Best <$150 digi cam

[K2e2vin]

I'm looking for a camera, but can't afford a digital SLR right now, and don't want to spend money on a "mid level" camera. What is the best(as in high quality/resolution pictures) for under $150?

 

[TommyTheCat]

Steve's Digicams - The "Best" Digicams

Check out the "entry level" section.

 

[phunky.buddha]

The Canon A4xx series are always very good values.

 

[VTECin5th]

I like my vivitar, I paid $120 on ebay (live auction, not BIN)
5mp, doesn't eat batteries either...i use rechargable battery pack though.
Vivicam 3935:

Features:

• 5 Mega Pixel
• 3x Optical/4x Digital Zoom
• 2560 x 1920 Maximum Resolution
• 1.5” LCD Display (TFT)
• Uses SD Memory Cards
  (up to 256MB)
• Mac/PC Compatible
• USB Connectivity
• 10 Second Self Timer
• Integral Four Mode Automatic Flash
  w/Red-Eye Reduction
• Includes CD w/PhotoSuite SE, and
  Photo Vista Software
  
  Specifications:
• Image Sensor 5.25 Mega pixel
• Still Image Resolution: 2560 x 1920 Maximum
• Video Resolution/Frame Rate: 320 x 240/24 fps
• Lens: Auto focus 3x optical zoom lens,
• Focal length: 7.8 - 23.4mm
• Max. Aperture F/2.7 (wide), F/4.9 (tele)
• Range of Focus Wide: 8” to Infinity, Tele: 16” to Infinity
• Digital Zoom 4X Capture, 6X Playback
• Exposure: Automatic with EV compensation: +/-2.0 EV in .5 EV steps
  ISO Automatic: 100, 200, Manual: 100, 200, 400
• White Balance: Automatic w/presets for: daylight, cloudy, sunset, tungsten, fluorescent
• LCD Display: 1.5” color TFT LCD
• Internal Memory: 16MB (14MB Available for image storage)
• External Memory: SD Card (up to 256MB) ( Card not included)
• Flash Four mode: automatic, fill, off, red-eye reduction
• Self-timer: 5 or 10 sec delay
• Video Output: NTSC/PAL
• File Formats Still Image: JPG,
• Movie: MPG
• Connectors: AC Adapter (not included), USB, A/V out
• Language Support: English, German, French, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Italian
• System Requirements PC: Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP or Mac OS9 or higher, USB mass storage device, 128MB RAM, 80MB hard disk space, USB port, CD ROM drive
• Software Included: Photo Suite SE, Photo Vista V2.02 & WIN 98 drivers
• Power: 2 AA Alkaline batteries or 3V AC-DC Adapter (not included)
• Weight: 6.3 oz. (180 grams)
• Dimensions: 95mm x 64mm x 36mm

I really like it, it has internal memory and i use a 128mb card with it, more than i'll ever need. Video also.

The only drawback is if you leave the camera on and the USB plugged in, it will kill your batteries. If you leave it on without the USB it will shut itself off.

These pictures were taken in low resolution:

Good luck with whatever you get.

 

[MaaseyRacer]

Anything Canon or Nikon kick ass. I have a Canon Digital Rebel, and a Nikon CoolPix 4300 (old), but they take amazing photos. At the time I got them, they were the best bang for the buck.

 

[ScrapinSi]

You missed a Kickass Woot Yesterday... 5MP Samsung for $69.99.

 

[eg6sir]

KODAK EASYSHARE C330 Zoom Digital Camera

 

[K2e2vin]

You missed a Kickass Woot Yesterday... 5MP Samsung for $69.99.

I saw it; it was a digital zoom though.

 

[K2e2vin]

OK I still haven't bought one, what about going a little higher; say $200 range? Anyone heard of the Fuji S7000? Pawnshop has one...

 

[BigJ]

Canon A530 Silver 5.0MP Digital Camera - Retail at Newegg.com I'd buy this if I were to be spending less than 200. I have an SD400 and I fricking love it. got it as a graduation gift, and well it owns.

 

[ripperbone]

look on amazon. I got my stylus on there for 110, and later i found a newer sony for 130

 

[MikeBergy]

OK I still haven't bought one, what about going a little higher; say $200 range? Anyone heard of the Fuji S7000? Pawnshop has one...

I have the fuji s6000. Takes really good pics. night time low light pics aren't that great though, the aperature size is just too small. But I've actually gotten picky, using manual settings and all. If you are looking to use it in auto mode, you'll likely love the camera.

 

[ScrapinSi]

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