Anyone who knows digital cameras?

**PrairieDawg** · 12-06-2005, 05:04 AM

I'm getting myself a digital camera. I noticed fuji film are amongst the better priced. I want to get one with at least 5.1 mega pixels. Does anyone know if this one is alright? or is it a peice of junk? I'm looking for something resonably priced...

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...on=&langid=EN#

**I_Want_Abs** · 12-06-2005, 05:30 AM

looks pretty good to me, it has audio capability in video mode, 3x optical zoom, maybe someone with a little more experience can chime in on this 1

**IronFreakX** · 12-06-2005, 07:42 AM

just make sure you get a memory card!!!

**NotSmall** · 12-06-2005, 07:55 AM

I'm no expert but I wouldn't buy a 5.1 Megapixel, a year ago it would have been good but now it will be outdated in no time, I would aim for 8 if your budget will allow for it.

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**jerseyboy** · 12-06-2005, 08:23 AM

I remember when 3 Megapixel was the best. That was like a year and a half ago. I can't keep up with technology. I always buy SONY products.

**almostgone** · 12-06-2005, 08:35 AM

....My 5 megapixel is several years old and there are definitely higher resolution models out there. Unless you're looking for the lastest and greatest model, I have had excellent luck with my Canon Powershot S50....The menu is easy enough for my dumb@ss to figure out and if you can plug in a USB 2.0 cable, you can transfer the pics with no problem....
I've been completely satisfied with any of the pics that I've taken and later printed out as an 8" x 10".....

AG

**NotSmall** · 12-06-2005, 08:52 AM

Originally Posted by almostgone

....My 5 megapixel is several years old and there are definitely higher resolution models out there. Unless you're looking for the lastest and greatest model, I have had excellent luck with my Canon Powershot S50....The menu is easy enough for my dumb@ss to figure out and if you can plug in a USB 2.0 cable, you can transfer the pics with no problem....
I've been completely satisfied with any of the pics that I've taken and later printed out as an 8" x 10".....

AG

I've heard very good things about Canon digital cameras, when I get a new camera it'll be a Canon - I like the fact that you can get underwater housings for virtually all Canon cameras.

**Mizfit** · 12-06-2005, 02:51 PM

Canon is a much better brand

Figi might be better priced but not top of the line

**collar** · 12-06-2005, 06:26 PM

cannon..
sony...
kodak ..
and ofcourse one of the best brands if not the best nikon expensive as tho...

**redman9** · 12-06-2005, 06:31 PM

looks ike a good camera! Take some good pic.

**Zapp** · 12-06-2005, 07:07 PM

I've got a fuji digital camera. It's a FinePix A340. It's 4.0 mega pixels. You couldn't find a better camera for the price. Bought it last year on sale for around $150.00. I don't think you will be able to tell a difference from a 4mp to a 5mp. I would save my money and get one with a 3 or 4mp.