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Point and shoot died...recommend your camera

jallen76jallen76 member
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I have/had and LOVED my Canon PowerShot, but it just died today. I take tons of pix of my kiddo's.  Feel like I need to upgrade to DSLR, but scared.  More so because of the bulkiness and all the "technology."  Like the compactness of the P&S and I can take pretty good pix with it.  I feel like I might be able to take better pictures with a DSLR, but don't have the $$.  Kind of in limbo on what to do.  Do you have any recommendations? 
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Re: Point and shoot died...recommend your camera

  • mrsrobinsontobemrsrobinsontobe member
    we have a canon sx210...powershot A640 before that. i want a dslr...but you need a great p&s too...as you don't want to be able to really tell the difference all that much, you know? the sx210 is wonderful...14X zoom! check out the reviews and let me know if you have more ?s
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  • kacellekacelle member
    I have a Nikon D80 that I have absolutely no idea how to use, but I shoot on automatic.  Someday I'll learn the camera features, but for now, it takes great pictures.  :)
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  • jellybelly03jellybelly03 member
    I just bought a used Canon EOS Rebel XT.  I bought it used, so it was really reasonably priced, and I got it from a reputable camera store, to get some peace of mind.  So far it's great, but I haven't even had it for 24 hours!  I figure if I really love it, I can upgrade some day.  What I keep hearing is that megapixels don't really matter - make sure you have great glass.
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  • jallen76jallen76 member

    imagemrsrobinsontobe:
    we have a canon sx210...powershot A640 before that. i want a dslr...but you need a great p&s too...as you don't want to be able to really tell the difference all that much, you know? the sx210 is wonderful...14X zoom! check out the reviews and let me know if you have more ?s

    I've had a couple people recommend the Canon SX210 IS for the point and shoot.  Does it have a pop-up flash?  How is it for low light, or action shots?

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  • jallen76jallen76 member

    imagemrsrobinsontobe:
    we have a canon sx210...powershot A640 before that. i want a dslr...but you need a great p&s too...as you don't want to be able to really tell the difference all that much, you know? the sx210 is wonderful...14X zoom! check out the reviews and let me know if you have more ?s

    I've had a couple people recommend the Canon SX210 IS for the point and shoot.  Does it have a pop-up flash?  How is it for low light, or action shots?

    Anyone can be cool, but awesome takes practice!
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  • MereBMereB member
    I have a Canon G11.  It is the closest to DSLR quality but still a point and shoot.  I wanted something I could throw in my diaper bag, not have to carry another bag for.  A newer model has come out, and mine has actually increased in value (didn't know that could happen for digital cameras).  I got mine from a great deal at Best Buy with coupons (spent about $375).  I would definitely recommend the Canon G-series.  It takes beautiful pictures.
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  • The_Jen626The_Jen626

    My oldcamera died 2 days before Christmas, I feel your pain!

    I bought (and LOVE) a Panasonic Lumix from Costco, it was $219 and it's AMAZING.  Has tremendous zoom, very crisp on the details, etc.  The Costco people said it's their #1 selling camera ever, and after I bought it, I realized 3 of my friends have the same one, lol.  Highly reccomend!

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