Digital camaras

iloveparkslope

Hello!!!!

Everyone

Do you know where can I go to get my digital camara fix around the neighborhood, do you think is worth fixing it or just buy a new one?

Thanks for the info.

jamzer

Depends on what is wrong with it. But if it is actually broken and needs anything more than a new battery or strap, I would buy a new one.

iloveparkslope

It's broken, sometimes it doesn't turn off at all and sometimes it does, I bought new batteries (rechargeable) and it's not working 90% of the time.

It's a KODAK 5.0 and the pictures are great but it is not reliable. Sometimes it does not work at all for days even with new batteries.

rtraindweller

Honestly you're just better off getting a new one. You can get really decent point and shoot digital cameras for under $200 even. Not worth putting a possibly comparable amount into an older camera when its just gonna break on ya again over time anyway.

opossumqueen

Fixing the camera might cost as much as the camera did in the first place, and then it might break again. If you can, you might be better off with a new one.

Check out the panasonic lumix line. I've got a small one that is great and know several folks with various models and everyone is happy with theirs.

konakazi

Buy a new one. Chances are you'll be upgrading anyway considering how quickly new technology flows out to consumer or prosumer cameras these days.

iloveparkslope

I think you are right, I'm going to buy a new one, now the question is which brand it's the best for me?

konakazi

iloveparkslope wrote: ... for me?

Pretty subjective! A commonly popular digital camera is the Canon digital elph line. They're good cameras, straight forward user interface, pocket sized, good resolution.

Most people wouldn't need anything else than that on the consumer side.

If you want a camera you can grow with I'd suggest a start DSLR like a Digital Rebel or low end Nikon like a D50 or equivalent. The big difference is that these look like traditional cameras and you can switch the lenses.

hollyhock

Subject: Digital Cameras

I also have a Panasonic Lumix and it's great. There are a bunch of different ones in that line. I'd also recommend the Nikon cameras (used to have a CoolPix). Those are great too. Here's a link that may help you decide what kind of camera would be best for you:

http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-camera-buying-guide

iloveparkslope

Thank you very much for the info and the link. ;0)

brooklynjack

You don't say what brand it is but in any case I've had both a Cannon and an Olympus digital cameras repaired. In both cases I sent them back to the manufacturers authorized service center and that was the cheapest easiest and quickest thing to do. Both the repair shops I took it to in the city, 1 called Advisory http://www.advisory-tv.com/ and the other was on E 13th St accross the street from Webster Hall, wanted more to give me and estimate of repair costs than the factory services center wanted to actually do the repair. Check the manufacturers website for authorized repair centers

To check out new camers check out

http://www.steves-digicams.com/

jasonkip

I don't know if your camera can be repaired, but you kind of sound like you want to have to buy a new one anyway, hmm? Personally I use my point-and-shoot Fujifilm finepix as much as my Canon DSLR and lenses. The finepix gives you control over shutter speed, aperture, and ISO, it is more compact than a DSLR, and not having to change lenses means never having to clean dust off of them or the contacts inside your camera. Where the finepix fails me to a disappointing degree is trying to take pictures in very low light situations without the flash and at a high ISO, there is a significant amount of noise in this case. The finepix line is affordable, and the S5100 allowed me to get used to the settings without spending a lot of money before I knew what I was doing.

idlewild

Whatever you do don't get a Coolpix S-60. They are the absolute worst. Everything from the battery life to the picture quality sucks ass. Go for a Panasonic Lumix as previously stated. I have the DMC-FZ28 and love it. It's a tad bulky but it takes terrific pics and is pretty light.

brooklynjack

And if you are buying new the best place is B&H Photo and Video, the have the best prices in the country and if you go to the store the staff is knowledgeable and helpful they are on 34th and 9th in the city

The best camera is the one you will use so if you are more likly to carry around and use a pocket size point and shoot than a DSLR with lenses then that is a better choice for you. You have to know what you want, everything is a trade off. Do you want low light performance or faster between shots time. IF you are not doing more than a 10X12 blowup 2-3 megapixels is all you need. The secret is in the physical size of the sensor, not the number of megapixels and you usually have to dig for that info. Having manual controls is great if you learn how to use them