Awesome post guys! As you know I am very happy with my D40, it does what I need it to do and I cant complain. I think we should sticky this because we get a ton of "what camera" posts. Good job fellas!

 

why wasnt kodak included??

 

This is by no means a list of all the available cameras out there, especially the P&S segment which changes every few months, but more as a guide to the most popular and powerful cameras in each price range.

kodak hasn't done anything to stand out from the rest. they have not been keeping up w/ the competition out there. i've had a total of 3 p&s digital kodak cameras in my life and they have been nothing more than mediocre. if you know of a kodak camera that you feel can outperform or perform equally to the ones listed then please let us know and we can look into it and make a review to see how it stacks up.

for those of you interested in the Canon XSi Dell.com is having an online sale right now (not sure how long it will last) on the camera and kit lens (18-55 IS) for $764.99 +tax. shipping is free. that is a great price considering the normal price for just the body itself is $799.99. if you are only interested in the body the price will be $679.99 +tax. shipping is free.

to get the special price you will need to apply this code when checking out. L6WSPT58B$K403

 

^^ i would really appreciate it if you could..i dont know much about camera's and in the market for one. the only thing i look for is both numbers(zoom and mp) to be high, cuz i dont know what to look for. so ive been looking at the kodak EASYSHARE Z1012 IS. just came out in april. i do want a good camera.. kinda like "best of the best"

 

Canon S5 IS FTW!

 

Nice thread, and good info. I have been shooting DSLR's for about 6 years now. For the past 3 years a Canon 1D Mark II has been my workhorse. Fantastic camera, it's so amazingly responsive and easy to use. Only downside to it is it's large of course and not very convenient for more casual occasions.

I have been thinking about a second body for a while now. Something smaller to be used as a back up or for times when I don't feel like carrying the 1D. Picked up a Rebel XSi on Friday and am very impressed with this little machine. For an entry level body it has a very nice view finder....better than my old 10D. This is very important to me...if you have never looked throught the view finder of something like a Canon 1 series...DON'T DO IT...everything else pales in comparison! I wasn't sure I'd be happy not having the rear control dial but it doesn't seem to be a problem. I haven't had a chance to shoot a lot with it yet but so far I'm impressed with the image quality of the shots I have taken...both indoor and outdoor with a mix of flash usage. The kit lens is a disappointment but I expected that. I did some direct comparisons to my 17-40 f4 L and the resolving power of the kit lens is very weak...but again I expected that and don't expect I'll use the kit lens very often if ever.

 

..you cant compare a $175 kit lens to a $700 L lens

 

Oh why not, it's fun!! Besides, you never know when you'll find a diamond in the rough!!

 

Thanks for this thread Ryan & DC.

Went out this weekend and bought my girlfriend a A720IS . It was on sale at Sears for $160. Picked it up along with a 2GB SD card for $15. So out the door with card and tax it was $190. Wanted to have this for our NYC vacation next week for the places where I won't be taking my camera.

So far I'm really impressed, seems to be a great camera.

 

Awesome, I would love to go to NYC with a DSLR and a few lens.. P&S FTL

 

Oh I'll be taking my camera with me and all my gear, but there will be places there that I won't want to take it, and that's what this camera is for.

 

Nice Cameras
I Have A Kodak V1253 12.0 Mp

 

awesome write up reignss/dc52nv.
can you do one of these for photo editing software so i know what to get.
ktx
jimbo

 

Photoshop if you have the $ or a "connection"

If not there is a free photo-editing program called GIMP I have never used it but I've heard it's a decent alternative

 

i'll get photoshop, i looked at gimp, but it's a pain in the ass to download correctly.

thx

 

Looks like i'll be getting a Canon XSi (EOS 450D) when i get my new cam! Canon ftw! My S2 IS isn't bad, a good starter, but not enough functionality in it.

 

i'm about to get this camera anyone have it? Kodak - EasyShare 12.1MP Digital Camera - Black
Model: Z1285 | SKU: 8721797

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1200703005523

 

well downloaded photoshop elements v.6 last night, haven't had a chance to play with it yet.

 

Im getting the canon 30d sometime soon and i was wondeing what the best lense is for it.. i take more portait and car pictures than i do scenic pictures.. any advise on lense selection?

 

BEST lenses would be like 17-55 f2.8 and 70-200 f2.8 zooms but I doubt you'd want to spend that kind of money.

 

thanks a lot

 

I have the Sony Cybershot DSC-H5 7.2 MP, I gave almost $400 for it if I remember correctly. I love it, its a pretty good camera, I wish I coulda got the Nikon D40 or Canon Rebel XTi tho.
Here's some pics of my moms flowers I took a few weeks ago-

 

what's your budget?

 

i can spend a couple hundred dollars.. im not professional photog so i dont want an 800 dollar lense but id say up to 300

 

Nikon d50 with a d80 lence over here. Good camera imo.