Digital Camera

[mywarmbluefleece]

I am going out of town and I need a digital camera, fast. My other one is nowhere to by found. I either need it from a B & M store or an online store that could get it to me by Friday. It is crucial that it fits in my pocket and I would like the highest quality camera I could get for around $200. I checked Consumer Reports and it seemed like it is already outdated even though it has only been a few months. If anyone can find something viable for me I will send them 100 Gottadeal points. Good picture quality is of high priority and a great zoom would be nice but is not super important.

 

Staples has a Kodak Easy Share C530 for $139, I am sure I can get a better deal somewhere else but how is that camera?

 

Also, what about the Powershot (forgot to note the brand name) A430?

 

Thanks so much!

[RossMAN]

If picture quality is important to you, I would avoid HP and Kodak.

 

If price is more important, then Kodak will probably do the job.

 

Canon makes the A430. I've seen the A520 for around $199.

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/A520/A52A.HTM

 

Actually A520 isnt that slim, so nevermind :)

[mywarmbluefleece]

$139 at Circuit City! I am going to see if I can find it somewhere cheaper but this looks like a good deal.

 

Any one else?

[Mike]

Ive seen the a520 clearanced for $100. I would get the Casio EX-Z60 for a little bit more. Very slim, good quality. I agree with Ross, HP & Kodak will not get you quality.

[Mike]

Actually, get this guy from circuit city:

 

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-P200-Digital-Camera/sem/rpsm/oid/116669/catOid/-13062/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

 

You can't beat the P200 IMO for $200, awsome pictures, very slim and the best battery system in the world of photography.

[mrn8]

Circuit City has the Canon A610 for $210. That is probably the best quality you can get in the $200 range. As said by the others, avoid Kodak, especially in that price range. It may be ok initially, but the image quality won't last very long and you'll soon be looking for something different.

 

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Canon-PowerShot-A610-Digital-Camera/sem/rpsm/oid/135086/catOid/-13062/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

[mywarmbluefleece]

I am definitely avoiding Kodak even though they have a 6 MP camera for $130. I think Circuit City is probably the best deal so I will run up there tomorrow. If not, I will find out an pricematch.