Digital Cameras

[SoWat]

I'm working over in the US next week, and thought I'd finally get myself a digital camera.

The last couple of times I was over, I've been wandering around Circuit City looking at the various offerings, and I've narrowed the choice down to 2.

The Kodak DC3400 or the HP Photosmart 618 (they're both about £150 cheaper than here). I can't find any reviews on the HP, but it does have a Pentax lens.

Anyone have one of these, or have a better recommendation? I'm not looking for a top-of-the-range jobby, as it'll be used for not much more than snapshots. Price range doesn't apply, as our yankee cousins get them much cheaper anyway.

 

[Wazzerphuk]

I've found the Kodak DC215Zoom an excellent camera for the price... £220 over here, so probably <$200. Good for snapshots, and the image quality is very good for a budget camera. Also has added useful features such as the zoom lens - just right for those upskirt shots

 

[SoWat]

I did look at the DC215, and that's what I almost bought last time I was over.

I've since found some reviews on the HP 618. Apparently it's the same as a Pentax model (it was developed by both companies). It also has a sort of scripting language, which I just can't resist! It also comes with a 16mb card, though with prices at Scan so low for extra compact flash memory, that's not really an issue.

Looks like it's going to be the HP then

For anyone interested, a good site for Camera reviews is here:
http://www.steves-digicams.com/hardware_reviews.html

 

[Vipa-]

Digital camera's are great fun! I have many a happier time with these, especally editing the piccy when on the comp

 

[DAN200]

you like editing pics of yer face? pop down to www.Digimask.com and make yerself a 3D image of your face which can be used in games an stuff.

However, it aint perfect... just look at mine (www.dan200.barryworl.net/dan.JPG)

 

[DAN200]

Srry, www.dan200.barrysworld.net/dan.JPG even, man, im really gettin bad at mispelling this url.