09-24-2004, 03:15 AM
You really can't wrong with either a Canon or a Nikon. They both make great digicams. I'll also toss out Sony as an excellent brand. These three manufacturers probably make the best consumer model digicams. It all comes down to personal preference and brand loyalty (and of course PRICE!) when choosing amongst them.
If you are looking for something that won't be obsolete in the next couple of years, I really suggest that you get a 5+ megapixel camera. If you're just using it for small prints (up to 8x10) or web images, a 2-3 megapixel camera is just fine. This is assuming, of course, that you have a good quality 2-3 megapixel camera. I've seen some 2 megapixel Canons and Sonys that outperform cheapo 5 megapixel piles of junk in terms of picture quality and colour.
I guess this brings me to my major beef with most uninformed digicam shoppers -- megapixels aren't everything. A $200 noname 5 megapixel camera is going to suck compared to a $200 Canon 3 megapixel camera. Quality costs more, and it's worth every penny. Just be informed about what you're sinking your money into beforehand.
If you are looking for something that won't be obsolete in the next couple of years, I really suggest that you get a 5+ megapixel camera. If you're just using it for small prints (up to 8x10) or web images, a 2-3 megapixel camera is just fine. This is assuming, of course, that you have a good quality 2-3 megapixel camera. I've seen some 2 megapixel Canons and Sonys that outperform cheapo 5 megapixel piles of junk in terms of picture quality and colour.
I guess this brings me to my major beef with most uninformed digicam shoppers -- megapixels aren't everything. A $200 noname 5 megapixel camera is going to suck compared to a $200 Canon 3 megapixel camera. Quality costs more, and it's worth every penny. Just be informed about what you're sinking your money into beforehand.