What digital camera should I buy that is comparable to the Canon PowerShot A40?

Nick and A

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...

which digital camera to buy??

money

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!

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digital cameras....?

Q. I have been looking into buying a digital camera for the holiday seasons that are about to approach us. Now, which ones do you think are the best brand, quality, all of that stuff. I dont really care just a couple specifics: need to be able to see the pic on the screen, and not extremely costly. HELP!

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Consumer Reports for November 2006 has ranked the Canon Powershot A620 as the best compact digital camera. It is becoming almost a legend for longevity at the top of various consumer lists. It looks like this model has been replaced by the A630, which I would expect to be just as popular. The A640 appears quite similar and shares the "600" series numbering, so I guess it's just another upgraded version of the now-classic A620. It looks pretty much the same except for baing a 10 MP camera. The continuous drive is a little slower, but the files are larger, so that's no surprise. I own a few Nikon DSLR's and I'd buy the Canon A630 or A640 for myself.

With this camera, you will find the memory card is a cute little token of thanks from Canon, but not much more. Buy a 1 GB Sandisk Ultra II or Extreme III card. You will NEED the increased capacity and write speed to fully realize the benefits of your camera.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=canon_a620%2Ccanon_a630%2Ccanon_a640&show=all

If you want to trim the budget a little, the Canon Powershot A430, A530 or A540, are all great choices. You will still need a decent memory card as discussed above, though.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=canon_a430%2Ccanon_a530%2Ccanon_a540&show=all

What should I buy - Canon EOS (SLR) or Digital Camera?

AMM

I would like a camera to use for personal adventures. I want to spend upto $350. I would like to buy a Canon camera. I am told they are good!? Which of these should I go with?

Thanks.

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How about Canon EOS digital SLR?
That would be the best of both worlds!

I suspect you're asking whether to get film SLR or digital p&s?

If you get a film SLR, you'll have a great camera, but all the disadvantages of shooting film, included extra material and development costs, no instant feedback, quantity limitation, risk to expose, etc, etc. On the other hand, good quality film (expensive) will probably edge the digital in performance and quality.

On the other hand digital p&s will have all perks of digital, but you lose the super advantages of an SLR, including huge sensor and excellent lenses, which means quality, faster operation, more flexibility, etc.

So, it's really a hard choice. Only you would know how you make the trade quality vs convenience... It's better to save up and get a digital SLR, or to consider a used one to fit your budget. That's what I would do..

LEM.

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I have recently bought Canon A430 Digital camera. I want to know how I can use it for auto shoot for set time?

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SD

I have recently bought Canon A430 Digital camera. I want to know how I can use it for auto shoot for set time.

Suppose other cameras have 5 sec, 10 sec delay then we can shoot our picture by just keeping the camera ready.

Thanks for your answers!

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Your camera has a 2 or 10 sec self-timer.

It has no interval timer ... those are found usually on the high-end DSLR cameras.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=canon_a430&show=all

I have a question about different digital camera models?

Courtney C

I am looking to buy a Canon digital camera. I realize that there are many different models. I was wondering if the later models, or the ones with higher numbers (ex. SD1000 & SD850) are better than the others. Also, I am looking for very good image quality, reletivley small sized,at least 7 mega
pixels, and the option to enlarge pictures without them losing their quality. Which Canon model do you think I would be best off buying?

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There is no definite rule for determining quality or features, especially from a company that makes so many models. The best thing to do is compare reviews of the models that have a feature set you are interested in. To see a fairly objective review of different camera models try some of the on line web sites.

I like Steve's Digicams because there are reviews of many cameras, it is pretty open minded (fair) and has a very consistent testing method. Each review is divided into sections and has one called Steve's Conclusion that summarizes the good & bad features of the camera.

The site is also very well organized so you can find cameras by mfg., no of MP or when it was reviewed and there are many links to additional information.

Hope this helps. Good luck!

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Where can I buy Canon digital camera in Chennai?

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Vivian

I am planning to buy a Canon digital camera, and my budget is less than 15K. Let me know where I be able to get one from Chennai?
I am looking at something more than 6MP.

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In T-NAGAR near Nalli sarees

accesories for canon digital camera which makes me look like a pro?

ilovepurpl

haha! so i bought a new canon digital camera a Powershot a2000 IS. are there accessories that can make my photographs look pro and beautiful?
and how do i attach them? pictures would be much appreciated thanks!

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Actually, your own photography skills will make your pictures look "pro and beautiful". So just focus on improving your photography skills. Even with a point-and-shoot camera, a person can take some very good pictures. Play around with the manual settings on your camera until you discover what works best for taking pictures under certain conditions. And read about things pertaining to photography, such as aperture, shutter speed, ISO speed, etc.

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