Good digital camera?

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Hi guys, looking to get a decent digital camera to take pics of friends, family, but also looking to do a bit of amateur photography. Whats a good one to go for without spending a fortune (up to £200 ideally). Thanks :)

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By the way, my cousin said the casio exilim is good. Is this correct?

Answer 1

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fujifilm is a good one..its only £125 and they have it in different colours as well ...wicked...!!

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Thanks everyone, and after much deliberation and comparison I have decided to go with a fujifilm one, and its pink too even better. Found a site called pixmania.com which is the best and cheapest by far!!! Thanks guys :)

Answer 2

The Canon IXUS range is pretty good probably the IXUS 75. The downside is there is no manual shutter setting. It's in your price range.

Answer 3

Just buy the best Canon you can afford and you can't go wrong.

You get more for your money with the A series. The A570 is a very nice camera. This is way below your budget. Your budget is almost, but not quite enough for a DSLR camera and lens. There are larger models in your price-range in between a DSLR and compact camera, like the Fuji the photography student below mentions. Canon make a similar class of cameras as well. If picture quality is more important to you than compact size, you could go that route.

The SD / IXUS series cost a little more for their ultra-compact size, you generally don't get quite as much optical zoom and picture quality is no better than the A series. You could buy a top of the line SD series on your budget though, if you like ultra compact.


Casio Exefilm is a series of cameras. Casio tends to be hit and miss in picture quality. I'd check consumer reviews on the web for any particular model you might be interested in... see how satisfied people generally are with them. Personally... I bought a few digital cameras I wasn't the happiest with and stopped shopping when I bought a Canon. You just can't beat them IMO.

It seems many are complaining about the newest cameras from all the manufacturers. The newest 12 mega pixel models just seem to perform poorly in all but the very best of light because they crammed too many mega pixels on the same small sensors. Noise and sensitivity in low light become a problem as a result. I'd stick to around 7 - 10 mega pixel models. You'll save money and get nicer photos in a wider variety of lighting too.

Answer 4

http://www.saxans.com have some very good ones.

Answer 5

Fuji digital cameras are very good and very easy to use.

Answer 6

I'm with the above posters.

I have a Canon IXUS 60 and can't fault it. Fantastic pictures, fits in your pocket, simple to use and an excellent battery life.

They now do the IXUS 75 which has a higher pixel size and I think it's around £180.

Buy one immediately!!!

Answer 7

hi besides the famous brand cameras, i consider the others are all ok! i use this camera all the time, rather good, which was bought in a online wholesaler majoring consumer electronics. u can go to look around for selecting up a fitable one! hope this give u a choice! details at
http://www.sourcingmap.com/camera-c-986.…

Answer 8

I like the one I have, though it is a little more than £200. I spent about $400 for it on the internet, looking for the best price, but the pound is worth more than the dollar. I have a Pentax K100D. However, I bought it without lenses. I had lenses already. Lenses will cost you extra, but you may be able to get them used (including on the internet). A simple lens (the equivalent of 55mm in a film camera) won't be very expensive. I got a small zoom lens that cost me only $30, in a local used camera store. If you simply want a point and shoot, I don't have any recommendations. I'm not familiar enough with them, and the ones I have had haven't been all that good. For family and friends, they're often fine, but if you are looking to get a little more serious about amateur photography, in my opinion, they're not sufficient. The advantage of the K100D is that it has a steady shot that is in the camera itself; you don't have to buy special lenses for it. That makes it unique. All SLR digital cameras do suffer from one problem: they tend to collect dust on the sensor, so they have to be cleaned. But if you live in a more humid climate (I think England would qualify) you might not have as much trouble as I have, because I live in the desert. I usually clean mine myself. I have a little bulb gadget I can blow a weak stream of air into the camera, and I also have little squeegees and solution, but those are more difficult to use. I sometimes have to edit out spots in my paint program. A point and shoot won't have that problem, because you don't open it up and expose the sensor. So give some thought to what you ultimately want to do with it. If you want to get a little more serious down the line, go with an SLR, but if you don't want to do anything beyond that, you'll have to get someone else's recommendations, because I have no helpful knowledge.

Answer 9

Hey Bubbles!

Are you looking for a digital SLR ? - where you can change the lenses, or just a digital compact camera to suit the job?

I am studying photography at college where most of the class have SLRs. I only have a digital compact but it seems to serve the purpose!

I have a Fujifilm S9600 - although my tutors despise this make (for some reason) I have managed to take some photos that they're incredibly happy with!

I would recommend this camera if you're not interested in changing lenses etc. You still have all the necessary functions of an amateur photographers camera, without the expense of an SLR!

It is, however, a little over your budget at £239.99 (if purchased on the web) or £279.99 (if purchased in store at Jessops) - but you can purchase bundle deals and get a camera case and memory card included in your purchase...

here's the link:

http://www.jessops.com/Store/s36318/0/Digital-Compact-Cameras/Fujifilm/Finepix-S9600-Zoom-Digital-Compact-Camera/details.aspx?&IsSearch=y&pageindex=1&CatId=236&comp=y

- I would also reccommend paying a visit to Jessops or browsing their site to find your ideal camera if this one is not to your taste.
Jessops is a good place to start looking!!

Happy snapping!

Answer 10

The Fuji f11 should fill all your needs,although a little above your budget,it is top of the range in it`s class beating all other makes,of similar designs.Just point and shoot with this pocket sized digi camera,superb.

Answer 11

If you wanna do real photography go for a D-SLR!
But be careful witch brand do you chose!
(Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Fuji...)
and 200 is a little to less if you are thinking seriously to take pictures!

Answer 12

samsung s85

Answer 13

Buying Check List
Your new digital camera should have these key features:
• At least a 6MP imaging device for a D-SLR
• At least a 7MP imager for a point-and-shoot
• Optical zoom of 3x, some have 6x...not just a digital zoom
• The highest quality optics
• A large LCD screen; the more pixels doesnt mean the better the quality.6-8 are great unless you want to print garage size images.
• The widest range for aperture (f/stops), shutter speed and ISO
• An AF Illuminator or AF Assist mode for best flash shots in dim light
• A variety of "scene" modes for more convenient shooting in a variety of situations
• Make sure you do your own ergonomic hands-on test
and image stabilizer if possible.

canon has the a-series..like a710, a720, a520..all a good camera and a good price right now.

Answer 14

The Olympus E-400 is around £300, but it is absolutely mint. i have got it. very fast auto focus and very easy to use. It is a DSLR. its the worlds smallest and lightest.
I love it. do all my photography coursework on it.

Answer 15

Hi I took TomTom's advice and after looking at the specs for the Samsung S85 and the price and the prices of similar specs for other makes found it to be good value for money and bought one.