Spec me a camera!

CliffyG · 20-05-2007, 14:29

I have an ancient Fuji Finepix 2 megapixel camera that is beginning to show it's age. Can anyone recommend a cheap (sub £100) camera, preferably one with storage included and a docking station, i know i'm probably asking for a bit much though

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8 I3ALL · 20-05-2007, 16:49

Take a look here http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare.asp

Might help you find models with all your requirements

CliffyG · 20-05-2007, 17:16

Thanks, definately looks like i'm aiming a bit high with my requirements though. Just remembered that my laptop has a multi card reader thing on so not too bothered about a docking station now. Looks like i can get a Fujifilm FinePix A610 for around £70 delivered + 4GB SD card for around £25. Any comments on that?

8 I3ALL · 20-05-2007, 21:11

What sort of shots are you going to be taking ?

CliffyG · 20-05-2007, 22:00

Family / days out / holiday snaps really, nothing too taxing.

8 I3ALL · 20-05-2007, 22:24

Ive read a few reviews and there really isnt much between all of the compact cameras around that price

If you could push your budget little more the finepix S5600 seems to be a very good deal and you are getting alot more bang for ya bucks with a camera like that

Just check the Storage size for that Fujifilm FinePix A610 as everything i read seemed to show 2gb max

CliffyG · 20-05-2007, 23:14

It's another 45 quid though which is quite a lot extra considering the A610 was only 70. I didn't realise there was a size limitation on the camera though so that could well sway me a little. Is there anything that helps with redeye on the S5600?

petemc · 21-05-2007, 00:53

I don't think you can really get a decent sub £100 camera these days. 4 years ago they had the Canon A70 for £99 but they don't seem to do that sorta thing now.

CliffyG · 21-05-2007, 12:49

I'm leaning towards the S5600 pretty heavily at the moment. Will do a few checks later on what else i can get for that sort of money

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Matblack · 21-05-2007, 12:52

5600 is a very capable camera for the money and sits in the 'bridge' territory between a compact and a DSLR, you'll have loads of options and a good zoom with that. As for red eye I'll put money on it having a red eye setting and I believe there are plenty of free photo editors which do red eye

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CliffyG Vodka Martini Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lower Cambourne Posts: 576	Spec me a camera! I have an ancient Fuji Finepix 2 megapixel camera that is beginning to show it's age. Can anyone recommend a cheap (sub £100) camera, preferably one with storage included and a docking station, i know i'm probably asking for a bit much though . __________________

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CliffyG Vodka Martini Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lower Cambourne Posts: 576	Thanks, definately looks like i'm aiming a bit high with my requirements though. Just remembered that my laptop has a multi card reader thing on so not too bothered about a docking station now. Looks like i can get a Fujifilm FinePix A610 for around £70 delivered + 4GB SD card for around £25. Any comments on that? __________________

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8 I3ALL Vodka Martini Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In Forum Heaven Posts: 732	What sort of shots are you going to be taking ? __________________ MySpace

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CliffyG Vodka Martini Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lower Cambourne Posts: 576	Family / days out / holiday snaps really, nothing too taxing. __________________

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8 I3ALL Vodka Martini Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In Forum Heaven Posts: 732	Ive read a few reviews and there really isnt much between all of the compact cameras around that price If you could push your budget little more the finepix S5600 seems to be a very good deal and you are getting alot more bang for ya bucks with a camera like that Just check the Storage size for that Fujifilm FinePix A610 as everything i read seemed to show 2gb max __________________ MySpace

20-05-2007, 23:14	#7
CliffyG Vodka Martini Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lower Cambourne Posts: 576	It's another 45 quid though which is quite a lot extra considering the A610 was only 70. I didn't realise there was a size limitation on the camera though so that could well sway me a little. Is there anything that helps with redeye on the S5600? __________________

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petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	I don't think you can really get a decent sub £100 camera these days. 4 years ago they had the Canon A70 for £99 but they don't seem to do that sorta thing now. __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

21-05-2007, 12:49	#9
CliffyG Vodka Martini Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lower Cambourne Posts: 576	I'm leaning towards the S5600 pretty heavily at the moment. Will do a few checks later on what else i can get for that sort of money . __________________

21-05-2007, 12:52	#10
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	5600 is a very capable camera for the money and sits in the 'bridge' territory between a compact and a DSLR, you'll have loads of options and a good zoom with that. As for red eye I'll put money on it having a red eye setting and I believe there are plenty of free photo editors which do red eye MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"