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This camera has been discontinued, but we really liked the features. I am looking into buying another Canon, unless convinced otherwise, and there are too many choices. I am looking to spend about $200-250. Any ideas?
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The Canon 1.9MP, A40 is an old model which was released almost 6 years ago. The newer models obviously have updated image quality and features, faster camera performance, and take better movies.
Canon is a great brand that has some excellent models on offer. Getting a camera with IS (image stabilization) makes sense, so I would recommend either...
A570 IS...7MP, 4x optical zoom, image stabilization, aperture & shutter priority modes. It's a good budget camera. It's main downside is slow flash recovery times.
A720 IS...8MP, 6x optical zoom, image stabilization, aperture & shutter priority modes.
It's my pick...because it's a little better than the A570 IS and has just a little more optical zoom (never use digital zoom, which only results in poor image quality).
And it only costs around $200 or less.
For cost effectiveness and a good power source, you will need to buy rechargeable AA NiMH batteries (high capacity, 2500-2700mAh) and a charger. This will provide 400+ shots per charge. Charge them regularly because their power will drain when not used. To extend battery life, limit the time the LCD is on. Turn it off in-between shots and limit the time you spend reviewing your images. The LCD uses most of your battery power (other than the flash and the zoom).
You will also need to buy a fast SD memory card for fast camera operation and especially when recording high quality movies of (640x480 @ 30fps). Which is so much better than the old A40's (320x240 @ 20fps) which were limited to 10 sec clips. The A720 IS's clips are limited to 4GB. That would be around 32 minutes!
Sandisk Ultra II SD or the slightly faster, Extreme III SD (1-2GB minimum) is my recommendation. They are fast, reliable and come with a lifetime warranty (not to mention, are dirt cheap). Don't forget to Format the card (in the camera's Menu) before you use it and everytime AFTER you have safely uploaded all images to your computer. Doing this will prevent card errors.
good luck...
The Canon 1.9MP, A40 is an old model which was released almost 6 years ago. The newer models obviously have updated image quality and features, faster camera performance, and take better movies.
Canon is a great brand that has some excellent models on offer. Getting a camera with IS (image stabilization) makes sense, so I would recommend either...
A570 IS...7MP, 4x optical zoom, image stabilization, aperture & shutter priority modes. It's a good budget camera. It's main downside is slow flash recovery times.
A720 IS...8MP, 6x optical zoom, image stabilization, aperture & shutter priority modes.
It's my pick...because it's a little better than the A570 IS and has just a little more optical zoom (never use digital zoom, which only results in poor image quality).
And it only costs around $200 or less.
For cost effectiveness and a good power source, you will need to buy rechargeable AA NiMH batteries (high capacity, 2500-2700mAh) and a charger. This will provide 400+ shots per charge. Charge them regularly because their power will drain when not used. To extend battery life, limit the time the LCD is on. Turn it off in-between shots and limit the time you spend reviewing your images. The LCD uses most of your battery power (other than the flash and the zoom).
You will also need to buy a fast SD memory card for fast camera operation and especially when recording high quality movies of (640x480 @ 30fps). Which is so much better than the old A40's (320x240 @ 20fps) which were limited to 10 sec clips. The A720 IS's clips are limited to 4GB. That would be around 32 minutes!
Sandisk Ultra II SD or the slightly faster, Extreme III SD (1-2GB minimum) is my recommendation. They are fast, reliable and come with a lifetime warranty (not to mention, are dirt cheap). Don't forget to Format the card (in the camera's Menu) before you use it and everytime AFTER you have safely uploaded all images to your computer. Doing this will prevent card errors.
good luck...
which digital camera to buy??
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b4 i go out and buy a digital camera..i was wondering what camera everyone thinks i should buy...price range 200-300 bux
its to take pics of houses so id like as many mpixels as possible...which is best sony cybershot, canon powershot or the casio exilim?? i want it to be real slim so does that mean sony and casio are my best choices out there??
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I considered canon and casio a lot before I went out and bought my sony cybershot. I don't regret my purchase. I got the Sony Cybershot DSC-W80 and it is a really great camera! It takes clear pictures and it $200. It's also very small and user friendly and has something that casio and canon don't: a viewfinder. If you are taking pictures of the outside of houses, you'll be outside in the sun and it will be very hard to see your screen. Viewfinders really come in handy in this situation...trust me!
I considered canon and casio a lot before I went out and bought my sony cybershot. I don't regret my purchase. I got the Sony Cybershot DSC-W80 and it is a really great camera! It takes clear pictures and it $200. It's also very small and user friendly and has something that casio and canon don't: a viewfinder. If you are taking pictures of the outside of houses, you'll be outside in the sun and it will be very hard to see your screen. Viewfinders really come in handy in this situation...trust me!
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