Digital Camera

[PinkJellyFish06]

Leaving this weekend for cruise. I reallllllly need a new digital camera since mine broke. I have heard alot of good things about the a Canon Powershot, but still not sure. Can someone suggest a really good digital camera? Thanks : )

[silverado44]

Canon Powershot

[ChefSusan]

We have a Sony Cybershot that we bought last year during Black Friday - it takes awesome shots, has a food setting (for all of the food porn that I shoot while on vacation), and also has a movie setting (in case we want to shoot video).

[JerseyshoreBruce]

depends what you want to spend....i love the Olympus Tough series or Stylus 1030sw if you can still find one....best camera ever from dry land right into water 33 ft deep and right into beautiful videos......really great easy to use digital camera!

[apdchief]

I purchased the Olympus tough 8000 for our cruise last March. It is waterproof and takes great pictures above and under water. Check out the pictures on my review from our trip on the Valor on March 7, 2010.

[hobbyhrs97]

depends what you want to spend....i love the Olympus Tough series or Stylus 1030sw if you can still find one....best camera ever from dry land right into water 33 ft deep and right into beautiful videos......really great easy to use digital camera!

 

I have a Olympus tough 3000 and there are so many options with this I am trying to still figure it out! Love it when I have it set up right it takes great photos

[JerseyshoreBruce]

I have a Olympus tough 3000 and there are so many options with this I am trying to still figure it out! Love it when I have it set up right it takes great photos

Yes my friend just bought the newest one which is a little confusing....thats why i tell people to try and find the Olympus Stylus 1030sw model....its very easy

[SB2788]

To the OP,

You're going to get so many different responds. I bet everyone thinks their camera is, "the best." With that being said, you should maybe check out some places like PC Magazine, CNet, and Consumer Reports to get an idea of what the experts are rating as the bests. I use a Nikon L110 with a Hoya Super Haze UV filter on it and I believe my pictures come out pretty good...

 

Good luck!

 

P.S Get the biggest memory card your budget allows.

[zqvol]

Leaving this weekend for cruise. I reallllllly need a new digital camera since mine broke. I have heard alot of good things about the a Canon Powershot, but still not sure. Can someone suggest a really good digital camera? Thanks : )

 

How much do you want to spend? Prices range from less than $100 to well into the thousands.

[godzukihop]

I love all Sony products, but purchased a Canon Powershot because of the great reviews in Consumers magazine. The BEST $150 I ever spent. Go with the Cannon Powershot!!!!:D:D:D

[zackiedawg]

SB2788's advice is good - you will always get 'my brand is awesome' posts, and not that they're wrong or right, they just don't always hit on what's best for you. The good basic news is that they're all pretty good, and there aren't any major brands to avoid. It just comes down to what features you want, which feels best in your hands, and what has the best price.

 

Also note that many recommendations here will state the name of a camera series, such as 'Powershot' or 'Cybershot' or 'Tough'. To be very clear, these are lines of cameras, often involving dozens of different models ranging from el-cheapo strippers to highly-specified expensive models. Blanket statements don't really cover all the cameras under that series name - by no means should you just buy any camera within the 'Powershot' or 'Cybershot' banner and expect excellence and all the features you want. Shop the models, and come up with a list of must-have features or specs (HD video? Stabilization? Lens zoom range? Low light ability? Fast burst modes? Long battery life? Maximum pocketability? Waterproof? Wide angle? AA batteries or lithium?). That will help eliminate some of the many models that don't meet your needs, and narrow your selection!

[chipmaster]

What are you looking for?

 

Cheap P&S for less than 200 bucks

 

Ultra thing slide in your pocket with the latest everything for ~ 400 bucks.

 

Waterproof for in swimming?

 

Superzoom for alaska?

 

Everyone will tell you they are happy with the brand they have if they don't they will likely tell you about the new one they bought and are happy with :D

 

This is one of the better sites for a high level take on the best in every group: http://www.imaging-resource.com/WB/WB.HTM

 

Leaving this weekend for cruise. I reallllllly need a new digital camera since mine broke. I have heard alot of good things about the a Canon Powershot, but still not sure. Can someone suggest a really good digital camera? Thanks : )

[PinkJellyFish06]

Thanks for all of your replies : ) I do not know much about cameras but we are trying to stay under the $200 limit. My last camera was a Samsung L830 & I really liked it, but it got dropped quite a few times & now it doesnt work. I looked at waterproof ones because we like to snorkel on our vacations, so those are an option. I just want a camera that is easy to use, but maybe has some special features, takes great pictures, and doesnt cost TOO much.