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Post by DawninCal on Nov 30, 2014 14:47:25 GMT -6
I am researching cameras and am finding the task rather daunting. That is an understatement actually. The more I research, the harder it is to make a decision! So, I thought I'd turn to you guys for your thoughts on cameras. I am looking for a point and shoot camera that takes good macro shots but that will also take nice scenery/people pics, is on the small side, fairly easy to use, reliable and under $200. What would you recommend and why? Thanks! Dawn
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Post by violetmoonnl on Dec 1, 2014 2:59:28 GMT -6
I have no idea, I use my cell phone for quick photo's. The ones that go on my website I make with a RAW camera. I have a fujifilm Finepix S 5600, it was my boyfriends and when he bought a new one he gave me this one to use. It wasn't cheap when we bought it and I don't think they sell them in stores anymore. I do know they sell used ones for round about $ 100.-- on amazon and ebay. I can ask my boyfriend tonight for his thoughts in this.
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Post by DawninCal on Dec 2, 2014 13:16:03 GMT -6
That sounds great, Carina. At the moment, I'm leaning towards a Canon Powershot SX600. They're on sale right now for $79 less than the regular price. Unfortunately, my old cell phone doesn't have picture taking abilities. It's really old! Dawn
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Post by gbobmi on Dec 2, 2014 14:29:05 GMT -6
Dawn, I've had Canon cameras in the past and I have an older version of the Powershot. Great little camera!
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Post by violetmoonnl on Dec 2, 2014 14:47:27 GMT -6
That sounds great, Carina. At the moment, I'm leaning towards a Canon Powershot SX600. They're on sale right now for $79 less than the regular price. Unfortunately, my old cell phone doesn't have picture taking abilities. It's really old! Dawn I asked my boyfriend, he only knows the review from camera's that are 5 years old. He said: Maybe a cell phone update? A used iPhone 4 or 4S maybe. Or you can check this site, they give good reviews on all sorts of camera's, he thinks this one is nice and should be under $ 160 in the US www.steves-digicams.com/camera-reviews/canon/powershot-sx600-hs/canon-powershot-sx600-hs-review.html
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Post by DawninCal on Dec 2, 2014 18:01:38 GMT -6
Looks like everyone agrees that Canon makes a nice camera. I think we have a winner! Planning to pick it up on Friday before we leave on our trip - it'll be great to have a nice camera to take pictures. My Nikon Coolpix did a good job for me, but it's also old and lately it's seemed like my photos aren't as good as they used to be. I think the Nokon may be worn out. Dawn
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Post by koolbraider on Dec 3, 2014 15:18:10 GMT -6
Dawn, sorry to be so late in replying but I think everyone has given the Canon the thumbs up. I have a PowerShot A710IS (IS for image stabilization). It's at least 5 years old but going strong and I'd buy another in a heartbeat. As for my macro I just needed to learn what to do; after that, all's good. And the "automatic" is really good. I did a quick search yesterday and I remember that only one camera review mentioned macro; what's up with that? I like CnetReviews so here's a link to the SX: Canon SX 600 The review doesn't have much good to say about the 600's Automatic mode and I couldn't find anything in the specs about it. Check out both pages to get info. Personally if I wanted one for point and shoot AND macro I think I'd do a bit more research. Looks like the SX600 is really just point and shoot and not for what you want which is macro. (The review did mention something about not giving up phone image quality...)
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Post by DawninCal on Dec 4, 2014 12:06:59 GMT -6
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the subject, Sue. Based on your comments, I did some further reading including the link you posted and it seems that unless I want to spend more the cameras in this price range are about the same when it comes to macros. I want to buy the camera tomorrow (Friday) but will do some more research today before making a final decision. Appreciate the help! Dawn
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Post by Claudia on Jun 16, 2015 16:32:35 GMT -6
I see this is an older post but I thought I'd mention that my Nikon Coolpix L20 takes really good pictures. This one was given to me but I don't think they're very expensive.
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Post by Sophy on Jun 16, 2015 17:37:23 GMT -6
I like my Nikon Coolpix too. Under $200.
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Post by DawninCal on Jun 19, 2015 0:06:13 GMT -6
I've had the Canon powershot for about six months now and absolutely love it. I think I'm more amazed at the capabilities of the zoom feature than I am the macro. When were on vacation, I took a photo of a park that was about a block away. There was a pond in the park, which I could see. What I couldn't see were the goldfish swimming in the pond until I downloaded the photos from the camera to my computer. Amazing! My coolpix did a good job for me until I wore it out; it's another nice camera. Dawn
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