i hope this is welcome in the dark room.

well my mom is talking about getting me a camera for Christmas. i pretty much just want to take pictures of cars. i'd like to take some pretty good pictures, and a small digital camera is preferred. price cap is going to be pretty close to $200. what do you all recommend. a discontinued camera is fine. it's likely to come from ebay.

so what are your recommendations? i know there are plenty of good photographers here!

 

i have an s200, i like it, but its a little outdated by now... nismo should be able to help you hes a pretty good photog

 

yeah i was expecting him to have something to add here.

so how is the s200?

forgot to add that i'd like to see some examples if possible. i mean, pictures taken with the recommended cameras

 

Are you looking for a point-n-shoot camera (I assume so with the small camera comment)? I bought a DSLR (I know, new they are more than your $200 limit and size) and I love it.



-At a RallyCross-



-My friend's car (ISO decently set at 400)

I love how you can control all the aspects of the picture and work with nearly any elements to get the shot you want.

You might be able to find a used one for pretty cheap - it would be worth it! But then again, these aren't ones you can just put in your pocket either...

EDIT: This is a Canon Rebel XTi (10.1 MP)

 

thanks! that one looks nice. i was thinking point and shoot type, but if i need one that's a little manual to get a good shot, i might go with one of those if i can find one for a good price.

 

haha i looked it up and found a picture and realized that i think that's the one my mom has. no, i won't be looking for one that nice.

 

D40 ftmfw

 

that one looks pretty good.

 

too expensive. not looking to be a pro here. just some decent looking pictures

 

how about the fuji finepix s1000 10mp? looks pretty good for a good price.

 

i have a fujifilm s2000 HD 10mp....i love this camera its small and very powerful. my dad has a s1000 and it was great it wasnt 10mp though. i wanted to one up him.

 

fuji is crap. sorry to any owners (mat) but if you want just a normal day to day camera go with a cannon if you don't mind spending a little if your really on budget get an olympus. otherwise don't wast your time and money.

 

word. checking out olympus

 

Two camera threads!

I dunno much about cameras under ~$800... Tho I am impressed w/ the cheap point & shoot specs these days. Intraweb reviews will help.

 

D40 quit being a cheap ***

 

on the s200

heres the good

heres the bad...


for a cheap camera its good but can be aggravating at times

 

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL.... i'll agree that last one looks like **** i puked everywhere.... cause your ugly face is in it and even your camera realizes it, trie to saturate your *** out with a nice big hot spot

 

too bad you cant saturate the dandruff off that jacket of yours

head and shoulders FTW!!!

 

haha made me look

 

dandruff? WTF is your issue? that is sooo weak. lol, first off cause the 2 TINY specks of white on my shirt ARENT even on my shoulders. second, is cause i already use head and shoulders daily because its a great acne control believe it or not. so you FAIL!