Digital camera

Guys, whats a good all around digital camera for the boat. Id like to show off like the rest of ya. Nothing thats going to cost more than a new rod and reel,after all I do have to prioritize my funds…

http://electronics.cnet.com/electronics/0-1429209.html
the above site is a great place to research whats good for what price range….. there are many good cameras out there…. Ive seen great results with olympus, cannon, panasonic, and mine is fuji….. and really all the modern cameras will take decent pix for internet use…..

I bought a Kodak DX4330 from Dell in dec. it is a 3.1 mpixel, and does a fine job. I paid 275. Jack.

Last year I bought an Olympus C-700. I bought it because it has a 10X optical zoom, so you can get a good close-up without any pixel distortion. The camera has worked really great for me, but it is kind of pricey at about 500 dollars. I take it out in the boat, tree-stand, and wherever I want it to go, and haven’t had any problems with it yet. (knock on wood). Good luck with whatever you get.
SEDNERB

I did some camera shopping today since my boat was full of snow as I had the cover off as I had been getting it ready to get back on the water. A friend who knows more about them than I do helped me pick out one [Thanks Tom Crowe] and also thanks to Jen [Dustins girlfriend]who gave me some good info the other night when I called to ask Dustin about his camera but he was, where else, fishing. lol. After checking out the internet and a couple stores I ended up ordering from the Best Buy online store a Sony Cyber-shot 3.2 Megapixel Camera DSC-P32. This camera is not in the stores yet. It sells for 20.00 less than the 2.0 megapixel 16 memory stick camera in the store. Paid 229.00 plus shipping. Thanks, Bill

I have a dcs-p7 sony cyber shot and its awsome can fit over a hundred pics on a $12.00 memory card when it gets full just buy a new one.It also takes about 10 minutes of movie time for when your buddys reeling up the big one and its gotta be on tape.Its a 3.2 pixel and it sold for 450.Great camera!
Kevin Budny

Bill, when will we see the fruits of you net searching?

Has to come to me by mail first. Then I have to be able to post it first as I’m new to this posting pics but there are some great teachers right here on FTR/FTL who have been kind enough to help me. [baby steps, lol. ] Thanks Jon J. and Dave K. We will see how much I can do and also see how much more help I’ll need. I plan on having alot of fun with this camera though. Little, ok not so little, kid with a new toy can be dangerous you know. If you are on the water you better duck as I might be shooting [camera] you! Thanks, Bill

Bill , I have a Sony DSC-P71 Cyber-shot just like Dustin . Maybe he can give us both lesson on how to operate it .

The cheapest I’ve seen the cyber-shot 3.2 is $329.00, Where did you order it from?

Hey Chappy, I ordered it from BestBuy.com on the internet.

Click on the site below and scroll down until you come to the Sony Ciber-3.2 DSCP32 camera. Thanks, Bill

http://www.bestbuy.com/PhotoImaging/DigitalCameras/Cameras.asp?m=82&cat=83&scat=84

Here’s what I’d look for in a digital camera:

Most optical zoom you can afford. (digital zoom is usually lame and can be done at home on your computer)

Most Mega pixels you can afford 2+ (Mines 2 and it looks great I use a 4 MP at work and there’s not much difference)

Removeable memory.

Memory card reader (faster than doing it through camera ~$25-$35)

One that uses regualar batteries ie. AA (Then buy a couple sets of the highest capacity milli amp hour (mah) Nickel Metal Hydride (NIMH) rechargeable batteries and a 1 hour charger) Digital cameras really like batteries!

If you get a Kodak you don’t need the dock you can use the card reader or the camera and cable.

I have a Kodak DX5000 waterproof cam and love it. I’ve taken 1400 pix in just over 1 year!

Good Luck,

Ferny.

I am looking at digital cameras right now and am wondering what is one of the better deals that i could get for around 250 bucks. Any suggestions?

Comes with rechargable batteries and charger along with the features listed below:
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Sony Cyber-shot 3.2-Megapixel Digital Camera
Model: DSC-P32

With a range of features like 3.2MP resolution, intelligent autofocus, 2 MPEG movie modes and 3.2x Smart Zoom, this digital still camera will make you look like a pro! Supports USB 2.0.

On Order – Usually ships in 5-7 business days. Available for pickup at most stores. ThinkAbout™ It

$229.99

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Buy online — pick up in store.
Or have shipped directly to you.

Returns & Exchanges
In store or by mail, returns and exchanges are easy

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PRODUCT FEATURES
3.2-megapixel Super HAD CCD image sensor

3.2x Smart Zoom (at VGA size)

1.6″ color LCD viewfinder, with 61K pixels

3-area multipoint autofocus with illuminator light; 5-step manual focus

Stores digital still images and MPEG sequences on Memory Stick media (16MB Memory Stick included)

2 MPEG movie modes with audio: VX (640 x 480 at 16 fps) and video mail (160 x 112 at 8 fps)

Clip Motion mode snaps still shots; USB 2.0 interface allows fast compatibility

Multiburst mode captures frames at selectable intervals; scene selection mode allows you to compile your own videos

5 white balance settings, 4 picture effects and 5 scene modes

Playback zoom with resolution trimming and in-camera resize functions

10-second self-timer

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PRODUCT DETAILS
DSC-P32

Image Resolution
Up to 2048 x 1536

Image Storage Media and Capacity
Memory Stick

Imaging Sensor Resolution
3.3 total, 3.2 effective megapixels

Lens
Fixed

Lens Focal Length(s)
5mm

Viewfinder
1.6″ color LCD

Burst Mode
Yes

Internal Memory
None

Text Overlay
Date and time

Shutter Speeds
1/30 – 1/1000 sec.

Aperture Range
f/2.8 – f/5.6

White Balance
Auto, preset (daylight, cloudy, incandescent, fluorescent)

Flash Range
1.6′ – 12.5′ (wide); 1.6′ – 9.8′ (telephoto)

Flash Modes
Auto, forced on, forced off, red-eye reduction on/off, slow synchro

Orientation Sensor
No

External Flash Mount
No

Focus Range
Not rated

Movie Mode
Yes

ISO Equivalent
Auto, 100, 200, 400

Self-Timer
10 sec.

Interface
USB

Video Outputs
NTSC, PAL

Audio
Yes

File Formats
JPEG, MPEG

Exposure Control
Auto

Image Storage Capacity
Varies

Batteries
2 AA NiMH rechargeable

AC Adapter
Optional

Digital Magnification
3.2x Smart Zoom

Imaging Sensor Type
CCD

Imaging Sensor Size
1/2.7″

Time Lapse
None

Tripod Mount
None

Accessories Included
16MB Memory Stick; rechargeable NiMH batteries; battery charger; video and USB cables; wrist strap; CD-ROM with Pixela Image Mixer, USB driver

Software Included
Pixela ImageMixer for Sony v1.5, USB driver

Product Height
2.25″

Product Width
4″

Product Depth
1.3″

Product Weight
7.9 oz. (with batteries and Memory Stick)

Warranty Term — Parts
1 year

Warranty Term — Labor
90 days

Warranty Information

Holey Moley Bill! Thats a loooong post. I love my Sony P51 Cybershot for only $269 at Wally Mart.