[DigiCam] consumer camera - recommendations

[Adriaan van der Weel]

Spend the little extra and get the Nikon. It happens to be the model I 
own, but apart from that, it's got a Nikkor lens, comes very complete 
and with good software for the Mac (inc. OS X).

Adriaan van der Weel


chouston at tiscalinet.it wrote:

> Back to the well once again...
> 
> Being a bit of a tightwad, and living in Europe, the land of the 20% sales
> tax and monster markups, I'm (still) looking for a cheapish consumer digital
> camera priced under $300.
> 
> Any and all recommendations much appreciated.
> 
> The contenders:
> 
> 1) HP Photosmart 720 (3MP and 3x optical zoom), got good reviews at Steve's
> Digicams: last seen priced around 250 euros (+ tax), but has been phased out
> 
> 2) HP Photosmart 735 (same specs): replacement for 720, no reviews online
> yet; priced even cheaper than the 720 at around 220 euros
> 
> 3) Coolpix 885: obviously a cut above the HP, at least according to the
> reviews: priced around 290 euros (+ tax) and hard to find
> 
> 4) Kodak 4330 (3MP and 3x optical), good reviews: priced around 290 euros +
> tax
> 
> 
> If the HP 720 were still available I might spring for it, as it's had good
> reviews and is a cheapish few-frills point and shoot with good specs. The
> last few stores that still sell it have seriously marked it up from its last
> selling price of around 250 euros, as they're now asking 300+.
> 
> The 735 is super cheap and comes with a 2 year HP warranty, but I haven't
> seen any pro reviews on it yet. HP may have cut corners on quality compared
> to the 720 to price it that low.
> 
> The Coolpix and Kodak have had good reviews, though the price reflects that.
> 
> 
> I'd be using the camera for pictures of the kids to send to the grandparents
> (blah*****! how cliched can you get?!) The idea is to upload the pics to a
> digital photo shop located near the grandparents, where they could go in and
> pick up the photos when ready.
> 
> Computers: Pismo powerbook with 9.2.2 and 10.2.6, G4/350 Sawtooth with same
> OS. 
> 
> Chris
> 
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