Digital Camera under $200
Dec 14, 2004 | 9:11 pm
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Digital Camera under $200
Anybody have any suggestions in regards to a decent digital camera under $200? I had a Olympus D-370 that I loved, but it fell and the shutter is frozen shut, hence it is inoperable. This was a great camera, because it was a "plug and play" basically and the camera itself served as a drive for super easy download capability. I'm not that technologically challenged, but prefer the simplicity of something similiar to my old friend. Looking forward to your suggestions.
Dec 14, 2004 | 9:14 pm
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Dec 15, 2004 | 7:29 am
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Originally Posted by flyboyHNL
it was a "plug and play" basically and the camera itself served as a drive for super easy download capability.
On the other hand, I just use a little USB card reader for this task. Small enough to pack - even smaller than a rolled-up USB cable.
Dec 15, 2004 | 8:54 am
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Originally Posted by flyboyHNL
Anybody have any suggestions in regards to a decent digital camera under $200? I had a Olympus D-370 that I loved, but it fell and the shutter is frozen shut, hence it is inoperable. This was a great camera, because it was a "plug and play" basically and the camera itself served as a drive for super easy download capability. I'm not that technologically challenged, but prefer the simplicity of something similiar to my old friend. Looking forward to your suggestions.
Dec 15, 2004 | 11:23 am
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If you can swing $250, the Canon SD200 is a kick butt 3.2mp camera:
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/p...9&sku=A0400812
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/p...9&sku=A0400812
- First in the PowerShot line to use a DIGIC II Image Processor
- New large 2.0-inch LCD screen for easy image preview and playback
- New Scene Modes including Digital Macro Mode to widen shooting capabilities
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Dec 15, 2004 | 12:42 pm
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Canon PowerShot A75
Steve's DigiCam's Review
DCRP Review
3.2 megapixel. I just bought one for my wife 3 weeks ago for 169.00 and it has to be one of the best, most flexible for the money. Great software too. It does stuff way easier than my $1000 (at the time) Nikon 5700. I highly recommend it.
There's a great link at the end of Steve's review for rechargeable NiMH batteries too. ^
DCRP Review
3.2 megapixel. I just bought one for my wife 3 weeks ago for 169.00 and it has to be one of the best, most flexible for the money. Great software too. It does stuff way easier than my $1000 (at the time) Nikon 5700. I highly recommend it.
There's a great link at the end of Steve's review for rechargeable NiMH batteries too. ^
Dec 16, 2004 | 9:24 am
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for the money, get the A85
I just bought the A85 for my nephew, have had many other A's before, and Canons.
It was 199.00 from Dell, shipped. Look to techbargains for the 15% off code and the 25-35 off 250$ deal.
It was 199.00 from Dell, shipped. Look to techbargains for the 15% off code and the 25-35 off 250$ deal.