I really really want a digital SLR, but it's pricey [:(] so I'm looking for a 6 megapixeler that's cheap and has a good photo quality. I don't want to invest too much, because I want to save for an SLR, but can't find anything decent under $175 or so [maybe I'm hoping for too much?] I'm current testing out a Kodak EasyShare C653 from a friend [6.1 MP] and it sucks SO MUCH. The photo quality is horrible... at the price tag of $129. How can a camera have a high MP and really, really bad photo quality? I guess that's a second question if anyone wants to answer that as well. You can get a Canon Powershot A540. It's a 6 MP camera and it's a great little camera. You can find it "everywhere" for about $170. I've recommended this camera within my own family, so I'll be living with the results of this recommendation right along with you.
Go here and read an extensive review:
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_revi...
Check the sample images, too.
This will blow your mind. The A530 is now discontinued, but it was the "little brother" to the A540.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/150-vs-5...
Canon just introduced the A550, which has more pixels, but offers less user control. I'd be happy with the A540.
A550 review: http://www.steves-digicams.com/2007_revi...
You will need to add a memory card and I suggest the Sandisk or Lexar brand in any speed. You will spend from about $20 for a 512 KB card, which is perfectly adequate, to about $40 for a Sandisk Ultra II, which is as good as you'd ever want for this or many other cameras. Go to www.dpreview.com to help your search and see sample picture quality. Great camera review site.
Their are so many cameras under $200 you'll have to narrow the search (under "Buying Guide", "Feature Search")!
Can't go wrong with an Olympus or Canon - like the A540. Some of their 6mp are available in your price range. |
