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beck

February 08, 2012, 01:00:35 PM
I'm looking to replace my digital camera.  While packing for Cozumel (9 days, 19 hours til Takeoff, but who's counting?) I discovered my old one crapped out on me.  Turns on, lens pops out, but the back display is dead.

Any recommendations on cameras under $200.00?  Looking for something that takes good pictures, durable.  Prefer to NOT use AA or AAA batteries.  Not looking for a $49.99 "Throw-away".

Thanks in advance,

beck
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February 08, 2012, 01:15:03 PM
Lucky dawg!
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February 08, 2012, 01:23:41 PM Last Edit: February 08, 2012, 01:33:09 PM by beck
Lucky dawg?  What?  About my camera dying?  :wink:

Nevertheless....beck has hit the proverbial nail on the head.
Joe

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February 08, 2012, 03:22:29 PM
Quote from: beck  on February 08, 2012, 01:00:35 PMI'm looking to replace my digital camera.  While packing for Cozumel (9 days, 19 hours til Takeoff, but who's counting?) I discovered my old one crapped out on me.  Turns on, lens pops out, but the back display is dead.

Any recommendations on cameras under $200.00?  Looking for something that takes good pictures, durable.  Prefer to NOT use AA or AAA batteries.  Not looking for a $49.99 "Throw-away".

Thanks in advance,

beck

take a look at any of the flavors of Pentax Optio WG-1. Just picked up one for the wife, it has some interesting features like digital microscope mode, and a led ring around the lens. They start at around $189
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February 08, 2012, 03:41:35 PM Last Edit: February 08, 2012, 03:50:44 PM by frailer
It's a competitive market. Bit of a Fujifilm fan here. daughter got one of these as a slip-in-the-pocket/handbag number. Very impressive new CMOS on it. Refreshes in a blink; no lag detectable. New low-light capabilities.

Have a squizz at the CMOS tech. Where Fujifilm has an edge, I think.
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February 08, 2012, 03:52:32 PM
Why no AA or AAA batteries? I've always preferred cameras that use them as opposed to a proprietary rechargeable battery because in a pinch I can always buy extra AAs, but can't always find a place or have the time to recharge a proprietary one.
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February 08, 2012, 04:22:14 PM
A trade-off for the slip-in-the-pocket thing, I guess. Li-ion batteries these days are a far cry from the dreaded Ni-Cads. 
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February 08, 2012, 07:03:03 PM
Quote from: DCurry on February 08, 2012, 03:52:32 PMWhy no AA or AAA batteries? I've always preferred cameras that use them as opposed to a proprietary rechargeable battery because in a pinch I can always buy extra AAs, but can't always find a place or have the time to recharge a proprietary one.
Seems I can get a smaller camera without the AA or AAA.
Nevertheless....beck has hit the proverbial nail on the head.
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February 08, 2012, 08:35:02 PM
I'd say so. The new Li-ions are pretty slim. No memory to speak of... so shouldn't crap out as quickly as NiCads.
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February 09, 2012, 02:26:41 PM Last Edit: February 09, 2012, 04:46:29 PM by Tracy
I was gonna post my digital camera model, but you probably don't want one because they seem to get lost easily.
I had Nikon S8100 not too expensive a little bit bigger lens than the normal quick shot cameras

It looks like I might have lost it this past weekend when I went to The Wild Animal Park :cry:

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February 09, 2012, 02:50:27 PM
Quote from: DCurry on February 08, 2012, 03:52:32 PMWhy no AA or AAA batteries? I've always preferred cameras that use them as opposed to a proprietary rechargeable battery because in a pinch I can always buy extra AAs, but can't always find a place or have the time to recharge a proprietary one.

Ditto. I learned that lesson with my shitty DV camera.
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February 09, 2012, 03:24:03 PM
I can't afford an iPhone and a regular camera.
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February 09, 2012, 03:47:55 PM
Quote from: Tracy on February 09, 2012, 02:26:41 PMI was gonna post my digital camera model, but you probably don't want one because they seem to get lost easily.
I had Konica S8100 not too expensive a little bit bigger lens than the normal quick shot cameras

It looks like I might have lost it this past weekend when I went to The Wild Animal Park :cry:
stolen, perhaps?
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February 09, 2012, 03:49:37 PM
This is a cool site. Never had to use it myself but it's a good idea. They use metadata from existing photos to trace other images uploaded on line.

http://www.stolencamerafinder.com/
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February 09, 2012, 04:45:10 PM Last Edit: February 09, 2012, 04:47:47 PM by Tracy
Quote from: DigiCorn on February 09, 2012, 03:47:55 PM
Quote from: Tracy on February 09, 2012, 02:26:41 PMI was gonna post my digital camera model, but you probably don't want one because they seem to get lost easily.
I had Nikon S8100 not too expensive a little bit bigger lens than the normal quick shot cameras

It looks like I might have lost it this past weekend when I went to The Wild Animal Park :cry:
stolen, perhaps?

Im good with that, I would like to think it was someone else's fault :laugh:
I put in a lost and found request (dreaming)?
oh and it was a Nikon I don't know where I got Konica :laugh:
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