What's a good, small digi cam?

UNR.Grad · 08-24-2005, 12:20 AM

I'm going to Europe for a semester, possibly a year and needed a small digi cam that I can carry around in my pocket. My mom bought me a Casio EX-Z50, it's a 5.0MP camera, but I'm just wondering if a small camera by a company like SONY or CANON would take better pics.

anthraciterunner · 08-24-2005, 12:44 AM

have a look here: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/

Cebby · 08-24-2005, 01:35 AM

I have the Canon SD400. It's nice and small and takes great pics and mpegs.

MTL_4runner · 08-24-2005, 06:38 AM

My brother just got this one and I was very impressed (amazing pics 7.2 MP and video 640x480, 30 FPS):
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonydscp150/

....you can easily find it under $400

snap-on · 08-24-2005, 07:35 AM

ive used http://www.steves-digicams.com/ im on my second gen digi cam.

I pefer one with removable media storage so our requirements are a bit diffrent. I like my camera a lot, but not really the kind of thing it looks like your looking for.

Other faimly members have the sony's and HP brands. both in the 5Mp balpark

goatboy22382 · 08-24-2005, 08:33 AM

I love my Canon

Randomness · 08-24-2005, 10:08 AM

I have a Canon, but it's DSLR, and far from small. But I think Canon's point-and-shoots are great, and the ones I've used have taken really nice shots.

One word of advice...Don't buy something just for the megapixels. Packing tons of pixels into a tiny sensor doesn't make the best pictures.

payyourtoll · 08-24-2005, 10:56 AM

Canon 500, love it.

X-AWDriver · 08-25-2005, 07:56 AM

I just bought a Fujifilm A345 and for the $180 I paid for it this camera does a lot. It's a 4.1MP with video mode,1.8" LCD screen plus it's very easy to use. I like the feature which alows you to trim and center an existing pic which makes up for some bad shots.

I take this camera to concerts so I didn't want to spend alot on something that could be broken or lost in a rowdy crowd and the A354 fit the bill better than I expected.

FilthyRich · 08-25-2005, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MTL_4runner

My brother just got this one and I was very impressed (amazing pics 7.2 MP and video 640x480, 30 FPS):
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonydscp150/

....you can easily find it under $400

i have this one. it is incredible. small. good battery. amazing pic quality and Sony quality

89macrunner · 08-25-2005, 11:55 AM

sony dsc-t1 if you can find it...AWESOME camera..much nicer than the newer models..you can get them for $250 or so on ebay. or your local electronics store open box section.

Canon SD series also awesome camera my sister has one.

fuji's cameras are nice but they memory is even more expensive than sony

UNR.Grad · 09-15-2005, 03:34 AM

Well I´m in Europe now and taking pics, but they all seem to come out pretty blurry. Any tips on what to do, I hold it as stable as I can, but it seems to happen for everyone taking pics with my camera. I have the resolution turned all the way up if that matters?

Tacoma Dude · 09-15-2005, 05:35 AM

Might help if you mentioned which camera you ended up with...

First thing off the top of my head would be whether or not you have the camera in a point and shoot mode (if you even have it) and if not you may want to check out the traditional things that make an SLR camera's images blurry - aperture, shutter speed, etc.

86SR522REEFI · 09-15-2005, 06:28 AM

Street price • US: $499
• UK: £330
Street Price... on a camera

xcmountain80 · 09-15-2005, 09:09 AM

I have the Olympus Stylus 410 and it is awesome. he primary reason behind the purchase was 1. All metal housing "good for getting dropped" 2. Water resistant feature I've used it in the rain, and is good on the boat as well. 3. I dunno wasn't too expensive and yeah thats my 2 cents.

Aaron

4RocRunner92 · 09-15-2005, 09:51 AM

Canon Powershot A510

xcmountain80 · 09-15-2005, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unr.frosh

Well I´m in Europe now and taking pics, but they all seem to come out pretty blurry. Any tips on what to do, I hold it as stable as I can, but it seems to happen for everyone taking pics with my camera. I have the resolution turned all the way up if that matters?

