Buying first digital camera...HELP!

[coachgrd]

As the title suggests, we are in the market for a digital camera. (BTW, if there is a like thread buried deep in the archives, let me know.) I have gone over and over the Consumer Reports ratings and have a general idea of what to look for. Do any of of you recommend one in particular? How about the Olympus C-765 Ultra Zoom? Any of you have it. It appears to have what I am looking for, was wondering if any of you have it and how you like it.

Thanks all.
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[Gatorboy]

I would take a look at DP Review.com. It is a great resource.

When I buy my next camera, it will be a Digital SLR.

 

[Golfgar4]

Here is a thread that discusses digital cameras - Digital Camera: Spend My Money /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[ronjhall]

Here is another thread. Rate Your Digital Camera and another NYC Camera Merchants .

 

[Bob_Skurka]

I don't know anything about that particular camera, but when I need electronics, I typically check C|Net for their reviews.

C|Net Digital Camera Reviews

 

[BillyP]

I have the Olympus C-740 Ultra Zoom and like it very much. I'm sure the 765 is even better.

 

[RobertN]

Much like looking for a tractor, what do you want to do with it? What conditions will you shoot in? Lot's o' pictures, or just a few here and there? Snapshots or ???

Are you replacing a point-and-shoot, or do you need SLR compatibility with your old SLR body and lenses?

How much do you want to spend

Like tractors, there is a ton of stuff out there. It might help to narrow down the field a little /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

 

[JayC]

Oohh... This is right up my alley! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif I'm thinking about getting a new one, too.

During my research I think that the best value for the money would be the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-P93. That is 5.1MP. It has 3x optical zoom, 2x digital, 32 MB memory, and comes with two rechargable batteries and charger. It is about $300. For about $50 less you can get the DSC-P72. That is 4.1 MP and 16MB memory. Has the same features/accesories otherwise. When it comes to camera reviews there is a site that I really like. It is called Steve's Digicams. There are reviews for all sorts of cameras there and even some sample photos which means a lot to me when I am researching these things. Good luck in your search!

 

[LMTC]

http://www.imaging-resource.com/

Good info....easy to understand, covers many brands.

Owned one of the first...a Pentax .43 mega pixel (that's right, point 43) in about '96. Paid about $400. Replaced it a few months ago for $119 with a Nikon Coolpix 2100. I know 2 mp is light in today's technology, but pics are great and it could not be more simple to use.

 

[ByronBob]

Living near Rochester (home of Kodak) we have a DX3600 Kodak digital. Some things I noticed are most cameras come with a memory chip but you'll want to buy a bigger one after you have it a while and additional batteries are a must also. In todays technology the quality is outstanding. If you like the model you mention get it.