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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ3
C
HQ Grade: C
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
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stella leone (lms1130) 0 pts
November 26, 2006 9:19 PM
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I'm looking to buy a camera for $2-300. What's the best bang for my buck?

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Ben Keough (DeadWolfBones) 10631 pts
November 26, 2006 10:57 PM
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Hi Stella,

There are lots of different kinds of cameras that fit into your price range. I can help you narrow them down, but first I need you to answer a few questions.

1. How will you be using the camera? Are you mainly a point-and-shoot photographer, or do you enjoy messing with manual settings and taking photos for their own sake?

2. Does size matter to you? Do you need a camera that can fit easily into your pocket or are you okay with carrying it in a bag?

3. Are there any features you really want? High megapixels? Long zoom? Image stabilization? Any of these will help me narrow it down.

Thanks!
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Andrew Skinner (blackdoorphotos) 18535 pts
November 27, 2006 2:52 PM
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Stella,

This camera is a great choice. You might try using the DCHQ Digital Camera Gift Guide. You can pick cameras based on lifestyle, skill level, and price range. The cameras in your price range are also a good place to start. You should really ask what you want to use the camera for before you buy one as well. Will this be for parties and social functions, do you want to take landscape shots, or something completely different? These are all things to take into consideration. Good luck and happy shooting.

Andrew
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stella leone (lms1130) 0 pts
November 27, 2006 3:57 PM
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I do like to take pictures and would like to have different settings such as black and white. I definitely don't want something too bulky, easy to carry. I honestly don't a lot about megapixels or any of that. Is more better? I also want something that zooms well and just takes an overall good quality picture. I also want a camera that's easy to work with and figure out. Thanks!
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Ben Keough (DeadWolfBones) 10631 pts
November 27, 2006 5:57 PM
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Stella,

As Andrew said, the LZ3 is a great choice. If you want to spend a little more, the Canon A630 and A640 are also very good cameras, as is the A710 IS, which features a stabilized 6x zoom.

The A640 is at the higher end of your price range, but it's got almost a perfect 5-star rating here on DCHQ and I always feel comfortable recommending Canon's A-Series. They're simple to use but extremely powerful, and feature tons of manual options for someone who wants to get a little more serious about their art.

None of these are small enough to fit completely comfortably in your pocket, but they're a bit smaller than the size of your (my) open palm and would definitely fit into a jacket pocket or a purse without much trouble.

Hope this helps. Good luck!
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Lisa (lisasturm) 75 pts
May 10, 2007 3:50 AM
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I LOVE my Canon A630 - so does my mom. We got ours for $213 from pcrush.com in March. They are now priced at about $190. DO NOT BUY REFURB - it's not worth the risk at this low price for new!

For price, features, modes, user controls, range, macro, accessories, quality, etc, - look no further.

As for megapixels, my friend who is a pro photographer for over 26 years (used to shoot for National Geographic) said, and this is a quote, "Unless you are shooting for a magazine and the picture is going to be on a 30 foot by 50 foot billboard, there is no reason to get more than 8 MP's". Of course he has a 10 MP 20D, but that's how he eats!

So, as far as I am concerned, this is the last camera I will ever own. I also got a 5 year warranty from Repair Tech for about $45. So, at least until the year 2012, I will have a kick-ass camera. (In fact, a few of my pictures have already been approved for sale on a stock photo site).
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