Digital Camera questions

[musiang]

I need to know if this is a good dig cam and a good price. I know nothing about dig cam, so been VERY weary about buying a new one.

 

Sony® Cyber-shot® DSC-S500 6MP (16:9) Super HAD™ CCD Digital Camera

Price...$175.00

 

A remarkable combination of value, simplicity and performance make this camera the perfect choice for first-time digital photographers. Combines 6-megapixel resolution with a quality 3X optical/2X digital zoom lens design, terrific wide-angle shooting capability, 25MB internal memory for capturing shots in-camera, and a bright 2.4" LCD so you can check your shots and share results immediately.

 

* F2.8 - 5.6 (32-96mm) 35mm equivalent

* Aperture: f2.8-5.6(W), f4.8-9.7(T)

* ISO: Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400

* MPEG Movie VX (standard/fine)

* PictBridge (USB direct print)

* Red-eye reduction

* Self-timer: 10 sec., 2 sec., off

* 8 photo modes

* QVGA Movie mode

* Burst mode

* Memory Stick DUO PRO™ media

* Mic/speaker

 

Includes:

 

* 2 AA batteries

* USB cable

* Wrist strap

* Software CD

 

Power: 120-240V (auto adjusts), AC, 50/60Hz

Size: 2 1/2"H x 3 7/8"W x 1 1/4"D

[luck31]

Best buy has it on sale for 139.00 I bought it nice camera!

[RossMAN]

Yes that's a good digital camera and BB has it on sale for $139.99

 

I would also consider the Canon PowerShot A530 which is on sale for $119.20 with free shipping.

 

Here is a side-by-side comparison of the Canon vs Sony.

 

The Canon is only 5 megapixel but it has better specs and uses cheaper media. Both cameras are a good choice.

[musiang]

Thanks so much. That is awesome!!

[muffycat]

Is the Sony cyper at BB good for a 15 yo who wants to load pictures on websites?

[wolfdevil]

I am a Canon customer for life. I have an older model A70 at 3.2 mega pixels and it takes the best pictures. You can't go wrong with Canon.

[RossMAN]

Thanks so much. That is awesome!!

You're welcome :)

 

Is the Sony cyper at BB good for a 15 yo who wants to load pictures on websites?

That would be perfect. I would also consider the cheaper Fuji Finepix A600 found on the front page of the sales ad.

 

You could try using this printable 12% coupon at your local BB. This is a very popular digital camera.

[scoutgentry]

I was told when I bought my digital camera to buy at least 4 or more megapixels and the higher the optical zoom number the better.

 

The megapixels means how clear the pictures are and the zoom means how close you can get from far away.

 

So if you can get another digital camera with higher pixels and higher zoom for this same price or similiar that is the one I would buy.

 

I bought a Kodak EasyShare with 5.1 pixels and 12x optical zoom because of that information.

 

But if all of the pictures you will be taking will be up close, don't worry about it and buy that one.

 

Hope this helps.

 

Scout