Suggestions for Digital Camera?

[lopark]

I have a Sony Cybershot DSC-P31 with a 128mb memstick. It's served me well for the last couple of years, but it's starting to give me problems so I want to get a new one. I like the DSC-W1 a lot. It's a 5 megapixel with a big display and all the features I like. The only disadvantage I can see from my current camera is the W1 lacks 2 of the photo effects--negative and solarize, but I only use the sepia and B&W effects so no big deal.

I thought about the DSC-T1. I like how small it is, but it's rather pricey and I've read some bad reviews of it. Also, it has no B&W effect and I use that a lot (maybe the T11 will be better when it's released.) The DSC-V1 looks very promising (especially with the NightShot features), but also too pricey and again, no B&W effect. You'd think Sony's designers would include the same features of the previous models...oh well.

I also thought about some of the Canon Powershot models, but they can't use my memstick. Does anyone have any suggestions for different models I should look at?

[peloquin]

the sony ones are nice

im particularly fond of Canon and Minolta as Digital Camera brands..

what price range are you in?

[swedetech]

Re:: Suggestions for Digital Camera?

I would say Canon!

they rock, very solid...

[peloquin]

Digital Rebel 18/55

pricey though

[Hos]

canon all the way. my digital ixus 500 is incredible. the sasha videos were taken with that. make sure you get the fast variety of compact flash. here's one pic i've taken:



PS i think the US branding for the Ixus is Digital Elph

[peloquin]

it is

[swedetech]

awesome pic!

[peloquin]

what resolution is that Hos? i assume 5mpx or so (with that model #)

picture looks great

[Morgan]

I have a Ixus II, really good, can reccomend it.

[Hos]

what resolution is that Hos? i assume 5mpx or so (with that model #)

picture looks great

thanks. yeah it's 5Mpx, you need a good sized card for it. I have just got a 512MB Sandisk Ultra II, so damn fast.

[palmer]

Re:: Suggestions for Digital Camera?

DO NOT get a sony.

go with a canon or a nikon. whatever model fits in your price point will be good.

[Slim]

Re:: Suggestions for Digital Camera?

definitely go for canon, they know their stuff. they make cameras for all budgets.

i've got an ixy 400 for everyday snaps and it does the business.

[papa_giorgio]

I have a Canon Powershot A75 and for the price, features, settings, quality and reliability you can't go wrong!

[cmd]

canon or nikon - depending on your budget. as someone mentioned above, you cant go wrong with those two brands.

[Stu]

The Canon's have amazing image quality but while you'll probably laugh at me have a look at the Casio Exilim cameras
I know Casio are usually known for pretty cheap electronics but all the internals of the cameras are either from the Pentax Optio or the top of the line 6MP version my dad just got is all Canon internals

The great thing about them is the 2.5" screen on the back. I haven't seen another camera with a screen this good, seriously.
Dad just got back from a holiday and took 200+ photos and the battery hasn't run out yet.

I have an old Ixus 200 which has served me well, picture quality even for a 3 year old camera is amazing.