fuji Finepix 2600Z

Very happy with it.

[GOPisEvil]

26. I've got a Fuji, too. I forget the model number though.

I am extremely happy with it!

[prolesunited]

27. I have a Sony Cyber-shot P-72

It shoots at 3.2 megapixels, is pretty compact, uses rechargeable AA batteries and has a close-up mode. Although it's not bad, if you have a a few extra bucks, I would go with the Canon G4 or G5. I have access to this camera at work and am much happier with it. Since I take my personal camera to a lot of protests, I was a little reluctant to spend too much money in case something would happen.

I shot these with the Sony
http://homepage.mac.com/prolesunited/Through_My_Eyes/PhotoAlbum43.html

http://homepage.mac.com/prolesunited/Through_My_Eyes/PhotoAlbum41.html

I shot these with the Canon
http://homepage.mac.com/prolesunited/Through_My_Eyes/PhotoAlbum26.html

http://homepage.mac.com/prolesunited/Through_My_Eyes/PhotoAlbum31.html

http://homepage.mac.com/prolesunited/Through_My_Eyes/PhotoAlbum20.html

[dolgoruky]

28. Sony DSC 717

I would definitely recommend this model. Easy to use. Good picture quality.

If you want to see more go to:

www.dpreview.com

Try the sony forum and other users what they think.

[SoCalDem]

33. Kodak LS443...LOVE IT

I ordered it from Kodak's website and it came with the bag and dock :)
It's easy enough for a dummy like me to use.. I had a casio before and HATED it..

Took these Tahiti pics with it

The pics with fire came out shitty because there was a breeze and they got all wiggly, but the others came out just fine

[bif]

35. Olympus C5050

I've had 2 Nikon SLRs for years. And i was reluctant to get into digital. So I did a ton of research and finally decided on this camera. It's incredible. Best camera for the money. The pictures are remarkable. Here are two great places to do homework on cameras:

http://www.cnet.com (great for shopping for a camera, too. I savet $200 bucks shopping here)

and:
http://www.dpreview.com (very extensive camera reviews/tests)

Good luck!