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i need a good budget camera

by woohoo22 May 20, 2006 3:32PM PDT

i would like the following, if possible:

movie with sound
5 megapixels
black and white mode
compact design
rechargeable batteries (would be nice, but not important)
easy to use
IMPORTATNT!!!! USES SD CARD
good optical zoom
decent recovery time
good screen size
and under $250

i don't know if this is possible, as i know very little about camera's. any advice you can offer is quite welcomed.

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Cheap Digital Camera
by soartime May 20, 2006 11:32PM PDT

Check out the Sanyo Xacti E6 Camera. It's doesn't get the greatest review from cNet, but for a point and shoot user it's a great camera for a budget. You can find it on eBay or online stores for under $250 shipping included.

After having it for a few weeks, I have to say I'm thoroughly impressed with it. Best digital camera I've ever used (been through 3 or 4 generations of cameras already)!

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Tall Order
by snapshot2 Forum moderator May 21, 2006 12:29AM PDT

The target price eliminates all of the ultra-thin cameras, and large LCDs.

But it does not eliminate excellent digital cameras.

Take a look at the Canon A610.
Newegg.com shows it selling for $220 (a good price).

http://www.steves-digicams.com/2005_reviews/a610.html

It uses AA batteries, but you can buy an AA NiMH charger with batteries for under $20.

Looking for a camera with black and white mode is unnecessary as free software can turn any color photo into greyscale (black & white).
Download Irfanview....
http://www.irfanview.com

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what about the Casio EX-Z60?
by chf_2258 May 21, 2006 2:42AM PDT
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i like the casio
by woohoo22 May 21, 2006 12:14PM PDT

i'm liking the casio z60 as well as Canon's SD450, i think is the model.

any opinions?

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