Spec me a digital Camera budget £150

bakes0310

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As title really, im after a digital camera no more than £150. I will be taking it with me when i join the army so i can take pics and send them home.
I know nothing about cameras so im at your mercy:p
All i know is that its got to be something that aint flimsy and will be alright in my army backpack, oh and can take good pics:)
 
Right i have a Canon Powershot A470.

Its a brilliant camera, is you search james devaney on facebook ill accept you so you can see my pics of wembley in 08.

Some absolutly awsome photos.

Infact, ill post my fav few up if you ask nicely :)

For a point and shoot you wont get much better for the price, mine was half price for the week too so i got it on a bargain, its around £90.

I got reccommended this from a mate at work whos good with cameras, i wrote a few down and he looked them up and said these were the best from what id choosen.
Pic of the camera (back)
Pic of the camera (front)
 
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Cheers for the reply james07. I had a little look myself at some cameras after my grandad told me about Nikon and Canon cameras being really good brands.
Ive come up with the following:
Nikon Coolpix S51C 8.1 Megapixel Digital Camera
Key Features:
Effective pixels 8.1 million
3.0 in. LCD monitor with anti-reflection coating
Right-angle optical 3x Zoom-NIKKOR lens, Digital zoom: up to 4x
Storage media: Internal memory (approx. 13 MB), SD memory cards
Face Detection Technology
Main Specifications:
Wireless LAN and My Picturetown
Picture Mail button
8.1 megapixel resolution
EXPEED image processing engine
ISO 1600
Optical Vibration Reduction
Pictmotion
Advanced Face Priority AF
Rotary multi-selector
Image sensor1/2.5-in. CCD
total pixels: approx. 8.28 millions
Lens3x Zoom-NIKKOR
6.3-18.9mm (35mm [135] format picture angle: 38-114mm)
f/3.3-4.2
12 elements in 9 groups

Digital zoom: up to 4x (35mm [135] format picture angle: 456mm)
Focus range (from lens): 30cm (1 ft.) to infinity, Macro close-up mode: 4cm (1.6 in.) to infinity
Monitor: 3.0-in., 230,000-dot, wide viewing angle TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Storage media: Internal memory (approx. 13 MB), SD memory cards
Image size (pixels): 3264 x 2448 (High: 3264*/Normal: 3264), 2592 x 1944 (Normal: 2592), 2048 x 1536 (Normal: 2048), 1024 x 768 (PC: 1024), 640 x 480 (TV: 640), 3200 x 1800 (16:9)
Vibration Reduction (VR): Optical lens shift VR
ISO sensitivity: ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Auto (auto gain ISO 100-800)
Interface: Hi-Speed USB, IEEE 802.11b/g
Power sources: Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL8 (supplied), AC Adapter EH-64 (supplied)
Battery life: Approx. 150 shots with EN-EL8 battery (based on CIPA standard)
Dimensions (WxHxD): S51C: Approx. 97.5 x 59 x 21 mm (3.8 x 2.3 x 0.8 in.) excluding projections
Weight: Approx. 125 g (4.4 oz.) without battery and SD memory card
Supplied accessories: Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL8, AC adapter EH-64, AV/USB Cable UC-E12, Strap AN-CP14, Printer Dock Accessory: Dock Insert PV-12, Software Suite CD-ROM (Supplied accessories may differ by country or area)
Optional accessories: Battery Charger MH-62, Camera Case CS-EU02, Camera Case CS-CPS50c

Nikon Coolpix S210 8.0 Megapixel Digital Camera
8.0 megapixel resolution keeps images sharp when printing complete or just from selected areas, even in large format.
Ultra-slim body: 18mm with elegant and durable aluminum finish.
2.5-inch high-resolution LCD monitor with protective acrylic panel to help reduce scratches and fingerprints, and an anti-reflection coating to enhance visibility in bright sunlight.
High ISO (2000) light sensitivity reduces the risk of blurred results with fast-moving subjects or in low light by enabling faster shutter speeds.
EXPEED image processing concept for optimum performance and maximum image quality.
Optical 3x Zoom-NIKKOR lens offers outstanding precision and sharp resolution. (35mm[135] film-format equivalent: 38 - 114mm.)
Electronic Vibration Reduction combats the effects of camera shake to maintain clarity even in low light.
Three unique Nikon image innovations: Face-priority autofocus focuses on faces, not backgrounds
D-Lighting creates pleasing results by correcting strong shadows
and In-camera Red-eye Fix corrects false eye color due to flash.
15 scene modes offer optimized settings for popular photographic styles, effects and locations.
Technical Specifications
Effective pixels: 8.0 million
Image sensor: 1/2.5-in. CCD
total pixels: approx. 8.28 million
Lens System: 3x Zoom-NIKKOR
6.3-18.9mm (35mm [135] format picture angle: 38-114mm)
f/3.1-5.9
6 elements in 5 groups

