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Suggestions to buy a camera

by Glenniss Mar 17, 2006 5:17PM PST

I am an amateur photographer and am planning to buy a new digital camera.I have zeroed upon Canon Powershot A610 (http://reviews.cnet.com/Canon_PowerShot_A610/4505-6501_7-31475448.html?tag=pdtl-list) which suits my budget.

My basic requirements are
1. 5 to 8megapx res
2. Avg. to good optical zoom
3. Picture Clarity
4. Manual settings
5. Good macro mode
7. Movie recording with voice
8. Price range uptill 300$

Can somebody suggest any other options to suit the above?

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Canon A610
by snapshot2 Forum moderator Mar 17, 2006 11:24PM PST

I don't see any point in looking any further.

Few camera makers offer manual controls with a camera in that price range.
The A610 is getting good reports from owners.
It certainly gives you a lot of bang for the buck.

Very sharp photos.
Go for it.

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I think you did your homework well.
by rtsphoto Mar 18, 2006 2:06AM PST

Doubt if you will find anything else that compares.

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$300
by elbhenry Mar 19, 2006 4:28AM PST

the fuji 5200 can give you all that, but spend a
little more and buy the fuji 9000 and have much more
controls and 8 m. pixels,
i have them both.

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