Put the pint down and hold the camera with 2 hands.

Aaron

UNR.Grad · 09-20-2005, 07:49 AM

I ended up with the Casio camera, I don´t know if I can adjust the shutter speed, I´ll look into it. Any other tips, I´ve started to hold the camera with two hands or planting m elbow on something and it helps some, but I think this thing is seriously aaffected by even minor jolts.

TIA

08-24-2005, 12:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
UNR.Grad Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Reno, NV / S. Tahoe, CA Posts: 944	What's a good, small digi cam? I'm going to Europe for a semester, possibly a year and needed a small digi cam that I can carry around in my pocket. My mom bought me a Casio EX-Z50, it's a 5.0MP camera, but I'm just wondering if a small camera by a company like SONY or CANON would take better pics. __________________ 2000 Silver 4runner :Highlander Edition: - Tundra TRD Coils/Blue Tokico Struts w/spacer- Downey Coils/N86 Shocks - Front Dif. Drop - Rear Dif. Breather - E-Brake Extension - Tundra Calipers/Rotors - Akebono Ceramic Pads - Goodrich SS Brake Lines - LX450 Wheels w/ 265/75/16 BFG A/T KO's and Full Size Spare - Deckplate w/ Trueflow - Hayden Tranny Cooler - Sport Skid - '01 Tails - Clear Corners/Bumper Lights

08-24-2005, 12:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
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08-24-2005, 06:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
MTL_4runner Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Montreal, QC Canada Posts: 8,808	My brother just got this one and I was very impressed (amazing pics 7.2 MP and video 640x480, 30 FPS): http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonydscp150/ ....you can easily find it under $400 __________________ - Jamie 1996 4Runner SR5 4X4 Auto Deckplate Mod, Hayden Tranny Cooler, Amsoil Air Filter, OME 881/906 N86C/N91SC Lift Best OBD II scan tool I have used!. .....and I am AMERICAN! Last edited by MTL_4runner : 08-24-2005 at 06:41 AM.

08-24-2005, 07:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
snap-on Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: STL MO Posts: 2,375	ive used http://www.steves-digicams.com/ im on my second gen digi cam. I pefer one with removable media storage so our requirements are a bit diffrent. I like my camera a lot, but not really the kind of thing it looks like your looking for. Other faimly members have the sony's and HP brands. both in the 5Mp balpark __________________ 94 EX cab, 5speed, V6, locked, ARB bar, NWOR headers 92 4runner, auto, V6, OME suspension, Downey headers

08-24-2005, 08:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
goatboy22382 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 187	I love my Canon __________________ 94 4runner, v6, auto, 4WD, optima red top, headers and exaust,K&N fipk, 3 in downey lift, manual hubs, 33x12.50 bfg mud terrains, 10lb power tank

08-24-2005, 10:08 AM	#7 (permalink)
Randomness Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 1,385	I have a Canon, but it's DSLR, and far from small. But I think Canon's point-and-shoots are great, and the ones I've used have taken really nice shots. One word of advice...Don't buy something just for the megapixels. Packing tons of pixels into a tiny sensor doesn't make the best pictures. __________________ 95 3.slow SR5 4runner 160K miles \| 32's \| OME \| Optima \| Husky \| dechromed \| ryan \| My Photography Blog

08-24-2005, 10:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
payyourtoll Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 1,445	Canon 500, love it. __________________ Rob

08-25-2005, 07:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 9,532	I just bought a Fujifilm A345 and for the $180 I paid for it this camera does a lot. It's a 4.1MP with video mode,1.8" LCD screen plus it's very easy to use. I like the feature which alows you to trim and center an existing pic which makes up for some bad shots. I take this camera to concerts so I didn't want to spend alot on something that could be broken or lost in a rowdy crowd and the A354 fit the bill better than I expected. __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander 4wd E-locker,rear diff and deckplate mod * 265/75/16 Nitto TerraGrapplers * Yakima Load Warrior rack * clear corners/signals * Tacoma skidplate * Silverstar lamps/fogs Alpine CDA-9831,Bazooka EL Series 250w amp,MTX 10" sub

