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frank



Joined: 21 Mar 2007
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 7:46 am    Post subject: Camera Decision Reply with quote
I originally posted this on a non camera related forum (that has a photography subtopic), but since then I have decided I need more advice...


Right now I have a Kodak Easyshare CX7330 camera. It works good enough for me. There are only 2 things I have problems with this camera. One is I broke the battery door and have to tape it shut (most likely repairable for about $20) the other is that it eats batteries like theres no tomorrow. I use rechargeable NiMH batteries in it now, but hate to have to constantly carry at least 3 sets of batteries with me. I think I can get a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery for it, which should solve part of the battery problem I hope, but maybe there is something about the camera that makes is suck batteries down.

On the other hand, I have my tax refund and have been eyeing up a Canon P&S it is smaller and comes with the Lithium Ion battery. I like this camera because it also uses SD cards which I have a few of around. My wife almost the same model (hers is discontinued, but I will get the new model) and she loves it. She doesnt take pics as often as Id like to, but she can let it sit for months with the battery in and still have them ready.

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I know a digital SLR is the best, but Im not ready for that investment yet, and really prefer a small compact camera that I can easily take anywhere on my belt

Anyone have any suggestions or opinions. There are a million things I want to buy, and the budget never matches up to it (naturally)

(afterthoughts) Today I purchased a Samsung Digimax L60 from Target. After only a few shots (and admittedly, not reading the manual) I know I am taking this one back. I didnt like it, it does not seem user friendly enough for me (which my Kodak is) Unless someone can convince me otherwise I am only looking for 2 major things, a Lithium Ion battery, and able to use an SD card (which Im marginal on now) I am not convinced that I can pretty much grab my camera anytime and take pics with anything but the LithIon batteries (obviously I know I do have to charge it eventaully)

Can anyone point me in a better direction?
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giovanni



Joined: 21 Mar 2007
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 4:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Well for me to help you with this, what is your budget first of all?
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waffles



Joined: 09 May 2007
Posts: 40

PostPosted: Thu May 10, 2007 3:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'm pretty happy with my Nikon Coolpix L3. It doesn't have a manual mode on it, but I've figured out how to use the settings that it has well enough that it might as well. Plus, they're somewhere around 120 if I remember right.
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cool_photographer



Joined: 27 Jul 2007
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 10:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hello frank, Im also agree with giovanni,,first of fall you have to mention your budget only then I think anyone suggest you to what you have to do and which product you have to choose...then any one surlly help you out..thanks
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