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Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

08/29/2006 07:10:05 AM · #1

All of a sudden my camera won't start. I've tried everything but no result. I have to send it back to Germany for repair and I thought to move on a bit. Since I don't have the money for a DSLR, I would like to ask your opinion about a good P&S. I was thinking about the FujiFilm FinePix S5600(5200 in the US). I have about 350$ to spend so please help me out.

Thanks!

Message edited by author 2006-08-29 07:10:52.

PurpleFire

Canon EOS-7D

08/29/2006 07:18:29 AM · #2

You say you don't have the $$$ for a DSLR? I thought the same, but the Nikon D50 is affordable and AWSOME, and now the D80 is out expect the D50 and D70s prices to fall.

Good luck and happy shopping!

twm122

Olympus E-3

Olympus 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 ED Zuiko Digital

08/29/2006 07:20:48 AM · #3

You may be able to get a dslr on ebay for that amount. Just watch closely and check the feedback on the seller. I know that some have gotten Olympus E-300 for around $300.00 or so on ebay by watching the auctions and waiting out their time. It just depends on what you are looking for in a DSLR.

mist

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

08/29/2006 07:32:04 AM · #4

Also the 350D should plummet in price now that the 400 is coming.

suemack

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

08/29/2006 07:41:03 AM · #5

:( Sorry bout your camera Giorgio. Send a PM to Crayon, ask him what he thinks of that camera as he uses one........have a look through his wonderful portfolio.

Message edited by author 2006-08-29 07:41:34.

Gnarf

Fisher Price Kid-Tough Digital

08/29/2006 07:50:59 AM · #6

You could probarly get an used Canon 10D for that price. Its still a good camera. But then you would have to buy a lens to... Dont know whats the best thing to buy,.

violinist123

Canon EOS-6D

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

08/29/2006 07:55:18 AM · #7

I have the Fuji, it is a fine camera. Second Fuji P&S I've owned.

mecfcosta

Canon EOS-30D

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro for Canon

08/29/2006 07:59:27 AM · #8

I've always loved my Sony V1, and never understoond why it went down in price so fast. Anyway, you can get one on ebay (most are new) for less than U$150. It has a lot of "manual" controls, that's why I bought it, and the quality is excellent.

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Nikon

08/29/2006 08:25:03 AM · #9

In order to afford a DSLR I need double the money I have and I can't wait to have that kind of money because I need a camera now. So a P&S is my best option so far.

Apple iPhone

08/29/2006 08:43:06 AM · #10

i'd go for the Fuji, Giorgio. You wont regret it

Rgarcia

Olympus OM-D E-M1

Olympus 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II M.Zuiko ED

08/29/2006 09:03:04 AM · #11

Go for the Fuji!!!

Rebecca

Nikon D80

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5- 5.6G ED DX

08/29/2006 09:11:13 AM · #12

You can get a Nikon Coolpix 5400 AND a lens kit for it for about that. My portfolio is evidence of what it can do.

Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 Zuiko Digital Zoom

08/29/2006 11:30:18 AM · #13

bump for the day crowd.

MrXpress

Olympus E-1

08/29/2006 11:42:59 AM · #14

I tend to prefer the Panasonic FZ-series cameras over the Fuji superzooms, for the optical stabilization if nothing else. You could probably find an FZ5 or FZ7, maybe even an FZ20, for that price.

08/30/2006 11:56:57 AM · #15

I have another question :)

A few days ago my sister arrived in the US and she's currently staying in Northwood, OH. Is there somebody from that area who knows a good camera store, since the prices in the US are lower than here in Europe. I thought it would be a better deal for me to buy the camera from there.

Thanks again!

Fisher Price Kid-Tough Digital

08/30/2006 12:42:44 PM · #16

BUMP

Bugzeye

08/30/2006 12:43:58 PM · #17

i would not count on the D50 to be going down much further in price unless it gets discontinued. Nikon just recently lowered the price of the D50 so it might be awhile before it goes down more. However the D70 could take a nice price drop.

Bugzeye

Fisher Price Kid-Tough Digital

08/30/2006 12:45:35 PM · #18

tell her to look for a Best Buy or Circuit City.

Originally posted by Giorgio:

Beetle

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

08/30/2006 01:02:29 PM · #19

Giorgo, all the big stores have websites with a store finder function. Just put in the zip code and it will show you the nearest stores.

Try Best Buy, Circuit City, Fry's, perhaps even Walmart. The camera stores like ritz are more expensive.

Don't forget that google is your friend - you can do so much research on the web before you have to start hitting actual stores.

08/30/2006 02:42:29 PM · #20

Thank you all!