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A good travel camera Hi- I am about to take a vacation to New Zealand and I don't have a camera. I've always used cheap cameras since I never had any money. I would like to buy a good camera that will last me a long time and travels well. I'm trying to keep the cost under $300. Any suggestion or recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,
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Roland Towey |
Hi, Phil.if I where in your position I would narrow my options to an Automatic focus (A.F.)camera.The reason I say this is it seems you have limited experience of cameras.Most of today`s a.f. cameras have manual override ,so you can sharpen your skill on auto,& hone your skills on manual.Best of both worlds.I cannot tell you exactly which camera to purchase but a look at photo.magazines can give you an idea.They often have comperative test of new and older cameras.I would suggest you look at the popular makes Nikon & Canon for example. Also have a look at e-bay auctions on your computer.Just enter e-bay & go. I purchase all my photographic equipment this way,and save loads.It would seem most photographers look after there equipment,so disciption of condition is honest.Mint means as new.EXC++ is very slight use. EXC+ sighs of light use.etc. etc... Hope my suggestions are helpful.
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Tony Peckman |
Couldn't agree with Roland more about Ebay. Some inexpensive cameras to consider would be Minolta QTsi, HTsi, STsi and the Pentax ZX-30, ZX-10, ZX-50. THe 10 and 50 are no longer made, so you should find very good deals on used or "lingering stock" one's. While shopping for a friend, I saw a Pentax ZX-50 for $179 from a camera store (who apparently sells them often). I ended up getting her one from the Pentax corp. store here in Denver, CO., but the Ebay one is a GREAT deal. My suggestion is to check out the ZX-50 or ZX-10.
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