ok guys I need a new SLIM camera fast. size is important as well as features, looking for something in the $300 range, $400 MAX.
need to be able to pick up locally too. no time for shippping.

things i need it to do:
3 Mpixel mnimum
unlimited video and sound capture
large-ish LCD

thanks for the help and input.

ok Konica Dimage G530 OR Casio Exilim Z57?

The Z57 isn't slim. If you want slim, get the S500. I have that one (replaced the S100 I had that got damaged from water). Image quality is pretty bleh, but everything else about the camera rocks. It's super fast, tiny, has a nice screen, and has a bunch of pretty useful features.

got the casio from Costco. $379.

VS $499@Futureshop.

what do u guys think of Canon SD450??

i think of it as having a bigger screen than the SD400 :D

I have a Sony W7 Cyber-shot 7.2MP Digital Camera

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...0059019&catid=

and i sux using it..
lol...

Any tips?

7? or T7?

aha prolly not what you menat for a "new" camera, but im really getting into this photography thing. firs tthings forst im cheap and dont realy wanna spend any more than a couple hundred dollars on a camera. this is why ive decided to start off with an oldschool film camera, this way i can play with shutter speeds and zoom etc to gain some experience before i decide to drop big money on some fancy slr camera. what is a film camera with all these advanced options called? is it just an SLR camera?
who makes a decent film camera that i should look out for and is there any place in particular you thnik i should look for said camera? remember im cheap but i want practice with real settings not jsut my moms cheap point and shoot

if you want all the manual options.. i think you have to go with a SLR.... perhaps not a digital SLR.. though you will spend tons of money developing film !!!

the nikon F55 is not bad.. my dad has that one.. and some of the pictures we took with it.. turned out incredible =)

DSLR is good for learning photography imo... the D50 is a great camera for its price.

anyone have good hook ups for cameras ????

i think i am going to head to aberdeen to talk to my buddy at broadway cameras... though i haven't seen him in a long long long time !

what camera have u decided to get?

Jeff you can get a much better film camera than digital for the money, however, it lacks massively in the convenience of digital photography. If I wasn't working fulltime, I feel I may have been better off spending the same amount on a canon film body, however, I'm pleased with my purchase and I enjoy being able to take tons of pics and pick and choose with digital.

which camera did ytou get and is it slr? i would not be adverse to getting a dslr but i was under the impression that even the entry level cams were in the 1000 range

I've got a Canon 300D (Digital Rebel). Your impression is right, most local places will sell the low end DSLR's (Rebel XT) for a bit over $1000 right now. Not sure what the Nikon equivalent is at the moment or its price.

I should clarify though, even if you find a used digital SLR that's getting dated, like a Digital Rebel (300D) or a 10D, you're still getting a very capable camera that many folks have put out TONS of great pictures with. I think my camera lacks, but I'd still recommend a newbie to buy one because it has what you need to take good pics and learn with.

I'm not sure what the market is for a used 300D, but I'm sure it's not too bad. I bought mine for 1000 bucks but it came with the kit lens, a 50mm 1.8, a 55-200mm and a 1gb SanDisk Ultra II compact flash card. I bet you could find a body + kit lens for between $600 and $800.

Here's a few snaps I took, if they're bad it's not the camera, it's the user ;)

http://static.flickr.com/33/52569455_1ec91ffa8c_o.jpg
http://static.flickr.com/30/46939553_77dbafe27e_o.jpg
http://static.flickr.com/24/52784780_7f80a51bb1_o.jpg

So again, my suggestion is to buy a used one! I'd look for a 10D, post a wanted ad in the photo-lab buy-sell here and look around in other buy/sell's! People are always upgrading and camera bodies seem to buy and sell pretty quickly, there always seems to be a buyer.

thanks for all the help jomo and crew. we'll see if i can get some more shots in the pic of the day thread in the next couple months

i see the canon sd400 on sale this week at futureshop/bestbuy for $429

is that the best deal for a small camera like that?

The detail on that bird!

Thanks everyone for giving me advice on a P&S camera... i just bought a SD500 yesterday from broadway camera.... go to the one in aberdeen center.... =) look for the sales guy .. jackson.. he is awesome =)

what he do for you? :p
or how much did u get it for?

Olympus E-300 - Panasonic FZ's
 

Just wondering if anyone here has had any experiences/reviews with the Olympus E-300 or 500 DSLR cameras?
Also if anyone has had any experiences/reviews about the Panasonic FZ4 camera?

I read some reviews on camera guides and stuff, but I would like some first hand reviews from people here!

Alright guys...need some camera crew insight :D

My parents are currently in Shanghai and will be headed to HK in the next couple of days. They're looking to get a digicam over there because a lot of the electronics over there are cheaper then the prices here.

What's a good camera to get that ranges from $400-$500? We're looking for a camera that has a good mix of everything (size, image quality, functions etc.)

Thanks :)

I've had experience with all cameras mentioned and all i can ask is what are you going to be needing out of the camera. Of course the Olympus DSLR is going to be much faster in shutter release and focusing and have more of an SLR feel to it. Money wise if you are not wanting to spend much then go with the Panasonic, but ur comparative camera is priced much much less than the two olympus. Something more compareable would be the FZ30.

Well fer sure I'll be getting the FZ4 to replace the fuji s5000 I had, it's just that i'm not sure if I should add a bit of cash and get the FZ5/20 or add more $$ and get the Olympus E300. I don't think AB Sound has anything else that is similar in prices of these cameras