Decent Cheap Camera for R800+-

[NomNom]

Hi there guys

Basically what the thread title suggests, I am looking at getting a digital camera for around R800. Now I haven't been looking around that much but I have been looking at the Samsung ES30 which I can get for about R600. I'm not too sure about it though as I would prefer to get a Sony brand camera and maybe one that has about 12megapixels? I don't know what to look out for so any tips on that also would be appreciated!

Also I'm planing on getting this memory card for it, any good?

Anyone know of/got any suggestions for me please?

 

[PostmanPot]

At R800, Samsung and Sony are going to be ever so similar. I'd get the Samsung, unless there's a Sony closer to R800. Have also always liked them. Do a Google, should be some reviews on the different models in your price range with example pics.

Doubt you'll be wanting to shoot at 12mp, it's a waste of space and you'd need to zoom in on pics to tell a difference. Anything above 6mp IMO is modern/high res enough, generally.

Lens quality is more important. If you can get a Schneider or Zeiss etc. lens (don't think so at your budget) then that'll be much better than high mp.

 

[NomNom]

At R800, Samsung and Sony are going to be ever so similar. I'd get the Samsung, unless there's a Sony closer to R800. Have also always liked them. Do a Google, should be some reviews on the different models in your price range with example pics.

Doubt you'll be wanting to shoot at 12mp, it's a waste of space and you'd need to zoom in on pics to tell a difference. Anything above 6mp IMO is modern/high res enough, generally.

Lens quality is more important. If you can get a Schneider or Zeiss etc. lens (don't think so at your budget) then that'll be much better than high mp.

Cool thank you for the suggestions

 

[FrancTheTank]

I fully agree with PostManPat, lens is definitely more important, then MPixels. (at this price point, we shouldn't be arguing much)

For the price of the Samsung ES30, seems a great beginner buy.
http://proud2begeek.blogspot.com/2010/11/samsung-es30-unboxing-mini-review.html

One point to remember is that it takes AA's, but this could be seen as a blessing as one always gets AA's wherever you go.

Remember, hold the camera still when shooting and force the flash on when shooting against a light background. Enjoy!

 

[Willie Trombone]

I think you'll have to go far to beat this:
http://www.game.co.za/RapidCat/game/rsa/pages/page-1.jpg

Samsung ES 13 bundle:
12Mp
4x Optical Zoom
2Gb SD Card

R599

Though if you can get the ES30 for that price, I'd definitely get the ES30.
Cameras have evolved so much recently that in that price range, you're getting really good value.

 

[NomNom]

I fully agree with PostManPat, lens is definitely more important, then MPixels. (at this price point, we shouldn't be arguing much)

For the price of the Samsung ES30, seems a great beginner buy.
http://proud2begeek.blogspot.com/2010/11/samsung-es30-unboxing-mini-review.html

One point to remember is that it takes AA's, but this could be seen as a blessing as one always gets AA's wherever you go.

Remember, hold the camera still when shooting and force the flash on when shooting against a light background. Enjoy!

Thank you for the link and tips

I think you'll have to go far to beat this:
http://www.game.co.za/RapidCat/game/rsa/pages/page-1.jpg

Samsung ES 13 bundle:
12Mp
4x Optical Zoom
2Gb SD Card

R599

I'm unable to find the specifications for that camera on the Samsung website otherwise not bad, but I'm getting a camera with better features for the same price, the 2GB SD card isn't enough to justify getting it unfortunately, thanks anyway.

 

[Willie Trombone]

Thank you for the link and tips


I'm unable to find the specifications for that camera on the Samsung website otherwise not bad, but I'm getting a camera with better features for the same price, the 2GB SD card isn't enough to justify getting it unfortunately, thanks anyway.

Where are you getting it? A 4Gb card is cheap anyway.

 

[PostmanPot]

The 2GB can be your backup. Good to have.