Cameras we're looking at:
1) Canon Powershot SD IS
Price: $360
Battery Life: 550 shots
Megapixels: 5
Next-shot delay: 2 sec
Optical Zoom: 12x
2) Kodax EasyShare p880
Price: $490
Battery Life: 290 shots
Megapixels: 8
Next-shot delay: 2 sec
Optical zoom: 5.8x
Cool feature: wide angle capability, in-camera red-eye romval, and can save images in jpeg
3) Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT
Price $800
Battery life: Excellent
Megapixels: 8
Next-shot delay: 1/3 second
Why it's worth getting: SLR with an LCD screen, ability to change lenses, manual controls
Any ideas?
These are the top 3 we chose from Consumer Reports, but we wanted some honest opinions. This is a camera that would have to last us at least 5-10 years (and hopefully more), so we're prepared to dish out the dough for the RIGHT camera. If the price difference is not an issue, there is no comparison between the Rebel XT and the other cameras. I had not thought about this, but I'd say that it is a lot more likely to survive in use than the others, too. The lens is the same basic design as has been used forever, so that's proven. The camera is simply a lot more durable than the delicate point and shoot cameras mentioned. The image quality will absolutely blow the others out of the water. You will have a much easier time utilizing depth of field effects (blurry background) with the Rebel.
I see you picked up the phrase, "SLR with an LCD screen." Just be sure that you realize that the LCD is for reviewing your shots after you've taken them and NOT for composing and shooting the way you can with the other two. That's just the way it is with most DSLR's. They're like "real" cameras.
Now... I'd personally prefer to get into the Nikon family, but it was not on your list, so I will respect your research and I will not tell you to buy some camera that you didn't mention just because I like it. If you can spend over $1,000, though, look into the Nikon D80. Oops. I did it, didn't I? At least I answered your actual question first. You're welcome and good luck! Report It
I have heard great things about Canon. but please do not buy Sony I had to return it twice. Get any Konica Minolta I just got an Olympus FE 230. That' good if you're looking for a slim, sleek point and shoot type of camera that you can bring everywhere. It costs $200.
But if you're looking for a higher end type camera, I would maybe try a Nikon camera, that is an excellent brand and I have taken amazing pictures with that brand of camera. Theses are all good quality cameras.My daughter is a photography graduate and uses the Canon Rebel to do professional weddings. i onw the Canon Powershot SD900 and i really really like it. It is 10mp and i like how great it is to use. it has many settings but are easy to understand...if i were u..i would look into the Canon Powershot SD900...it cost me like 400 dollars I have the Canon SD IS. its a great camera the zoom is tremendous 5 mega pixel is plenty to get great 8x10's and superior 4x6's. I recommend it highly. Use with rechargeable batteries to save even more.
Richard Canon SD800-IS (small p&s)
Canon S5-IS (large p&s)
Nikon D40 (small DSLR)
Kodak really isn't as good a brand as Canon and Nikon.
Anything you buy today will be far surpassed in 3 years. Also, you might consider a DSLR and a small point & shoot. Nikon D40 and Canon SD1000, for instance. $750 combined. The sensor size on the SLR will give you SO much better photographs than the compact digitals. http://www.dpreview.com/learn/?/Glossary...
However, if it's going to last for 5-10 years, I would go with one of the newer 10mp units like the Canon XTi. http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Ca... It's almost the same price. Another great camera is the Nikon 40x. But stay with Canon or Nikon in dSLR's. I have a Canon A510 an older model.
I would suggest the DSigital Rebel..
I wish that camera was in my price range!!!!!!!! Canon is a great brand, it has worked for me.
Here are a few great cameras from them that I would recommend:
Canon Powershot A630
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Canon Powershot A560
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Canon Powershot A710
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