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Loooking to buy my first digital camera

Jan 28, 2011 11:21AM PST

I am looking to buy my first digital camera. Which make/model do you recommend?

Thank you.

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Jan 28, 2011 9:55PM PST

How much (approximately) are you planning to spend for the camera?
(point and shoot cameras cost from $100 to $500)
(Digital single lens reflex (DSLR) cameras cost from $500 to infinity)

What size camera are you looking for?
(shirt pocket, pants pocket, jacket pocket, too big for a pocket)

Normal optical zoom is 3X or 4X, is that enough?

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Loooking to buy my first digital camera
Jan 28, 2011 11:56PM PST

I am willing to spend between $100-$500.

I am looking for a camera to fit in shirt or pants pocket.

3X or $X is fine.

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Jan 29, 2011 5:11AM PST