Aside from from known brands such as Sony, canon, etc, we all know that this Digital Camera brands are expensive, and I want to find other brands which are cheaper but the quality and durability is there intact. I have seen many brands of cheaper price, but I wonder if I can choose the realible brand. Pls. give me some advice on choosing brands. Go here http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/stats.as... and look at the second chart - the one that shows interest by brand name. The best brands are indeed the ones in the top part of the chart. And vice versa.
Here's a listing in order by ratings. You can pick out the "better brands" from this chart.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/default....
See also:
http://www.popphoto.com/cameras/4103/top...
http://www.popphoto.com/cameras/4340/top...
Another good rule. Even if you don't buy from them, check with B&H Photo (available through Yahoo! Shopping). If B&H does not sell the brand you are looking at, don't bother buying that brand. There's a reason Sony, Canon, Nikon, Panasonic, Fuji, Pentax, Samsung, and Casio are 'known'. They make consistently quality products and support their cameras.
Polaroid and HP make OK cameras and a lower price. I personally picked up an HP M735 for a friend recently for under $110.
Hope this is helpful. |
