Shopping for a digital camera

[pOrk]

The rebel is out of my price range, but definaly a camera I want to pick up sooner or later. I am looking for something to play with, right now I have a Samsung Digimax 530 5.0 megapixel camera with 12X zoom, only 3X optical though. I'm looking for something I can use for more then 10 pictures ( this thing eats batterys liek no other ) and something you can lenses on. I take a shit load of moving photos, and this camera just cant take detailed shots like I want it to.

You guys have any suggestions? I probably cant afford much more then 450 bucks or so

[Cleveland Dave]

canon or nikon are good choices.

also try the energizer photolithium batteries they seem to last quite a bit longer they run about 10bucks for 4 AA batteries

[Waver]

canon or olympus...they come with rechargable batteries, and can be had for about $250....I can get you a deal on a real good one too. with memory card

[A B4C Z]

Just curious why no one uses a sony? I have one and it seems to take good pictures and I dont know anything about cameras so I havent played with settings or anything.

[nismodave]

I have this one, and I love it.

Panasonic Fz7 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EBOCEU/sr=8-2/qid=1156618412/ref=pd_bbs_2/104-3240790-5867143?ie=UTF8)

Review (http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonicFZ7/)

Pics I took, Im still learning on it.:)

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g250/nismodave57/tn_BRIC-2006275.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g250/nismodave57/tn_BRIC-2006282.jpg

[Goat Roper]

Just curious why no one uses a sony? I have one and it seems to take good pictures and I dont know anything about cameras so I havent played with settings or anything.

Does Sony even make an SLR?

Love the Sony's but everyone else's quality has become equal or better for usually a better price.

[Cleveland Dave]

i had a sony they are decent...but the best hands down are canon and nikons

[pOrk]

I submitted a best offer bid on a Rebel and he excepted it, this look legit?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=016&item=260025202303&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1

[Cleveland Dave]

wow nice price

[Goat Roper]

I would say nice price

[wikked]

I have only taken it out to test it. It works fine, I was going to use it and ended up buying a much more expensive model since I need this for a local magazine that I'm doing

Why wouldn't he just return it to the store for a full refund?
Oh well, good deal on a stolen cam? :D I'd take it.

[pOrk]

Next question, is he wants paypal payment. Do I send him via my bank and rely on Paypals BULLSHIT 1000 doller return policy, or go with a credit card and hope they do something if this guy decides to be a snake?

[68RR440]

I'm still running the old Fuji A101 1.3 megapixel, I get good pics, but I need an upgrade...

Pics I took over the weekend with my old Fuji...

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i43/coolcarsstuff/0ba2a38c.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i43/coolcarsstuff/84c86e8d.jpg

[wikked]

Next question, is he wants paypal payment. Do I send him via my bank and rely on Paypals BULLSHIT 1000 doller return policy, or go with a credit card and hope they do something if this guy decides to be a snake?

Credit Card all the way... then just pay it off right away if it's legit.

[RyanM]

canon or nikon are good choices.

also try the energizer photolithium batteries they seem to last quite a bit longer they run about 10bucks for 4 AA batteries


Yes, Nikon makes some good cameras.

I would try to find one that has rechargable batteries, saves a ton of cash in the longrun. My Nikon does :)

[BadAzzGTA89]

How about a FugiA350 5.2 mega pixels is this a good one to buy?

[pOrk]

I emailed the seller back and he is more then willing to take photos and stuff for me. Apparently he bought it online some time ago and never ended up returning it within its 90 day period or whatever. I am guessing he used it some, but so far the pictures make it look like it is in great condition. I am gonna use paypal and a credit card and see how it goes. I sure hope its legit, I have wanted one for some time

[RyanM]

Looks like a good seller to me,

Feedback from buyers:

http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedbackFromBuyers&userid=doggy_coconut&items=-1&item=260025202303&de=off

[jamest]

How about a FugiA350 5.2 mega pixels is this a good one to buy?

Fuji makes excellent cameras. They were the only film based manufactorers to successfully have hands in both the film and digital side. Check out dpreview.com for a review of the camera and their test shots.