What to buy

[Cindy]

Hiya

I would like to buy a Digital Camera that i can connect to my Computers, saying that i don't know a thing about then as i borrow my Dads ATM , so can someone please suggest something around £200, any help / advice appreciated thank you

Cindy X

[the insaan]

dont be tempted by large amounts of mega pixels or a great massive digital zoom

what a camera has to have is large optical zoom and great optics, go for a big name brand as these usually have a reputation to uphold.

for £200 you can for a panasonic lumix fz range or a decent kodak z770

i will have more info for you later

[Cindy]

Thank you the insaan i am very grateful for your help ((Hugs))

[Cindy]

Hi

I have been looking at the panasonic lumix fz-7 "picture below" is a very nice Camera so I'm going to hunt around to find the best price and order it.

[lincsat]

There's this Fuji at CPC for £200 - S5700 | FUJI | Digital Cameras | Cameras & Photography | CPC





FinePix S5700 Digital Camera

• 7.1 megapixel
• Resolution up to 3072x2304
• 10x optical zoom, 4.8x digital zoom
• 2.5" TFT LCD screen
• SD and xD picture card slot with 27MB internal memory
• Auto focus with macro
• Intelligent flash
• Automatic scene recognition
• Movie capture with monaural sound
• USB interface
• Powered by 4x AA batteries (supplied)
• Weight: 306g
• Dimensions (HxWxD): 75.7x106.1x80.7mm

Contents: Digital Camera, 4x AA batteries, shoulder strap, lens cap, lens cap cord, USB cable, A/V cable, software

[lincsat]

Scratch that, there's another one at 7dayshop for £150 - 7dayshop.com - Online Store

Fuji FinePix S5800 Digital Camera For your fast and safe receipt, this item is sent using Royal Mail Special Delivery
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7dayshop Price £199.00
Special Price £149.00
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Product Group
DIGITAL CAMERAS
This product was listed on
Thursday 20 September, 2007.
more images... The new Fuji FinePix S5800 offers superb value for money & performance!

8.0 Megapixels
Boasting a 8.0-megapixel CCD sensor, the FinePix S5800 delivers high image quality that promises you sharper, more brilliant, higher resolution pictures whatever the scene.

10x Optical Zoom Performance
The FinePix S5800's built-in 10x optical zoom lens expands your shooting parameters, covering a remarkable focal range equivalent to 38 - 380mm on a 35mm camera.

High Sensitivity & Intelligent Flash
Even at night or when shooting fast-moving subjects, high sensitivity of ISO 1600 delivers images that are crisp and clear.

Beautiful Movie Recording with Ease
The FinePix S5800 offers zoom function even during movie recording, giving you new creative freedom to track moving subjects and capture great footage.

Additional Features The FinePix S5800 offers various useful features such as Versatile shooting modes, Super Macro mode, and Wide View Film.
Integrating the powerful RP (Real Photo) Processor with Intelligent Flash and other advanced Fujifilm technologies, Real Photo Technology aims to “capture the moment as your eye sees it,” expanding the pleasures and potential of digital photography.

[lincsat]

And for a little more money, I would recommend this one - 7dayshop.com - Online Store


Canon Digital Compact Camera - Power Shot S5IS - UK Stock For your fast and safe receipt, this item is sent using Royal Mail Special Delivery
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7dayshop Price £409.00
Special Price £245.00
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Product Group
DIGITAL CAMERAS
This product was listed on
Monday 11 June, 2007.
more images... With a 12x optical Image Stabilizer lens, Face Detection Technology and extensive movie options the PowerShot S5 IS excels in any situation. Enjoy versatile shooting with Speedlite flash compatibility.

Features

* 12x optical zoom lens with IS
* 8.0 Megapixels
* Extensive movie options
* DIGIC III and iSAPS
* Face Detection AF/AE/FE
* Red-Eye Correction
* ISO 1600 and Auto ISO Shift
* 2.5" vari-angle LCD
* 22 shooting modes
* Accessories include Speedlite flashes

High performance optics
A powerful 12x optical zoom lens features Canon’s renowned optical Image Stabilizer technology to counteract camera shake. An Ultrasonic Motor (USM) ensures fast and near-silent operation1. UD lens technology and SuperSpectra coating reduce chromatic aberrations, flare and ghosting for sharp images with superb colour accuracy.

Resolution
An 8.0 Megapixel sensor captures the fine detail in every scene, enabling you to crop or enlarge images and create large-scale prints.

Extensive movie options
Shoot 30fps VGA quality movies with stereo sound, or record QVGA movies at 60fps and analyse in sharp slow motion. Make full resolution stills while recording with the Photo in Movie feature.

DIGIC III with iSAPS
Canon's DIGIC III processor provides lightning quick responses, superb image quality and advanced noise reduction for cleaner images at high ISO speeds. iSAPS technology analyses each scene to optimise key camera settings even before a shot is taken.

Face Detection Technology
Face Detection AF/AE/FE ensures superb people shots by automatically detecting up to 9 faces in the frame and selecting the optimum focus, exposure and flash settings. In Movie mode, Face Detection AF/AE achieves accurate exposure and focus even when the subject is moving towards or away from the camera.

Red-Eye Correction
During playback Face Detection Technology allows you to quickly and accurately correct red-eye.

Sharp low light shooting
Shoot improved images in dim conditions with ISO 1600 - ideal in galleries or museums where flash photography is prohibited. Use Auto ISO Shift to avoid image blur with the touch of a button whenever camera shake is predicted.

Extra large vari-angle LCD
The 2.5" high-resolution vari-angle LCD lets you frame from challenging angles and share playback with friends. Night Display mode enhances screen visibility after dark.

Shooting modes and My Colors
A choice of 22 shooting modes includes Manual mode for creative control and 0cm Super Macro mode for extreme close-ups. Apply in-camera colour effects to images and movies with My Colors.

Accessories
A comprehensive range of accessories including lens hood and wide/tele/close-up converter lenses. A hotshoe on the PowerShot S5 IS enables the use of selected Canon Speedlite flashes.

[the insaan]

Cindy.

The FZ7 would be a good choice, see if you can push for the FZ10, The panasonic FZ range are an amazing range of cameras, with a wide telephoto lens,

I had heard some of the pros mention that these are the next best thing after SLR/DSLR.

I am currently negotiating the price of a sony DSC-H3,

But if you want a proper review on cameras then go to
Steve's Digicams - Camera Reviews

[Cindy]

Wow !

Thank you Lincsat for all the info now ive a lot more to think about and i appreciate your help , Cindy X

And thank you the insaan for your help , i will study all the specs before i decide, Cindy X

[brian]

Connecting to your PC shouldn't be a problem - they usually come with their own USB cable and image software, so it's as simple as plug and play - unlike video camcorders where you can require a Firewire card in the PC.