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    Hi i dont have a camera and dont take many photos.

    When i want to put a photo on this forum i spend 1/2 an hour hunting through first one daughters room (21yo) with no result so then the other daughters room (18yo) then ring them to find they have their cameras with them. So i wait until they get home, then the battery is flat, then they take off again before they download them onto the computer for me.

    So i need a camera - i could also take it to work in in the truck with me, use it for photos for the forum - not really a happy snapper but maybe i might if i had one.

    I was thinking of this

    Canon PowerShot SD790 / IXUS 90 Digital Camera on ebay for $255

    the 21 yo has a earlier model and it seems to do the job.
    I have a leaning towards Canon
    It needs to be able to carry in my pocket or on the motorbike hence the flat style.

    HELP please all you guru's out there. I was thinking of under $500

    Thanks in advance

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    For what you have described just about any camera on the market will do. These days most cameras will satisify the "happy snapper".
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    Check out Harvey Norman....On the weekend they had a canon for $99... I cant remember what model it was. But as bob says most digital compacts are suitable for someone who just wants to take a few happy snaps

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    Get a mobil phone with a 2 meg or more camera
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    I've got the Samsung S500 of which I've had for a few years now and it's been a good reliable performer and takes good shots as well.

    Dick Smith sell them, the S500 is no longer available but now come in S630,750 and 860 and start at $84 through to $128, at that price, I've been thinking of grabbing another one for a spare.



    And they also take AA batteries, so you don't have to wait to charge the unit, just bung another 2 batteries in and you're ready to go
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    The Ixus 90 is a beaut camera. Reasonably rugged and takes a very good picture. Like a lot of those small cameras with physically small lenses, 10Mp is a bit of a waste of $ since it can't really make use of all those Mp and all those large images do is clutter up and slow down your HD on your PC. Most people don't realize that it's like buying a Hyundai with a V8. I test cameras in my day job and above about 6 Mp is just a waste of money on most of those small cameras. The 3 times zoom on the Ixus is limited and don't bank too much on digital zooming.

    If you carry a camera on a motor bike for an extended period I would definitely suggest carrying in on you as the vibes can play havoc on optical gear. A few years ago the lenses inside one of my SLR zooms came loose and the first thing the techo who looked at it said was - "this lense has been on a motor bike or in a plane" - and sure enough it had been on my brother's motor bike all around Oz. Cheap happy snapper cameras will not like being vibed on a motor bike so the Ixus will be at a distinct advantage there.

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    Calm,

    I have a Canon A95 5MP. Only reason I got that one was because it takes AA batteries. It's great. Just upgraded the mobile to a Nokia that has a 5MP camera. Have to carry the phone so it's a no brainer...get a mobile with a camera.

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    Just been down the street so went to "the good guys" and they had the IXUS90 for $300 but it has no card in it. another $15 for a 1 or $20 for a 2 card.

    Cheaper brands there as well - salesman reckons the Canon is as good as any others. - can probably tell he has a greenhorn in front of him.

    As far as the motorbike goes it would be in my coat pocket, yeah i know if i fall off it will hit the ground - so what if i fall off the camers is the last thing that i'm worried about, unless i want a photo of the bike/car/tree/truck/caravan/pedestria/what ever i hit.

    Bobl what do you recommend - PM me if you would rather not make your opinion public.

    Thanks so far

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    Forget ebay; forget HN; I would suggest you go to a proper photo/camera shop; like camera house; and get real advice while you get a feel for the camera. Most cameras today are pretty good and I would insist that it has view finder.

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    Hi David
    I have had a couple of digital cameras.The current one is a canon A720. 8mega pixels

    6 x zoom.
    Takes 2 AA batteries I use the new ones that hold at least 80% charge for 12 months.
    The canon will take around 500 shots on one charge,using zoom or anything else I want to do with it.Very hard to get a blurry photo even when I try.It has been great.Good for closeups and distance.The only thing is I would get one with 8 or 10 x zoom next for long distance shots.
    The mega pixel thing.Well if you take a long distance shot you can get on the computer and crop it and still have a great shot.If you dont want to have high m p shots you set camera to dumb down a bit. Memory cards are cheap,and most only come with a small one ,so buy one.
    have a look at started my car in the toy section.All photos are taken with the canon
    Not sure if the A720 is still available
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    I have several cameras, I would gladly give you one. They have
    little or no value. But they work fine and are even in the original
    box with all the papers.

    I checked UPS and it would cost over $100 USD plus customs to
    get it to you. And they most likely would break it getting it there.

    I use a Fuji S1000FD, not really a pocket camera, but Fuji makes
    some lesser cost pocket type that are very good for the money.

    I made my living with a camera for many years, Pentax K000,
    boat anchor, but tough as nails. The fuji does more better than
    the old K with half a dozen lens, 40+lbs of gear,

    Check the Fuji before you buy.

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    Thanks for all the advice - i just need to have an hour off to go buy something.

    All these other cameras mentions - How many will fit in my top pocket with the mobile phone - i know the IXUS90 from Canon will.



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    This is my one sitting in my palm, not the best shot as it's taken with my phone camera

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    Canon A720 is frontal is about same as Tj's and is just under 40 mm thick max
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    David,
    One of my favourite sites is dpreview
    You can check out dozens of different cameras,
    their specifications, and most importantly what
    customers think of them.
    It also shows you the release date of each model,
    past and present, so if you were buying a second
    hand camera you can tell how old it is.
    Don't be too hasty - happy to talk with you at
    Robbos' this weekend if you are still considering.

    Allan
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