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10-02-03, 09:24 AM
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Best Digi Cam Under $1000 Can
I'm looking to purchase a digital camera and was wondering out of the hundreds, what is the best brand/model for around $1000.00 Canadian. If you could all give me your opinion and or pics taken with the camera it would be a HUGE help.
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10-02-03, 09:29 AM
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I'm looking to purchase a digital camera for around under $500.00 US dollars as well.
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10-02-03, 09:41 AM
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Location: Edmonton, Alberta
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There were some discussions about the best value for digital cameras on this site a few months ago. Try a search. It also helps to know what you want to do with it. For reptiles you want a camera with a macro mode that can focus at a very short distance. If you just want to upload your pics and view them on the computer/internet then you don't need more than 2 or 3 MP. If you plan on printing your pics at a size like 8x10 or bigger (with superb quality) then you should look at 4 or more MP.
I think some of the best values are Canon A series cameras. Fuji has some good ones too. Olympus also has good prices.
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10-02-03, 09:47 AM
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Join Date: Oct-2002
Location: Netherlands
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I got a fujifinepix S304. Works like a charm. Was 360 euro here, so thats about *calculating*564 canadian
Got some pics im my gallery. Got a nice macro too, 0,3 feet
Good luck with the rest of your search
Greetz Daan
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10-02-03, 10:29 AM
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I would recommend Nikon. Either the older discontinued 900 series, or the newer 3 mp series. I would recommend the Nikon 5400 5mp but I think that is a little out of your price range ($1100-$1200.00)
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10-02-03, 10:29 AM
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Join Date: Feb-2003
Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Check Out
www.zdnet.com
Digital Cameras
Latest Reviews
The site gives an excellent overview of the latest and best cameras, from 1.3 MP to 16 MP.
It also shows you where you can purchase the camera for the lowest price.
I bought my camera from one of their recommended vendors (Canon PowerShot A70). Saved about $130 even with the Canadian exchange.
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10-02-03, 10:35 AM
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This was taken with the Nikon 5000
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10-02-03, 05:03 PM
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Join Date: Jul-2003
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canuckland
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Greg West: I myself am looking for a decent digital cam that will give me clear macros. The Nikon 5000 looks like it does the trick, what am I looking forward to paying for a camera like that?
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10-02-03, 05:39 PM
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After tons of research i went with a Canon G3, that is now at $899. Its a great camera, although its not really a true point and shoot camera. If thats what your looking for, then look at something at $500 and less. Unless you shoot with manual modes, you will not get what you want. Infact, unless you use manual modes, its not worth it at all, its a pro camera that has so many features your head will spin...but if you dont understand them, its a waste. It does amazing macros, has a great zoom and is solid built. Mine will take over 1000 pics on a charge. I have a very large memory card, 1G, and a 512mb as well. The cards are about $500 for the 1g, and the 512 i think was $280 or something. Its the official Camera of the site, and we have always used Canons. There is comprable cameras on the market, but we like this one due to the fact that it uses a camcorder battery...which equals long life, and more pics on a charge. I have no real complaints about the camera other then although i am experienced, i do find setting the modes a bit complex at times. Im getting better, but still not 100% where i should be. Here is some example pics i grabbed real quick to show you its capibilities. If your in the market, Nikon also had good lens technology...canon and Nikon are the kings of the camera world as far as digital, the rest have their features etc..it depends on who your loyal to 
First pic is a macro shot, i believe its 11x.......this is the sweat beads off a beer bottle.
This next one, is a full out zoom. 4x digital, and 14x optical...and usually most digital cameras dont do optical zoom really well.
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10-02-03, 06:13 PM
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Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canuckland
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Holy! Now THAT'S the kinda macro ability I'm looking for!
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10-02-03, 06:31 PM
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Location: montreal area
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the HP 850 is 4.1MP 8x zoom optic and 7x numerique
total zoom 56x and it cost 890$cn at (staples business depot)
or ( bureau en gros )
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10-02-03, 08:40 PM
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Both the Nikon and the Canon G series is the only cameras I would buy. The macro distance on the Nikon is insanely close.
The camera by itself is around $1100-$1200.00
Greg West
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10-02-03, 11:27 PM
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Location: M.O.L, Oceania
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Nikon Coolpix 2000
Probably dirt cheap by now (less than $300?)
<img src="http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/503/133GS.jpg">
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<img src="http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/511/133junglehead.jpg">
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10-03-03, 08:38 AM
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If I had the money I would buy a Canon 10D...it would shame all of the cameras mentioned. Of course it's a semi-pro digital SLR so it's quite diferent than those mentioned. Canon did just release the new Digital Rebel...same sensor as the 10D but it's $1000 cheaper, still $1500 CDN though.
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10-03-03, 09:06 AM
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Join Date: Jun-2003
Location: Northeast Georgia
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Has anyone used the 3.2MP Sony Mavica that burns to the small CD-R? I am looking at buying one of them. They run about $400 USD.
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