·abhishek· 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2009 hi, am looking at starting with an entry level digicam, basics will do for me...dont wanna spend much - maybe 5-7k at max am told to go for rechargeable Lithium battery camera but the specs on ebay/rediff don't clarify this most of the times though i do find lot of options within 7k range so wht do you suggest - which models would be a good bet ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
me_saket 73 Report post Posted May 27, 2009 kodak C610 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Honest 836 Report post Posted May 27, 2009 Kodak C810. There's not much difference in the price of C610 and C810. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sadikk 301 Report post Posted May 27, 2009 Sony Sony Sony Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kshah 452 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 First choice olympus, nixon or canon. Second sony, third kodak Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
·abhishek· 0 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 how about Sony Cyber-shot digital camera DSC-S950 10.1 megapixels rs Rs. 7,800.00 on ebay clearly mentions has Battery Charger,Rechargable Battery Pack but says Battery Type: Li-ion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
·abhishek· 0 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 couple of good models but most of them have alkaline battery found another one on ebay - SHARP M-1033 10 MP rs 5999 mentions package contains charger and Rechargeable battery though not sure if its referring to alkaline or lithium Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
savramesh 37 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 (edited) Panasonic Lumix? i am using vivitar vivicam for the last 1 year, its rocking, have taken more than 4000 snaps so far.. [but flash light is not powerful ] Edited May 28, 2009 by savramesh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FEVIN-RAJ 61 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 If u want to take print outs, then go for canon or nikon ...coz they gives better prints Sony takes good snaps in poor light conditions ,...but prints are again poor worst ever i had seen is fuji film ... simply crap olympus is also good deal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
·abhishek· 0 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 If u want to take print outs, then go for canon or nikon ...coz they gives better prints Sony takes good snaps in poor light conditions ,...but prints are again poor worst ever i had seen is fuji film ... simply crap olympus is also good deal well canon has A840 within my budget but then it again has alkaline AA batteries.....am looking for chargeable lithium batteries sony cybershot S950/930/980 models are all within budget and have lithium batteries ! am not able to find a real alternative yet, searching ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ani_meher 42 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 Panasonic Lumix LZ8 is one great camera. My friend bought one from ebay with warranty of 3 years for 5200rs only, and it looks complete VFM. I personally don't like sony because of their proprietary stuff. You can't use SD/MMC cards, you can't even use one Sony camera's cable to hook up other sony camera, you have to carry that cable everywhere. In case of Panasonic or Canon, you need a simple USB cable available anywhere. Also, read the following as well as many other reviews on net: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/Q408budgetgroup/page8.asp LZ8 is given best weightage. Therefore, my vote goes to LZ8. So in 5200rs for camera + 250rs for 2GB SD card + 500 for rechargable AA cells and charger, in around 6000rs your camera set is complete! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anshu_s09 18 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 Go for Cannon 1st choice, then sony never go 4 kodak its the worst digi cam.... u can have sony dsc s 930 in 7000/ with 10 mega pixels and u can also go in the same range with cannon powershot A470 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
·abhishek· 0 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 Panasonic Lumix LZ8 is one great camera. My friend bought one from ebay with warranty of 3 years for 5200rs only, and it looks complete VFM.I personally don't like sony because of their proprietary stuff. You can't use SD/MMC cards, you can't even use one Sony camera's cable to hook up other sony camera, you have to carry that cable everywhere. In case of Panasonic or Canon, you need a simple USB cable available anywhere. Also, read the following as well as many other reviews on net: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/Q408budgetgroup/page8.asp LZ8 is given best weightage. Therefore, my vote goes to LZ8. So in 5200rs for camera + 250rs for 2GB SD card + 500 for rechargable AA cells and charger, in around 6000rs your camera set is complete! only prob is the alkaline batteries 500 for rechargable AA cells and charger - i have got very bad reviews - unless u buy rs 1500 original battery it just doesnt last long and is very irritating stuff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djain1989 16 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 Even I have got to get one.. But I am not interested in Panasonic and wanna get a Sony cam as its too handy.. Budget max 7-8K Requirments: 7-8MP, at least 3x optical zoom, li-ion batteries.. Any suggestions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ani_meher 42 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 only prob is the alkaline batteries500 for rechargable AA cells and charger - i have got very bad reviews - unless u buy rs 1500 original battery it just doesnt last long and is very irritating stuff Uniross original charges costs some 370rs with 4 800mAh batteries, and 4 2700mAh Uniross batteries cost some 500-600 rs. SO max investment of 1000rs more. My old cam was having Lithium Ion rechargable battery, which was great, till a day when I went to a trek and the battery finished! There was no way to charge the battery in a Jungle. Now with AA cells, I can always carry around spares, or buy 20 bucks new ones for emergency. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anshu_s09 18 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 u can go for quick charger which charges 4 AA or 4 AAA batteries at a tim in 30 mints it comes in 1200rs, and once 4 batteries charges u can easily have 500-600 snaps. spend money once and b tensn free. even can go for rechargable cell of sony or duracell they are having very good back ups Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
savramesh 37 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 only prob is the alkaline batteries500 for rechargable AA cells and charger - i have got very bad reviews - unless u buy rs 1500 original battery it just doesnt last long and is very irritating stuff i recently bought camelion charger and batteries, i am happy with their performance.. Camelion 1500 mAh Ni-MH AA - Rs.200 [2 batteries] Camelion Fast Charger BC1002B - Rs.580 [charges 2 or 4 AA or AAA Ni-MH or Ni-Cd batteries] visit camelion website for more products Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
savramesh 37 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 (edited) u can go for quick charger which charges 4 AA or 4 AAA batteries at a tim in 30 mints it comes in 1200rs i was advised by a professional photographer that for personal uses dont go for very fast charges as they dont have long life.. its used only by professional photographers for continous coverages.. medium fast or normal chargers is the best option for our normal uses. the charging time for my medium fast charger is Ni-MH AA - 2500 mAh - 9.2 hrs Ni-MH AA - 2000 mAh - 8.0 hrs Ni-MH AA - 1500 mAh - 6.0 hrs Ni-MH AAA - 600 mAh - 4.8 hrs Ni-Cd AA - 1000 mAh - 4.0 hrs Ni-Cd AA - 850 mAh - 3.4 hrs Ni-Cd AAA - 300 mAh - 2.4 hrs Note: while charging batteries in fast chargers, the batteries will get heated.. Edited May 28, 2009 by savramesh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
·abhishek· 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2009 hey i went to tata chroma, settled for a samung e55 8k and has all basic features with lithium batteries...am happy with it picture quality is sharp and serves purpose of entry level user Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prakashkadam 1 Report post Posted May 29, 2009 Go for Panasonic Lumix LZ 8, rated best by dpreview last year check test report at http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/Q408budgetgroup/ for comparison. Got some manual features also. Image quality is average and available around Rs. 6000 in Mumbai. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