08-25-2005, 11:55 AM	#11 (permalink)
89macrunner Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 2,067	sony dsc-t1 if you can find it...AWESOME camera..much nicer than the newer models..you can get them for $250 or so on ebay. or your local electronics store open box section. Canon SD series also awesome camera my sister has one. fuji's cameras are nice but they memory is even more expensive than sony __________________ Daily Driver: 2007 Windsor "The Hour" Fixed Gear 250 miles Crouch Rocket 2005 Felt F80 1100mi (purchased new in Jan 2008) 2006 Mazda3 GT 2000 TRD Tacoma..Bought back and crushed 1988 4Runner SR5 V6 5 speed..sold

09-15-2005, 03:34 AM	#12 (permalink)
UNR.Grad Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Reno, NV / S. Tahoe, CA Posts: 944	Well I´m in Europe now and taking pics, but they all seem to come out pretty blurry. Any tips on what to do, I hold it as stable as I can, but it seems to happen for everyone taking pics with my camera. I have the resolution turned all the way up if that matters? __________________ 2000 Silver 4runner :Highlander Edition: - Tundra TRD Coils/Blue Tokico Struts w/spacer- Downey Coils/N86 Shocks - Front Dif. Drop - Rear Dif. Breather - E-Brake Extension - Tundra Calipers/Rotors - Akebono Ceramic Pads - Goodrich SS Brake Lines - LX450 Wheels w/ 265/75/16 BFG A/T KO's and Full Size Spare - Deckplate w/ Trueflow - Hayden Tranny Cooler - Sport Skid - '01 Tails - Clear Corners/Bumper Lights

09-15-2005, 05:35 AM	#13 (permalink)
Tacoma Dude Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 8,377	Might help if you mentioned which camera you ended up with... First thing off the top of my head would be whether or not you have the camera in a point and shoot mode (if you even have it) and if not you may want to check out the traditional things that make an SLR camera's images blurry - aperture, shutter speed, etc. __________________ Peter! 2002 Tacoma 1986 4Runner

09-15-2005, 06:28 AM	#14 (permalink)
86SR522REEFI Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ft Myers Floriduh Posts: 1,837	Street price • US: $499 • UK: £330 Street Price... on a camera

09-15-2005, 09:09 AM	#15 (permalink)
xcmountain80 Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 1,392	I have the Olympus Stylus 410 and it is awesome. he primary reason behind the purchase was 1. All metal housing "good for getting dropped" 2. Water resistant feature I've used it in the rain, and is good on the boat as well. 3. I dunno wasn't too expensive and yeah thats my 2 cents. Aaron

09-15-2005, 09:51 AM	#16 (permalink)
4RocRunner92 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Boone, NC Posts: 1,542	Canon Powershot A510 __________________ Jason A friend of the devil is a friend of mine. 1992 SR5 4RocNC Videos

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UNR.Grad Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Reno, NV / S. Tahoe, CA Posts: 944	I ended up with the Casio camera, I don´t know if I can adjust the shutter speed, I´ll look into it. Any other tips, I´ve started to hold the camera with two hands or planting m elbow on something and it helps some, but I think this thing is seriously aaffected by even minor jolts. TIA __________________ 2000 Silver 4runner :Highlander Edition: - Tundra TRD Coils/Blue Tokico Struts w/spacer- Downey Coils/N86 Shocks - Front Dif. Drop - Rear Dif. Breather - E-Brake Extension - Tundra Calipers/Rotors - Akebono Ceramic Pads - Goodrich SS Brake Lines - LX450 Wheels w/ 265/75/16 BFG A/T KO's and Full Size Spare - Deckplate w/ Trueflow - Hayden Tranny Cooler - Sport Skid - '01 Tails - Clear Corners/Bumper Lights