Digital zoom: up to 4x (35mm [135] format picture angle: 456mm)
Focus Adjustment: Automatic
Focus range: (from lens) 60cm (2 ft.) to infinity
Macro close-up mode: 10cm (4 in.) to infinity
Monitor: 2.5-in., approx. 230k-dot, wide viewing angle TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Supported Flash Memory: MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
Integrated Memory: 52 MB
Image size (pixels):
3264 x 2448 (High: 3264/Normal: 3264)
2592 x 1944 (Normal: 2592)
2048 x 1536 (Normal: 2048)
1024 x 768 (PC: 1024)640 x 480 (TV: 640)1920 x 1080 (16:9: 1920)
Vibration Reduction (VR): Electronic VR
ISO sensitivity: ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, Auto (auto gain ISO 64-800), High-Sensitivity mode (ISO 64-1600)
Interface: USB
Camera Flash: Built-in flash
Red Eye Reduction: Built-in
Microphone: Microphone - built-in
Power sources: Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied), AC Adapter EH-62D (optional)
Battery life: Approx. 220 shots with EN-EL10 battery (based on CIPA standard)
Dimensions (WxHxD): Approx. 90 x 55.5 x 18 mm (3.6 x 2.2 x 0.7 in.) excluding projections
Weight (Approx.): 120 g / 100 g (3.5 oz.) without battery and SD memory card
Supplied Accessories: Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10
Battery Charger MH-63
USB Cable UC-E6
Audio Video Cable EG-CP14
Strap
Software Suite CD-ROM (Supplied accessories may differ by country or area)
Colour: Red
 
bakes0310 said:
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OcUK sell the Canon A470 for £77.29 inc VAT

You should take the advice ive been given and stay with Nikon or Canon as they are companies that specialize in cameras unlike people like Sony who specialize in all brands of electronics.

The camera i specced is brilliant and if you just want to take photos that are quite good quality but nothing on par to a SLR then yeah this is your best option, there are other point and shoot cameras out there but unless you are into photography you wont see much of a difference and if its for personal use then you deffo will be happy with the finish product.

Im so happy with the results i got from wembley although i did miss some photos because i didnt think to half hold the button to focus before pressing it fully to snap the snutter.

Noob mistake :)

All in all its a good camera and i dont have any problems with it except battery life (although not major) as its AA batteries and this is always going to be an issue but better if your no where near a computer or power source, i took around 400 shots on 2 sets of 2xAA batteries.
 
Im 99% sold, shame im not on facebook you could add that extra 1% by letting me see some pics. Aint you got them on here at all?

Anyway cheers im gonna hit the order button on pay day (thurday) i cant wait:)
 
See above

There resized to 800x600 and the quality is no where near as great as the origninal size.

Msn trust if you want the original and more..
 
Some questions:

1. What accessories will i need, i want the bare minimum. Will i just need to buy a bag, or does the camera come with one? If not i just want a bag that can fit my camera in that sits in my pocket still.

2.What kind of memory sticks?

3. How much memory should i get 2gb, 4gb, 8gb or 16gb. How may photos would they equal if i wanted all my photos set on high quality.


EDIT: Very nice pics, i really want that camera now :)
 
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bakes0310 said:
EDIT: Very nice pics, i really want that camera now :)
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Firstly, i know, secondly, thank you :D

1) I aint got a bag, i just put it in my pocked or let it hang from the wrist on a strap that comes with it..

2) Erm, standard sized SD memory card, there about £4 if not less then that for a 2GB on a knwon auction site, i got 2 of these

3) About 388 pics for 866MB

I couldnt be happier with the camera that i have :)

Time for work now, shame, ill speak later.
 
Your gonna hate me james07:p but ive ordered a different camera, my budget went up a bit so i choosed a different one.


EDIT: Oops i forgot to tell you, its the Nikon CoolPix S560.
 
bakes0310 said:
Your gonna hate me james07:p but ive ordered a different camera, my budget went up a bit so i choosed a different one.


EDIT: Oops i forgot to tell you, its the Nikon CoolPix S560.
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There pretty good too, pretty much the same thing, you wont notice too much of a difference.
 
Would've said the Canon IXUS range, but you've ordered now! And buy a USB Card reader, generally faster than the USB-Camera cable.
 
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