Canon Digital Camera

[cgratti]

Im getting ready to buy a digital camera. I have found this one:http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7323229&type=product&id=1118844389765. Does anyone have any experience with this camera? Would you recomend it? Does anyone know of another similar camera?

Any advice woudl be apreciated.

Thanks

Pretty good deal here:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=156638

 

[Abstract]

for about $200 more you could buy the Canon Digital Rebel (300D). This camera you can always buy more lenses for it if you get deeper into photography, or you can just use the kit lens if it's all you ever need.

6.3MP and great for beginners.

This is an old review, so the prices are alot less now than when this was posted.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos300d/

How does that fit his need for a small camera with easy controls that also fits in his pocket? Big difference between an SD450 and a 300D/Digital Rebel XT, no?

 

[cgratti]

How does that fit his need for a small camera with easy controls that also fits in his pocket? Big difference between an SD450 and a 300D/Digital Rebel XT, no?

Didn't read the rest of his posts, just the first post of the thread he wrote.

 

[MattyMac]

I personally bought this camera for my mom. She loves it. Very small and compact, great looks, and easy to use. It also take great pictures and has some nice settings. I wouldn't recommend buying it at best buy though. Dell usually has great deals for this camera. Probably a standard 10-15% off the price, plus you can get a coupon on ebay for 35 dollars off the purchase of 300 for like 2 bucks. Shipping free there too.
I ended up paying $277 for this exact camera, Shipped and all!

 

[iSee]

I just bought this camera, and I love it. It is small, easy to use, and takes goof pictures. With it bought a Canon accessory pack that included a basic case, and an extra battery, which I would recommend for you also. You'll want both of these things and the accessory pack was hardly more than buying a battery separately.

Reading the list of what you are looking for in a camera, this one seems perfect for you.

However...

I did have compatibility issues with the camera importing directly into iPhoto (I use a little USB SD card reader to transfer). I was using an iBook and iPhoto '05. I actually have iPhoto '06 now (and a MBP!). I haven't tried it since upgrading--reading this thread makes me think the issues may have been resolved. I'll try this tonight and try to remember to post back...

 

[discoforce]

I just bought this camera, and I love it. It is small, easy to use, and takes goof pictures. With it bought a Canon accessory pack that included a basic case, and an extra battery, which I would recommend for you also. You'll want both of these things and the accessory pack was hardly more than buying a battery separately.

Reading the list of what you are looking for in a camera, this one seems perfect for you.

However...

I did have compatibility issues with the camera importing directly into iPhoto (I use a little USB SD card reader to transfer). I was using an iBook and iPhoto '05. I actually have iPhoto '06 now (and a MBP!). I haven't tried it since upgrading--reading this thread makes me think the issues may have been resolved. I'll try this tonight and try to remember to post back...

Thanks for the review, and that'd be great if you could post on compatibility issues (and congrats on the MBP).

 

[iSee]

After a long delay...

Sorry for the long delay...
The SD450 is compatible with the MBP (10.4.6, firmware update, iLife 06) The photos come right in.

 

[discoforce]

Sorry for the long delay...
The SD450 is compatible with the MBP (10.4.6, firmware update, iLife 06) The photos come right in.

Thanks! I was really confused why Apple would be selling but not supporting these cameras. Good to know they work.

 

[cgratti]

do you have a suggestion for a diffrent camera?

I would seriously look into DSLR's, you can expand on them as needed. Spend the extra $300 now and you wont be sorry.

Rebel XT or a used Rebel 300D might be in line for you.