Digital camera recommendation

[nathanl]

I am after a new digital camera and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations or experience. Not after DSLR or anything, just a normal point and shoot type in a compact type up to about $350. About 8 to 10 megapixels, easy to use, large display and value for money (most important).

Cheers,
Nathan

[Emo]

canon ixus take great shots and come in under 300...

[IceManDude]

I've got a Fujifilm Finepix J150W

An awesome little camera, all my photos have been taken on this camera since i dropped my old one in the drink back in october.

http://www.fujifilm.com/products/dig...finepix_j150w/

[Minnows]

anything nikon.. quality

[ruski]

Originally Posted by Emo

canon ixus take great shots and come in under 300...

+1

[Noddy]

Yeah I got a Canon ixis 80 (8 megapixel) a few months back for $240 and think it's great. Nice and compact, hardly even realise it's in your pocket and takes good photos too.

[Surface Breamer]

Yeah the IXUS are a very solid japanese built unit. Mine has taken a beating and it still takes great shots for what it is. One thing is they don't show their true potential just using them on auto. Invest in a small tripod and learn to use the manual functions. Some of the pre-sets like fireworks and snow can really make a difference also. The macro function is also great for taking close ups of new tackle purchases

[nathanl]

Thanks all, I was already leaning towards the IXUS but the 95 was a bit over the price limit considering I will want more memory and a cover etc. The IXUS 80 could be a winner I think.

cheers

[Pisces]

If you like to fish ... shoot and take good pictures even under water video .. OLYMPUS 770 SW .. 30FT DEPTH SHOCK PROOF ANYTHING U NAME IT .. i had it for cpl yeears now i i cant fault it .. and believe me i used it in and out of the water ... if u dont believe me go at youtube ...http://www.youtube.com/user/ysohot223 and see for yourself.. it will just go over with 50 bucsw over ur budget if u get it at right place.. realy i am so happy with it and i would recomend it to anyone.. and 7.2 mgp is not bad at all .. dot look at the latest model ..good luck with ur search

[crusty]

I have the olympus 1030, which is outside the budget but I like the waterproof bit. Mine hasn't been faultless but was fixed under warranty just took some time.

Also have a fuji not quite dslr older model. great camera excellent zoom great pictures, but not waterproof (which is a issue when your walking the milford track and get about 200mm rain on the last day).

I noticed the other day (in a Retravision shop) that Fuji have brought out a shockproof waterproof 8 or 10mp camera to rival the olympus and I think it was around the $300 - 350 mark. Didn't take a lot of notice cause I have all the camera's I need at the moment. But I would suggest its worth taking a look.

[Noddy]

Oh yeah I bought a 2gb SD card for it as well as only comes with 20mb i think. I think that was $15.

[gtxrally]

Originally Posted by MinnowMan

anything nikon.. quality

+10000000

[Piscateur]

Panasonic make a few good ones that have an awesome zoom range some rannge from 28mm to 300mm in a compact, not quite as compact as the ixus but the huge zoom can come in quite handy for other applications. Lieca lens as well

[nathanl]

Thanks for the advice guys, picked up a Nikon S550 for $250 and should do everything I want it to do.

[Breamingwithjoy]

What's a good portable model for macro shots??? ideally something with an aluminium or similar exterior that can take a bit of a bash. Sick of using the mobile for pics and my digi is crap and the missus won't let me take any of her DSLR's