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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

09/09/2004 01:13:48 PM · #1

We're buying a point and shoot for my brother who has moved to Toronto to begin working with an organization called Urban Promise.

We're looking to spend about $300 Canadian ($220US) on the camera and after doing a quick review of what's available, I seem to think that the best bet would be a Kodak CX7430 because of the zoomable lens and the continuous movie mode. I think he'll also enjoy the [16]MB internal memory.

The Olympus D-580 doesn't look too bad either...

What do you guys think is the best value at that price point?

Edit: The Kodak has 16MB of internal memory, not 32MB.

Message edited by author 2004-09-09 13:34:27.

Kylie

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

09/09/2004 01:22:45 PM · #2

I am prejudice - I really think Kodak makes an excellent product. If it were me, I would look at their line and see what fits price-wise. Good luck and let us know what you decide!

colda

Nikon D800

09/09/2004 01:27:15 PM · #3

I love my Oly C310 (D540 in the US), would recommend anytime :)

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

09/09/2004 01:47:21 PM · #4

Once upon a bump.

LoudDog

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

09/09/2004 02:08:18 PM · #5

I'd say the Canon A75 (about $210) or A80 (about $250).

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

09/09/2004 02:58:09 PM · #6

Originally posted by louddog:

I'd say the Canon A75 (about $210) or A80 (about $250).

If you could help me find an A80 for $250 I'd buy it right now!

Canon EOS-20D

09/09/2004 03:13:40 PM · #7

Originally posted by thatcloudthere:

If you could help me find an A80 for $250 I'd buy it right now!

Yeah, from what I can find, $250 is the going rate for an A75 and $300 for the A80.

LoudDog

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

09/09/2004 03:29:25 PM · #8

//www.butterflyphoto.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=A75
A75 = $197

//www.epinions.com/pr-Canon_PowerShot_A80_Digital_Camera/display_~latest_prices/pp_~1/sort_~wtb_price/sort_dir_~asc/sec_~wtb#awtb
As low as $250

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

09/09/2004 03:47:13 PM · #9

The first listing jumps to 279 when it's clicked...also the store hasn't been verified...

I called the company that was offering them for $259 and they said it is not available and the company no longer stocks them...go figure.

Any of the others ($287 and up) will be much closer to $300 with shipping.

I figured an A80 for $250 was too good to be true because I would definately go for that one at that price...I have an A40 and I've been very happy with it so the A80 would've been perfect.

Anybody else have any thoughts on p&s cameras in the $200 - $240 price range?

Message edited by author 2004-09-09 15:48:05.

LoudDog

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

09/09/2004 03:55:28 PM · #10

I had been shopping for these cameras several weeks ago and the original proces I posted were from my recollection then. I beleive the A80 has been canceled which has made it go up in price.

As for Butterfly, I have bought from them and have nothing but nice things to say about them. I'm not sure what 279 you are referring to, it says:
Canon PowerShot A75

User-friendliness and convenience are high priorities with the PowerShot A75, yet the camera also boasts a 3.2 Megapixel CCD and a host of advanced features. The camera\'s 3.2 Megapixel CCD creates beautifully detailed

Our Price: $197.00
Availability: Yes