looking to buy a camera, loads of functions, so value, any suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

 

digital cameras now fall under two categories, point and shoots and full size. Which type are you considering?

 

sorry, i am a camera noob, what's the difference?

Thanks

 

I bought a Nikon D-50 DSLR fror $579 OTD. Get a DSLR if you can afford it!

 

I just received a Canon PowerShot A640 as an xmas gift but I spec'd it out. I liked the combination of point and shoot simplicity while still giving me manual controls for shutter speed, aperture and ISO. It was reviewed favorably by owners as well as many of the photography sites. You can get it for around $330. I already have a Nikon print SLR camera so I just wanted the ease of use of a point and shoot.

Point and shoots for $500 are the ones that only offer really compact size and stylish designs. Though you might expect you're paying for better imaging, I don't think you'll get a better picture than a reputable 6-10 megapixel camera for under $400 IMO.

 

the one im looking at is the Olympus Stylus 730, its not a full size, but it seems to have all the right features.. $350 everywhere except Amazon has it for $270!!

 

Canon S3IS

 

S3 IS or D50 if you're willing to spend a bit extra

 

I just bought that camera for my wife. Excellent piece of gear. It takes pictures just about as fast as you can press the button. Concur with SLR buy.

 

Just bought a canon rebel xti and i will never go back to point and shoot again.

 

Kodak easyshare z650

 

S3 IS or even the S2 IS. they're virtually the same

 

i just got a canon sd700is and its AWESOME...and about $369.99 CND