Need a good 3.2MP digicam

[Tekk]

Well I finally ran into some money before my trip to Kuwaii in a few weeks and i want to get a digicam. I've look before and I really like the canon's but of course I haven't had a ton of experience in this field so I wanted to ask some peoples opinions before I drop $300 on one. Thats how much Im lookin to spend btw Also I'd like to keep it at around 3.2 cause I wanna be able to print really really clear photos if the picture warrants it. Having a slight optical zoom would also be a nice feature. The ones that have stuck out so far are the Canon Digital Elph S230 (love the metal case and compact size) or the Canon A70 which is a little bit bulkier but still a nice camera. Any other suggestions? I dont really like the Kodaks I've played with...they seem so fragile.

[tony_j15]

IMO, get the Canon Elph! I have the 2.1 model, and I love it.

[NDC]

I have a Canon A70 and it's pretty nice. Many shooting settings...

[Tekk]

I was thinking about the S230 but apparently thats an older model. I think the newest one is the SSD100. Thats a 3.2MP as well. A little more expensive than the A70 but haven't checked the shooting options yet.

[magwel]

The Canon S320 is certainly a good camera for snap shooters. Not to mention the extreamly friendly software package and add-on. I have this camera and love it

good luck

[Tekk]

How useful do you find the multiple shooting modes in the A70 model? I like that model cause it has slightly more options than the SD100 but the AA battery thing sux (Lithium rechargable in the SD is waaaay better IMO). Of course the A70 is a little bit bulkier than the SD but the A70 is also $25 cheaper. Hmmmmm....options options

[jmichna]

I'm very pleased with the Fuji FinePix 3800... lot's of places have it for less than $300:
http://www.fujifilm.com/JSP/fuji/epa...oduct=43860768
FinePix 3800
3.24 Million Effective Pixels, 6X Fujinon Optical Zoom, Digital Video Recording

"3.2 million effective pixels, produces image with 2048 x 1536 recorded pixels. Simple user-friendly control and easy USB computer connection. Built into a compact body it features a precision retractable Fujinon 6X optical lens, with 3.2X digital zoom, mini Through-The Lens (TTL) electric viewfinder, pictures voice annotation, video recording, and PC-Cam Internet Mode. Set to automatic, or select manual for greater control over each picture. It has optional wide and tele lenses. Included with a 16MB XD-Picture Card, 4 AA batteries, FinePix Software and USB Cable. Compatible with Win 98, ME, 2000, XP, Mac 8.6-X"

[HuntinGalnMO]

I have a 2.1 V3625 and I love it. The link here..is pretty much the exact same cam as I got but its got 3.3 mega pixels. And it will only break yah of about 180 bux Only has 8mb memory, but there are memory cards available for under 30 bux..

Keep searchin' online. You can find some incredible bargains.

V3715 3.3 MegaPixels

[imac9556]

This summer I went to Kuwaii and took my Nikon Coolpix 4300 with me. Its a 4MP camera with 3x optical, 4x digital. Here are some sample pics that I took with it from Kuwaii.

http://homepage.mac.com/ptung2007/Kuwaii1.jpg

http://homepage.mac.com/ptung2007/Kuwaii2.jpg

Product Specs:
http://www.nikonusa.com/usa_product/...roductNr=25507

Price: $399 (manufacturer direct, there is also a rebate i think)