What is the best digital camera for under $200?

by localjapantimes

This is my Christmas present but I don’t trust my mo to pick one out for me, so I’m telling her what to get. Features I’m looking for include: lots of storage, good telephoto zoom lens, good macro feature, Photoshop plug-in, optical resolution, high ISO sensitivity, and a fast burst rate. Please help me make a decision!

Answer by anthony h
For under $ 200? Wow, you want a lot for under $ 200.

For lots of storage, forget any camera with internal storage. Just get a good sized memory card. Also, for burst shooting, you won’t get more than about 1 to 2 frames per second, probably for about 3 to 5 frames max. Also, high ISO sensitivity is poor on cameras under $ 200 and in fact on most point and shoots costing hundreds more.

Two basic suggestions:
Canon A570 IS which is 7mp, 4x zoom, and has image stabilization. About $ 155 from online stores. Add a $ 20 SD memory card and another $ 25 for rechargeable NiMH AA batteries plus a charger. Burst mode, about 1.7 frames per second for an unlimited number of frames.

Panasonic makes a similar camera, but with a 6x zoom, the DMC-LZ7. It has image stabilization, 7 megapixels and the 6x zoom. Also about $ 155. Get the same accessories: a memory card and a recharger/NiMH batteries.

Answer by nol b
The FUJI F20 is an awesome camera. This is the one I have and I am very happy with it. Its a steal on Overstock.com for $ 140.

http://www.overstock.com/Electronics/Fuji-FinePix-F20-6.3MP-Digital-Camera/2550462/product.html?cid=25608&fp=F

I hope you like it!

Answer by epic_laydown
this website could help. As anthony said, you might not get everything you want, but you could come close. The A570 Canon is a good camera and gets rave reviews on Amazon. But check this site out, it might help. I bet the A570 will be recommended b/c of the price.

http://www.myproductadvisor.com/mpa/home.do

Answer by Mary B
I recommend Canon PowerShot SD100. The good for it: Pocket-size and stylish; solid photo quality; speedy performance. I get a review for it , you can have a look:
http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/canon-powershot-sd100/4505-6501_7-30472058.html
A decent deal for it is only $ 200.
http://dealstudio.com/viewtopic.php?t=32159

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I would like to buy a Nikon SLR camera but I’m wondering which one would be the best buy, or the newest model, or the best rated?

Answer by fhotoace
They are all excellent.

Which you buy will depend upon a few things.

* how experienced are you using a fully adjustable camera (do you have a few years experience using a 35 mm SLR?)
* what subjects are you going to be shooting?
* who are your clients, if you are a pro?
* are you starting your camera system or do you already have a number of Nikon lenses?

If this is your first fully adjustable camera and you have no compatible lenses, buying the Nikon D40 with two lenses (18-55 mm and 55-200 mm) would be the best investment at the lowest cost.

If you have been using 35 mm SLR’s for a few years, the Nikon D90 or D300 may be just the one for you.

Take a look at all the DSLR’s made by Nikon and see which has the features you want and need for your style of photography

http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/Digital-SLR/index.page

The cost for a D40 with 18-55 mm lens is about $ 450 on Amazon. You can spend over $ 8,500 on a body only if you were to need the features of the Nikon D3x.

Answer by nick
if you like Nikon i would recommend Nikon D90
Fusing 12.3-megapixel image quality inherited from the award-winning D300 with groundbreaking features, the D90's breathtaking, low-noise image quality is further advanced with EXPEED image processing. Split-second shutter response and continuous shooting at up to 4.5 frames-per-second provide the power to capture fast action and precise moments perfectly, while Nikon's exclusive Scene Recognition System contributes to faster 11-area autofocus performance, finer white balance detection and more. The D90 delivers the control passionate photographers demand, utilizing comprehensive exposure functions and the intelligence of 3D Color Matrix Metering II. Stunning results come to life on a 3-inch 920,000-dot color LCD monitor, providing accurate image review, Live View composition and brilliant playback of the D90's cinematic-quality 24-fps HD D-Movie mode.

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