Simple Digital Camerall for Birfday! - Page 2

divine · 19-05-2009, 14:02

I can't think of any camera i've used in the last 5 years where changing the batteries wasnt just a case of slide the cover open, tilt the camera so the batteries fall out, put the new ones in according to the little picture on the cover and close it again

Other than Canon, i've been very impressed with all the Samsung compacts i've used, Fuji are pretty good, Panasonic can be very good but worth checking reviews, Sony are good too.

Pheebs · 19-05-2009, 14:07

Heh, it's a big fat no no for me Mark

Thank you for the idea but I genuinely hate batteries

I will definitely be sticking to a rechargeable jobbies!

lol

Just spoke to Canon... :

Me: "*blah blah blah* ...so yes! I'm just curious as to how much it will cost me to repair?"
Lady: "What model is it again?"
Me: "A canon IXUS v3"
Lady: "Pardon?"
Me: "Canon IXUS v3... I hope that's the model number... there's a serial number too.."
Lady: "Are you serious? Canon IXUS v3"
Me: "Yup!"
Lady: "Wow! That's an ancient camera you have there!"

lol!

They no longer can get parts for it... and it sounds like it needs a new lens! Soooo we're back to buying a camerall

Poor baby camera! It lived a fantastic life in a sock and survived pretty much everything so I think it's time to lay it to rest!

*edit* please don't take offence to my dislike for batteries! I just really hate them! It's like... french knickers vs thongs. Both do the job, just one gets right up my arse

Belmit · 19-05-2009, 14:33

Personally I'd recommend the Panasonic DMC-FX33 - it ticks all the boxes... except for being a Canon!

Mine has lasted the past 18 months with no issues at all, even with the cake I got in the protective shutter at the front. Battery lasts a good long while too.

Looks like it may have been replaced by the DMCFS3 though for about £110-£115.

Matblack · 19-05-2009, 14:44

I'm not very organised and any rechargeables I locate are usually dead because I din't put them straight in to charge the time before

MB

Mark · 19-05-2009, 14:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pheebs

Both do the job, just one gets right up my arse

Did Daniel Craig know about this?

Fair enough though - I've gone back from AA to Li-Ion for my latest acquisition so I have nothing against either.

LeperousDust · 19-05-2009, 16:47

I'd also recommend the Lumix as well as the Canon IXUS range, i think my mum has the FX1 and its much more solidly built than the canon, yet more expensive. But worth it as an investment for the long term i guess. Totally impressed with the pictures her little camera produces, and if it wasn't for being able to use CHDK on mine, then i'd see no reason why not to have hers actually

Pheebs · 19-05-2009, 17:01

*wonders whether she can do this now with the whole people demanding monies from me which... is crazy*

Mark · 19-05-2009, 17:03

My answer would be the same one you gave me, but I suspect you know that. Best get that sorted first if you can.

If you want, I'll see if the battery in one of my old cameras still works (or if I can source an after market replacement). It's not spectacularly great, but I'm sure it'll do as a happy snapper for a while. That way you've at least got a camera until you can afford a better one.

Pheebs · 19-05-2009, 17:26

Aww thank you Mark but I've survived without my one for about 6months odd now

I won't be buying anything at all without being 100% certain about monies

No wais I'm going in debt. Noooooooooo way.

Mark · 19-05-2009, 17:31

It's been sat on a shelf for about three years. Better someone uses it. I've got more than enough cameras now.

It's been powered up and taken a shot. Motor sounds a bit manky so I'm not sure how long it'll last (I don't recall it ever being particularly quiet so this may be normal). Battery now on charge to see if I can get any juice into it.

It's a Konica KD500Z. 5MP. Very much a happy snapper. And no AA batteries.

19-05-2009, 14:02	#11
divine Moonshine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 3,201	I can't think of any camera i've used in the last 5 years where changing the batteries wasnt just a case of slide the cover open, tilt the camera so the batteries fall out, put the new ones in according to the little picture on the cover and close it again Other than Canon, i've been very impressed with all the Samsung compacts i've used, Fuji are pretty good, Panasonic can be very good but worth checking reviews, Sony are good too. __________________

19-05-2009, 14:07	#12
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	Heh, it's a big fat no no for me Mark Thank you for the idea but I genuinely hate batteries I will definitely be sticking to a rechargeable jobbies! lol Just spoke to Canon... : Me: "blah blah blah ...so yes! I'm just curious as to how much it will cost me to repair?" Lady: "What model is it again?" Me: "A canon IXUS v3" Lady: "Pardon?" Me: "Canon IXUS v3... I hope that's the model number... there's a serial number too.." Lady: "Are you serious? Canon IXUS v3" Me: "Yup!" Lady: "Wow! That's an ancient camera you have there!" lol! They no longer can get parts for it... and it sounds like it needs a new lens! Soooo we're back to buying a camerall Poor baby camera! It lived a fantastic life in a sock and survived pretty much everything so I think it's time to lay it to rest! edit please don't take offence to my dislike for batteries! I just really hate them! It's like... french knickers vs thongs. Both do the job, just one gets right up my arse __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk Last edited by Pheebs; 19-05-2009 at 14:09.

19-05-2009, 14:33	#13
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	Personally I'd recommend the Panasonic DMC-FX33 - it ticks all the boxes... except for being a Canon! Mine has lasted the past 18 months with no issues at all, even with the cake I got in the protective shutter at the front. Battery lasts a good long while too. Looks like it may have been replaced by the DMCFS3 though for about £110-£115. __________________

19-05-2009, 14:44	#14
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	I'm not very organised and any rechargeables I locate are usually dead because I din't put them straight in to charge the time before 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"

19-05-2009, 16:47	#16
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	I'd also recommend the Lumix as well as the Canon IXUS range, i think my mum has the FX1 and its much more solidly built than the canon, yet more expensive. But worth it as an investment for the long term i guess. Totally impressed with the pictures her little camera produces, and if it wasn't for being able to use CHDK on mine, then i'd see no reason why not to have hers actually __________________

19-05-2009, 17:01	#17
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	wonders whether she can do this now with the whole people demanding monies from me which... is crazy __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

19-05-2009, 17:03	#18
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	My answer would be the same one you gave me, but I suspect you know that. Best get that sorted first if you can. If you want, I'll see if the battery in one of my old cameras still works (or if I can source an after market replacement). It's not spectacularly great, but I'm sure it'll do as a happy snapper for a while. That way you've at least got a camera until you can afford a better one. Last edited by Mark; 19-05-2009 at 17:06.

19-05-2009, 17:26	#19
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	Aww thank you Mark but I've survived without my one for about 6months odd now I won't be buying anything at all without being 100% certain about monies No wais I'm going in debt. Noooooooooo way. __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

19-05-2009, 17:31	#20
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	It's been sat on a shelf for about three years. Better someone uses it. I've got more than enough cameras now. It's been powered up and taken a shot. Motor sounds a bit manky so I'm not sure how long it'll last (I don't recall it ever being particularly quiet so this may be normal). Battery now on charge to see if I can get any juice into it. It's a Konica KD500Z. 5MP. Very much a happy snapper. And no AA batteries.