Best Camera options < R2000?

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This is me posting a Question without doing much searching - A bit in a hurry tonight :o

Just wanted to hear what digital camera you guys would suggest what falls in the <R2000 price bracket?

Thx! :cool:
 
Looking at the Finepix S700 at the moment ... its like R1700 at incredible corruption.

Just looking for now ok, don't throw me with stuff if I'm looking at the wrong stuff - I'm a n00b in this field. :o
 
ld13 said:
I've been reading up a bit... Saw your pics of your P&S vs the 6MP_DSLR. What DSLR do you have just for interest sake?
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Those pics were with a Pentax K100D Super, which now enjoys the undivided attention of my old man. I shoot with a Canon 40D.

Sorry I can't really comment on sub R2000 P&S cameras. The one I have is way over that, and the ones I take interest in are generally on the higher end of the spectrum. I have heard good things about the Canons though, and my sis has a Sony Cybershot DSC-W55 which also produces very nice pictures and (I think) is much cheaper.

What I will tell you, is if you find an older model, but higher end 6MP camera, and a newer, lower-end 10MP, for the same price, the older one will probably take better pictures. My older Sony DSC-S40 4MP definitely produces (resolution aside) better results than my 8MP DSC-T100 in low light.
 
The Canon Powershot A590 IS should fall within your price range.
 
ld13 said:
Yep, it does - looking into it now. Any comments on the S700 bwana?
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Not a fan of the form factor - I prefer my P&S to be a bit more compact so I can just slip it into my pocket.
 
bwana said:
lol - dont get me started on cellphone 'cameras'. :rolleyes: :p

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Well, it is better than nothing in those "ZOMW! Would you look at that!!"-situations. Although after taking them you see you just wasted your time.

I/We just need a camera that would take OK pictures - Just a bit above the average P&S would be preferred. Also my brother is having their "Matriek Afskeid" soon, so this looks like the best time to get a 'proper-ish' camera.

My dad is liking this S700 at the moment though. @R1700 it looks like a good buy. Dunno :confused:
 
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