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marsupial · 11-20-2007, 10:13 PM

My Canon PowerShot, 4.0 megapixels, is about to die and I am glad because I really want a new camera. I bought it about 5 years ago and my biggest complaint is the delayed shutter. I feel like I miss out on a lot of good shots because too much time elapses between pushing the button and the picture being taken. Have the shutters on digital cameras gotten any better in the last 5 years? It almost makes me want to go back to film. Anyway, does anyone have any good camera recommendations? I don't want to spend more than $400 or at the most $500.

cougjunkie · 11-20-2007, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by marsupial

My Canon PowerShot, 4.0 megapixels, is about to die and I am glad because I really want a new camera. I bought it about 5 years ago and my biggest complaint is the delayed shutter. I feel like I miss out on a lot of good shots because too much time elapses between pushing the button and the picture being taken. Have the shutters on digital cameras gotten any better in the last 5 years? It almost makes me want to go back to film. Anyway, does anyone have any good camera recommendations? I don't want to spend more than $400 or at the most $500.

Go with the new Canon Powershot S-1000.

ute4ever · 11-20-2007, 10:30 PM

You may be surprised to discover how much prices have come down over the past five years. Last week I bought an Olympus Stylus with 7.1 megapixels, 10x zoom, built-in video camera, and all of the extras for only $179 at Target. 2 gig memory cards are only $49.

tooblue · 11-20-2007, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by marsupial

My Canon PowerShot, 4.0 megapixels, is about to die and I am glad because I really want a new camera. I bought it about 5 years ago and my biggest complaint is the delayed shutter. I feel like I miss out on a lot of good shots because too much time elapses between pushing the button and the picture being taken. Have the shutters on digital cameras gotten any better in the last 5 years? It almost makes me want to go back to film. Anyway, does anyone have any good camera recommendations? I don't want to spend more than $400 or at the most $500.

I would invest in an slr - Cannon Rebel xti:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1155069748336

il Padrino Ute · 11-21-2007, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by marsupial

My Canon PowerShot, 4.0 megapixels, is about to die and I am glad because I really want a new camera. I bought it about 5 years ago and my biggest complaint is the delayed shutter. I feel like I miss out on a lot of good shots because too much time elapses between pushing the button and the picture being taken. Have the shutters on digital cameras gotten any better in the last 5 years? It almost makes me want to go back to film. Anyway, does anyone have any good camera recommendations? I don't want to spend more than $400 or at the most $500.

Here's the same advice I gave NS, but it will cost you about $600. Well worth the money:

http://www.nikonusa.com/template.php...roductNr=25420

tooblue · 11-21-2007, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by il Padrino Ute

Here's the same advice I gave NS, but it will cost you about $600. Well worth the money:

http://www.nikonusa.com/template.php...roductNr=25420

That is a nice camera ... I think the Cannon is a little easier to use though.

il Padrino Ute · 11-21-2007, 02:26 AM

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That is a nice camera ... I think the Cannon is a little easier to use though.

Can I assume you own a Cannon?

I like Nikon and think it's very simple to use, though I haven't ever used a Cannon so I can't compare. Honestly, the only reason I bought the Nikon was that it cost a bit less and two lenses were included in the kit.

Next up for me is a Nikon D200.

Jeff Lebowski · 11-21-2007, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by il Padrino Ute

Can I assume you own a Cannon?

I like Nikon and think it's very simple to use, though I haven't ever used a Cannon so I can't compare. Honestly, the only reason I bought the Nikon was that it cost a bit less and two lenses were included in the kit.

Next up for me is a Nikon D200.

Are you aware that there is a D300 now?

il Padrino Ute · 11-21-2007, 02:52 AM

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Are you aware that there is a D300 now?

I heard that it is making it's debut sometime this month. I am really tempted to look at that for an upgrade, but I was going to ask you how you like the D200 before I made the decision. So, how is the 200?

Jeff Lebowski · 11-21-2007, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by il Padrino Ute

I heard that it is making it's debut sometime this month. I am really tempted to look at that for an upgrade, but I was going to ask you how you like the D200 before I made the decision. So, how is the 200?

I love it.

11-20-2007, 10:13 PM	#1
marsupial Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: M-I-S-S-I-S-S-I-P-P-I... Isn't it so fun to spell? Posts: 1,701	digital camera advice My Canon PowerShot, 4.0 megapixels, is about to die and I am glad because I really want a new camera. I bought it about 5 years ago and my biggest complaint is the delayed shutter. I feel like I miss out on a lot of good shots because too much time elapses between pushing the button and the picture being taken. Have the shutters on digital cameras gotten any better in the last 5 years? It almost makes me want to go back to film. Anyway, does anyone have any good camera recommendations? I don't want to spend more than $400 or at the most $500.

11-20-2007, 10:30 PM	#3
ute4ever I must not tell lies Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5,103	You may be surprised to discover how much prices have come down over the past five years. Last week I bought an Olympus Stylus with 7.1 megapixels, 10x zoom, built-in video camera, and all of the extras for only $179 at Target. 2 gig memory cards are only $49.