Posted: 1/4/2009 7:12:25 PM EDT
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Looking for at least 10 megapixels, at least 3x optical zoom (prefer more), SD/MiniSD memory cards, and, here's the kicker, NOT powered by a proprietary rechargeable battery.
I also don't really want a DSLR, hence my trouble in finding one that meets these specs. Any help would be greatly appreciated. ETA: Hmmm. Just found the Kodak Z1285. 12MP, 5x optical zoom, and takes 2 AA's. Anyone have one? |
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I think this fits your specs. It uses AA batteries, 10 MP, 3X+ optical zoom...
It fits in a pocket, and costs under $200 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/580527-REG/Canon_2667B001_PowerShot_A2000_IS_Digital.html |
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I think this fits your specs. It uses AA batteries, 10 MP, 3X+ optical zoom... It fits in a pocket, and costs under $200 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/580527-REG/Canon_2667B001_PowerShot_A2000_IS_Digital.html I just got this for christmas and am happy with it. It has 6x optical zoom with a 3" LCD screen on the back. |
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I bought a little Nikon pocket sized camera but took it back, it was so small that it just felt like it could slip out of my hand any time. I wanted something that I could really get a hold of so I went with the Canon SX10 IS. Takes 4 AA's and has got a powerful 20X zoom, super macro and the veiwfinder flips out and rotates.
I got it from B&H here on the Photograghy forum. They are fast shippers too. Canon SX10 IS 
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I ended up getting the Canon SD1100 IS for Christmas. I was looking at getting the Canon A2000.... but went with the 1100.
Canon makes excellent cameras. A word of caution about Kodak: They are designed primarily for ease of use––- to the point of being unhelpful. i.e. "simpler is not always better" |
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I think this fits your specs. It uses AA batteries, 10 MP, 3X+ optical zoom... It fits in a pocket, and costs under $200 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/580527-REG/Canon_2667B001_PowerShot_A2000_IS_Digital.html Friggin awesome camera, I LOVE MY CANNON. ETA: I have the 8 MP 1100, but, my oldest got 2000. I didn't see the difference in the pics. It is my 4th Cannon and all have been great. [/thread] |
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Having been a camera buff for a long time and having now owned a lot of digital cameras I can tell you this.
You WANT a "proprietary" rechargeable battery, Cameras that use AA's literally eat them way fast. Megapixels don't mean shit. If you are talking compact or any digital camera that is NOT a DSLR they are all the same and they are all shit. Don't spend over $150 for anything that is not a DSLR. The little cameras all use the same tiny sesnor and THAT is where the picture quality resides. Everything else is a bell or whistle that only robs you of money. |
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I have my eyes set on the Canon U10, $420. A decent replacement for the film SLR. NO NO IT IS NOT. Learn more before you fall for that. It won't take any better pictures than Canons lowest priced compact, It's all about the SENSOR that captures the image. The bigger the SENSOR, the better the image. Megapixel count has NOTHING to do with image quality once you go past 4 megs. Only DSLRs and a single SIGMA compact camera can perform as well as FILM. |
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Having been a camera buff for a long time and having now owned a lot of digital cameras I can tell you this. You WANT a "proprietary" rechargeable battery, Cameras that use AA's literally eat them way fast. Megapixels don't mean shit. If you are talking compact or any digital camera that is NOT a DSLR they are all the same and they are all shit. Don't spend over $150 for anything that is not a DSLR. The little cameras all use the same tiny sesnor and THAT is where the picture quality resides. Everything else is a bell or whistle that only robs you of money. Here's an idea: Buy rechargeable batteries, keep one set in the camera, and one set in the charger. Replace as necessary. In the end, it will be cheaper to buy new rechargeable AA batteries than a proprietary battery pack when the 'rechargeable' battery no longer holds a charge. |
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I bought a little Nikon pocket sized camera but took it back, it was so small that it just felt like it could slip out of my hand any time. I wanted something that I could really get a hold of so I went with the Canon SX10 IS. Takes 4 AA's and has got a powerful 20X zoom, super macro and the veiwfinder flips out and rotates. I got it from B&H here on the Photograghy forum. They are fast shippers too. Canon SX10 IS It looks SLR-like, but is it an SLR? Also, does it do decent video? Some of the folks at the beach the other night were able to get video of the fireworks, and it was coming out a lot better than the still photos I was stuck taking. |
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I just got a Cannon Powershot SX110IS
9 meg pixels 10x optical zoom (this is great...makes a big difference) uses AA I agree with you I use 2700ma NiMH batteries. I took over 200 pics and the batteries were still strong. If they die you can always throw in some regular AAs. It does good video @ 640x480 It can be had for $210 |
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For pocket/travel/easy to use, Best you can get for the $ is the Canon PowerShot SD880 IS .
http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Canon_PowerShot_SD880_IS_Ixus_870_IS/ Don't know why you wouldn't want the lithium cell, it lasts so much longer then any AA setup. A good AA set of batteries and bulky-ass charger is no match(and more expensive) then one extra lithium battery. Two of those little guys can easily last an entire vacation no problem(the included charger is a tiny little thing anyway). The AA setup is a waste of money, power output, and size/bulk added to the camera for no good reason. I have an old Kodak I keep in the car for emergencies, and the rechargeable lithium AA batteries are teh suck compared to the batteries in my PS SD880 or Olympus E520..The AA charger is twice the size of the 880 camera. |
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Check out http://www.dpreview.com/
Lots of reviews and specs for various cameras. |
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I have both the Canon A590IS and the A2000IS.
I use them both as my motorcycle cameras, they have been banged around in my tank bag, the A590 has been dropped a couple of times with no problems. The AA battery is a big fucking plus in my book, you can go damn near anywhere in the fucking world and buy AA batteries. Here's a couple of shots with my Canon A2000IS, same spot, one without the zoom and one with the zoom at max. 
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The smallest 10mp AA battery powered camera is the Pentax Optio E-60.
I just bought one for less than a hundred dollars shipped. They MSRP for about $150, but you can get them cheaper. They use SD or SDHC cards. So far, I'm pleased with mine...Truly an ultra compact. |