New, Cheap compact camera advice

Shrimply

Lol, OK so now totally confused, I did post the topic cause i new the choice was huge, but while I appreciate the suggestions I'm more confused then ever.

I'm pretty tempter by the Sanyo but don't really know why it just looks like a nice neat camera for a decent price.

And the Panasonic Lumix looks great but it is right at the top end of my budget, is it really worth it.

So much to choose from and so much to take into consideration

victor2

The Lumix range of cameras do have a good reputation, and although that one does come with a rechargeable battery and charger, you'd be well advised to buy a spare battery, which isn't your typical supermarket size standard. Also at 14.1 megapixel resolution, you're going to end up with large image files if you actually use that resolution, so a large memory card will be recommended - your existing ones may have limited capacity. Could blow the budget a bit, but still a good camera.

gjchester

Persoinally I have a Canon Ixus and a digital SLR.

The SLR is the main camera but the Ixus fits almost anywhere. The canon was bought because canons almost invariable get good reviews. Seems to be about the same size as the one you had.

Do I get bad photos out if it, sometimes, it's not as verstile as the DSLR, but for what I wanted it is fantastic, I'd buy one again in a heartbeat when this one dies. It's pretty good in most circumstances it only struggles when I try and get nighttime long exposure without flash shots, but then so do most compacts. I did buy the canon underwater houseing for it, it wasn't cheap but goes down to 40M and more gets used to avoid the camera beign filled with sand and dust than water.

Batteries are not "standard AA" but you can get OEM copies on ebay for £5 each, I have 3 that live with the camrea so I always have one ready.

The one I have is old now, 7MP but still works well, new models are £200 but new "last years models" older ones go as low as £100 on Amazon. I realise it's the top end of what you want to pay but I've seriously never had problems with it. I'd really suggest you consider the ixus range.

ukcarper

If you don't mind pink http://www.jessops.com/online.store/categories/Digital%20Compact%20Cameras/products/Fujifilm/Finepix%20A160%20Digital%20Camera%20in%20Pink-78991/Show.html

Inactive

Buy Panasonic, Fuji or Canon, forget the rest.

You will not go far wrong.;)

Shrimply

ukcarper wrote: »

If you don't mind pink http://www.jessops.com/online.store/categories/Digital%20Compact%20Cameras/products/Fujifilm/Finepix%20A160%20Digital%20Camera%20in%20Pink-78991/Show.html

Well thanks for finally offering one I can say a definite now to :rotfl:

Inactive, thats the sort of advice I like, why do I get the impression others might disagree though.

I'm still looking

This Fujifilm looks like it might fit the bill quite well - edit, had a stupid moment clearly its only available for pre-order

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004G8Q5LU/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=103612307&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00342UTQG&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=0CFHT7J2VGHW92BKN72F

As to SD card size, I have at least 2, 2GB cards, not huge but they should hold a fair few pictures each I would think even at larger image sizes, am I wrong?

victor2

Shrimply wrote: »

As to SD card size, I have at least 2, 2GB cards, not huge but they should hold a fair few pictures each I would think even at larger image sizes, am I wrong?

Depends on what the picture is of and the quality the camera is set at, but my 10 megapixel Fuji set at its finest mode produces jpeg files which are around 3 to 4 Mb in size.
So a 2Gb card would hold around 500 images. Obviously if you get a camera that can do video, that will eat storage space up!

Shrimply

I'm thinking that maybe a panasonic is the best route, but getting one I can afford might be a struggle, found this on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-PANASONIC-LUMIX-DMC-FH3-DIGITAL-CAMERA-BLACK-DMCFH3-/110652379290?pt=UK_CamerasPhoto_DigitalCameras_DigitalCameras_JN&hash=item19c365509a

But am a bit wary of buying something like this off ebay, any thoughts.

marms

What about a Fuji FinePix AX250 refurbished for £38.24 INC Delivery if you use the code P10FEB15 https://secure.fujifilm.co.uk/shop/consumer/digital/digital-cameras/fun-and-easy/finepix-ax250

chrisw

Shrimply wrote: »

I'm thinking that maybe a panasonic is the best route, but getting one I can afford might be a struggle, found this on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-PANASONIC-LUMIX-DMC-FH3-DIGITAL-CAMERA-BLACK-DMCFH3-/110652379290?pt=UK_CamerasPhoto_DigitalCameras_DigitalCameras_JN&hash=item19c365509a

But am a bit wary of buying something like this off ebay, any thoughts.

I looked at that seller when I was looking for the FS30. Most of the feedback seems to refer to the cameras being US imports with the wrong plugs. I can't see that being much of a problem, but I preferred to pay an extra £15 for a proper UK one with 12 months warranty.