Posted by Miro Susta on October 8, 2012 at 1:44 AM
Hello everybody,
I wish to buy for my cousine a digital pocket camera.
Can somebody advice what would be the best option?
Price range 150 - 250 USD.
Thank you.
Miro
Posted by Nancy de Flon on October 8, 2012 at 2:32 PM
Hi Miro,
I don't know if too many of us have cameras in that price range. I'd advise you to visit the B&H website http://www.bhphotovideo.com/ type in "Nikon Coolpix" and read the customer reviews for the cameras in that price range (their search options so allow you to specify price range). Do the same with "Canon Powershot." (My personal preference for high-end compacts is Canon Powershot, but that's an opinion thing.) Be sure to make note of which have the features you want, above all the number of megapixels. Even if it's impractical for you to order from B&H, this is still a good way to find out what's out there and how people like the products. Good luck!
Posted by Nick Baldwin on October 8, 2012 at 3:33 PM
Miro, another place to read well written, good reviews is dpreview.com . Personally, even though I shoot Nikon exclusively for all my dSLR's, I use the Panasonic Lumix line for my pocket type cameras. However these don't fall into your price range. So maybe just check them out for your personal purchase later and go with some good Coolpix as Nancy suggested. Good shooting this fall.
Posted by Luke Ormand on October 8, 2012 at 5:33 PM
Good advice from both posters above. I think you can't go wrong with something from either Nikon or Canon in the Coolpix or Powershot arenas. I'd stay away from all the other brands because there are too many options and variables and Nikon and Canon are industry standards.
I personally have a Nikon AW100 which I got refurbished from B&H. It may be more than what your cousin needs (in that it's waterproof) but it hasn't disappointed me yet.
Posted by Brian Reilly on October 8, 2012 at 7:38 PM
Miro,
This summer I purchased a Canon Powershot S 100 in anticipation of a trip to Italy. I spent the summer learning as much as I could about the numerous features that if offers and how to operate the camera most efficiently. This is a 12 mp camera that takes both JPEG and RAW images yet easily slips into a front pocket of your pants. My hands are big but this camera is very solid and comfortable to hold. I took about 1400 photos over 10 days and was very impressed with the quality of the images, including the macro shots. This month this camera is about $380 at B&H in NYC. I think it's worth a look.
Posted by David Bostedo on October 8, 2012 at 7:40 PM
I'd go a little bit counter to Luke and say that, in that price range, just go to a store, pick one that looks good from any brand, and be happy with it. They're all pretty much interchangeable unless you have some particular feature you want. I have had Pentax, Olympus, Canon, and Panasonic P&Ss (and Sony's are really highly regarded right now, but I've never had one) and really, for 99.99% of people, which one they have really doesn't matter anymore. (Again, unless there's a particular feature you know you want.)
I agree with David. The technology has advanced and is common place.
I love my cheap little Canon.
Posted by DENNIS HEAL on October 9, 2012 at 4:35 PM
I use a Nikon Coolpix L810 and get fantastic results with a 26x zoom it does a great job for about $219.
Posted by Miro Susta on October 11, 2012 at 9:13 PM
many, many thank for all your suggestions & comments. I appreciate it very much!!
Posted by Andy Richards on October 23, 2012 at 8:39 PM
Miro: I am late on this. I think buying a P&S camera is like buying any other camera. What do you want to do with it? Realistically, what kind of shots do you want toget with it? I would sit down and make a list of the features I want in a camera, then look for one that fit as closely as possible.
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9 repliesI wish to buy for my cousine a digital pocket camera.
Can somebody advice what would be the best option?
Price range 150 - 250 USD.
Thank you.
Miro
I don't know if too many of us have cameras in that price range. I'd advise you to visit the B&H website http://www.bhphotovideo.com/ type in "Nikon Coolpix" and read the customer reviews for the cameras in that price range (their search options so allow you to specify price range). Do the same with "Canon Powershot." (My personal preference for high-end compacts is Canon Powershot, but that's an opinion thing.) Be sure to make note of which have the features you want, above all the number of megapixels. Even if it's impractical for you to order from B&H, this is still a good way to find out what's out there and how people like the products. Good luck!
I personally have a Nikon AW100 which I got refurbished from B&H. It may be more than what your cousin needs (in that it's waterproof) but it hasn't disappointed me yet.
This summer I purchased a Canon Powershot S 100 in anticipation of a trip to Italy. I spent the summer learning as much as I could about the numerous features that if offers and how to operate the camera most efficiently. This is a 12 mp camera that takes both JPEG and RAW images yet easily slips into a front pocket of your pants. My hands are big but this camera is very solid and comfortable to hold. I took about 1400 photos over 10 days and was very impressed with the quality of the images, including the macro shots. This month this camera is about $380 at B&H in NYC. I think it's worth a look.
I love my cheap little Canon.