Thread: Please help Choose a Camera

Scarlett has 53,800 points from AMEX and she wants to use those points to replace the digital camera we drowned in Maine last autumn. I have no idea which to choose so I am deferring to the wonderful and varied expertise of this community. Pleae review the AMEX catalogue: http://www.membershiprewards.com/cat...Dir=DESC&No=24

and make your suggestion for a digital camera (video or still) that would be the best value for 53,800 credits.

Thanks,

Brad

The Olympus one at the bottom of the screen is waterproof.

I have to get my hands on them to choose. Point and shoot camera's, IMO, are more a matter of size, color, fit and ease of getting things done than anything else. 6megapixels is more than everyone needs 99.999% of the time, so don't get hung up on that. Optical zoom counts, digital zoom doesn't. The only other input I have is how long it takes to power one and how long to shoot when you hit the button.

Image stabilization is a huge plus, too. For point and shot, Canon makes my favorite.

Originally Posted by 30Cal

Optical zoom counts, digital zoom doesn't. The only other input I have is how long it takes to power one and how long to shoot when you hit the button.

Exactly what I would have said.

Look at those options first, then go to a Best Buy and see what feels/looks best to you. You're not going to go terribly wrong with any of em.

If you looking for an Ultra Compact, see here for side by side evaluation and pointers.

The link is to the conclusion page, you can navigate through the whole review using the pull down menu at the top.

I would recommend getting a camera with image stabilization.

Good day,

McKie

I've always liked canon best, but i think nowadays the differences are probably less dramatic than when i got my first one bunch of years ago (it's still going strong too and still takes great pictures).
There are only two things I don't like about my current canon (sd750-is), (1) you have to go to a menu to toggle the light metering and (2) the battery tells you to change it only when it's about to die and you have at most a couple of shots.

I have had Canon cameras for years and had good service from all of them.The SD models are without viewfinder though.And very small.

i have always been a canon fan. i have had three cameras in the past, only one digital though, and all have been canon. i have used a friends nikon and i just didnt like the way it felt. image quality it getting to be pretty close from all the major competitors. but i have never owned a point and shoot camera. my wife has one and it is a canon as well. just my opinion canon is best

-dan-

I'm seeing a lot of love for Canon in this thread.

My fully manual Canon AE-1 is fun, but is 20+ years old.

Just last month I got a Canon Vixia HV30, which is a mini high-definition camcorder. It also has a memory card and shoots great still images too.

I don't know how much your points are worth, but if you're after a digital still camera only, I'd go for one of those Nikon XLR's. They're amazing.

Originally Posted by Blade Wielder

I don't know how much your points are worth, but if you're after a digital still camera only, I'd go for one of those Nikon XLR's. They're amazing.

Did you click on the link to see what cameras are available? Actually I was going to PM you because I wanted your advice specifically.

I know if I had the money I'd get a Nikon digital SLR but that isn't in the cards. So I am wondering what of the lesser cameras offered by American Express in exchange for Scarlett's 53,800 points might be the best value. Here's the link again: http://www.membershiprewards.com/cat...Dir=DESC&No=24