Pete wrote:
> "Morpheus" <morpheus01.TakeThisOut@adelphia.net> wrote in message
> news:j8HQa.259$2b1.283683@news2.news.adelphia.net...
>> looking to spend 500-700 on a good dig.camera with a quality-zoom-have
> read
>> many reviews and still puzzled -one review says its great the other says
> its
>> junk-any advice appreciated
>>
>>
>
> I bought the Olympus c5050 zoom a couple of weeks ago. This is an
> incredible camera, and can be obtained for under 500 quid. Buy it!
>
> Pete
>
>
They're probably all good in that price range. You need to think about
the features that are important to you, and compare those to the cameras
you are considering. Then you may want to visit a store or two and
actually hold the candidate cameras to see how they feel to you. things
like weight, comfort, convenience.
Features to consider, when evaluating what is important to you MAY include:
- tripod socket
- ability to attach a polarizing or other filter/lens
- size
- weight
- replaceable or built-in battery
- memory type(s) such as memory stick, Compact Flash type 1 or 2, etc
- optical zoom range and focal length (ignore digital zoom)
- how much do you care about telephoto (the high end of zoom)
- how much do you care about wide-angle (the low end of zoom)
- do you care about the short movie gimmick? sound?
After you complete your feature list, and evaluate camera specs against
the list, and check out the comfort factors, it should be time to look
at price and availability and perhaps warranty. What is included with
the camera? Memory? Charger? Case? Cables?
Once you've made your selection and purchase don't look back for several
years. You should be happy with whatever you've bought and there will
always be a newer camera and other deals. Ignore them and enjoy your
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