Camera Recommendations

dadx2mj · Post by **dadx2mj** » Mon Jul 22, 2002 8:11 pm

Hello all, my sister is wanting to buy a digital camera. She has about $300 to spend and wants at least 2megapixel but would prefer 3. She also wants the zoom feature not the digital zoom but the other kind that works better. I have never owned a dgi cam myself so I am at a loss as to what to tell her to get or even if she can get what she wants with the money she has to spend. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

blade · Post by **blade** » Mon Jul 22, 2002 8:47 pm

At amazon.com "Through July 31, you can get a free 32 MB memory card when you purchase a digital camera with a resolution of 2 megapixels or more-"

This Fuji some at anands are doing a 110% pricematch with staples then use their 40 off 200 coupon.

279.98 - $72.64 (110% PM) - $40 (coupon)= 167.34 + tax

Review on that Fuji. I have the version with no optical zoom and I love it, takes great pics even in total darkness.

It is 2.1 mp, not 3 megapixel. If you like it and don't wish to go through that staples pm hassle, this place has it for $205.

It is 3x optical zoom, which is real zoom.

Here is the camera I use and it's $119 at compgeeks, but that's a refurb one. No optical zoom either.

HP 2.3 mp $198 at wal mart online. *free shipping Good camera and 3x optical but not pocket size.

Otherwise check reviews at any you might consider at these good sites:
http://www.dcresource.com/
http://www.imaging-resource.com
http://www.steves-digicams.com/

You can get smartmedia real cheap now at newegg. I'm not familar with the 3 mp ones and the ones I checked on were all higher than 300.

btw, the Fuji cameras I mentioned use smartmedia while the HP uses compactflash as the memory.

Any questions, just ask.

*Also if her budget is $300 then one of those around $200 may be best. Bcause she'll want extra memory and nimh batteries, that is if she plans to use it a lot.

wvjohn · Post by **wvjohn** » Tue Jul 23, 2002 5:51 am

I have an older 1.2 fuji and i got my dad a 2.1 fuji like the chimp's last year for xmas - i have been very pleased with them - though the older one is starting to to wear a little bit - they are very easy to use - the only real issue with mine is that downloading the pics to the pc requires a rudimentary knowledge of windows files systems which is "difficult" to impart to some users

i think the geeks also had the kodak one that comes with its own docking/recharging station - so all of that is transparent to the user - i'd check at at hot deals, apex, etc. - someone always has a special on a decent one

fearfox · Post by **fearfox** » Tue Jul 23, 2002 2:27 pm

that fuji looks sweet i called and they do compare but what is the coupon code for the item
for the fuji camera? thanks so that i can get those 40 dollars off thanks

blade · Post by **blade** » Tue Jul 23, 2002 3:07 pm

I knew I forgot something. I checked around and it looks like all those staples codes have been either pulled or have expired, except for these:

$40 off any purchase $200 or more + free shipping

Enter coupon below at checkout. Limit one per customer.

Staples Coupon : 74236 - Expires 9.15.02

Staples Coupon : 74920 - Expires 9.15.02

Staples Coupon : 76864 - Expires 8.9.02

Staples Coupon : 78416 - Expires 8.9.02

Staples Coupon : 76056 - Expires 8.9.02

fearfox · Post by **fearfox** » Tue Jul 23, 2002 6:38 pm

dam staples wtf they said they cant do it i was like what? supposebly cause its big gap thru both items even thought they are identical. its bs. hmmmm did you call or did you go into the store yourself blade

there policy is that they can only pricematch up to 40 dollars diff

blade · Post by **blade** » Tue Jul 23, 2002 7:26 pm

Staples are very unpredictable. Some stores will do it right while others will intentionally be a pain in the butt. Thats why I don't hassle with those price matches anymore. But I think others have had luck when calling their online store at staples.com and ordering it online.

I did't try it, was just mentioning it in case anyone wanted to. Anyway I am happy with the camera I have.

fearfox · Post by **fearfox** » Tue Jul 23, 2002 9:47 pm

i called my local store and rep there was kool enought to give me price matching of 110% and 40 dollars off coupon inside the store and 2 year warranty for only 235. i was like sweet.
thanks blade
I was like i will give it one more try. i know what you mean about price matching i had crap before oh its not the same model or something is different its slightly noticeble.

blade · Post by **blade** » Tue Jul 23, 2002 10:13 pm

How much did it cost for the extra warranty? I never get those and so far have never needed one. But ya never know.

fearfox · Post by **fearfox** » Tue Jul 23, 2002 11:04 pm

35 dollars actually only good thing about it is that i can return it for a new one or get my money back for the item. actually before two years are over i might have little accident with camera. I might get me new one probaly even better one.

You have to use the warranty thats what its there for right

wvjohn · Post by **wvjohn** » Wed Jul 24, 2002 8:53 am

here's one that seems like a decent deal for $150 - 3x optical zoom

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product. ... 59%3A47601

blade · Post by **blade** » Wed Jul 24, 2002 4:55 pm

Dang John, that is a good deal. Camera deals seem to keep getting better and better.

Only thing I don't like about HP's is they are a bit larger than I like and they use compact flash. I prefer smartmedia, mostly because I have a lot of it.