Help! Lookin for a compact camera asap?

currysauce · 28th December 2007

hmm, i was reading the reviews on the f50 and the f40 and still cant decide. Any other brands of compact cameras tat is better and valued for money compared to f50 or f40? its for my gf and i think she more towards using auto function to take pictures. i'm also looking around for f31 but i'm resigned to the fact that it is 'rare' nowadays.

def.p0et · 28th December 2007

aha.. i just bought a pns camera for my fiancee's birthday.. i think what a gal should be looking for is a compact, slim & Stylish camera. Put aside the MP size(since it really doesnt matter unless ur gonna blow up the picture) and the complexity of functions; the best camera for a lady would be the samsung NV3. To me that is. Since its silky black with a very nice feel/touch. Or u can try going for Nikon Coolpix s200. Slim and elegant.

I was split between both. But since Samsung NV3 came in black, i bought it for her as a present. It costs me $350 with 2GB Kingston card plus a very cute tripod & a screen protector.

Sim Lim Square bro.. =) hope this helps for ur decision making.

currysauce · 28th December 2007

lol thx for the reply, anyway, i tink i'm biased to quality of the image. my gf was actually aiming for sony t-70? how does it compare with Nikon Coolpix s200 or samsung NV3?

def.p0et · 28th December 2007

hmm.. first of all, is she ones who is particular about MP size? Cuz it only matters for blow up pics. A camera with 5MP or more is enough for a very good image print on a 4R.

In terms of picture quality, cuz i had to view it on the computer instead of the LCD screen, i would say the Samsung NV3. However, the difference is very minimal. And it so happened that i tried out the t-70 for the fun of it. Lol. Furthermore, i don really fancy Sony.

Anyway, its just my opinion. If im you, i would go for the Samsung NV3. Do u you know that it can even play mp3? lol.. she'll love it.

I reinterate the point on image quality, the best amongst the three is Samsung. Then again, its just my perception.

=) Did i also mention its user friendly? Fool/Idiot Proof.

currysauce · 28th December 2007

haha, guess she love sony t-70 for the design, she in love with it!

for the image quality, tats for f50 and f40.

maybe when we are buying tat time, i get her to try diff cameras so she can decide for herself.

def.p0et · 28th December 2007

haha.. that i think she's into the design of the camera. well good luck then! Go get it fast.. new year discounts.. lol

Xing · 29th December 2007

why not try the Z10fd or Z100fd. Tried both, find that pix taken in the high ISO settings are acceptable

djlemon · 17th January 2008

Am interested in buying the one of the Z series. Looks quite style. Read that the Z100 retails for what $499?

photobum · 17th January 2008

I am a Fuji user, however for a casual user like your friend, I suggest a Canon Ixus 860 IS instead. My reasons are simple. It is not just the features, functions and image quality of a camera that you ought to consider, but its aftersales service as well. So far, Canon offers one of the best services among most camera brands.

You can read my other reasons here.

a.c.e · 17th January 2008

COMPACT CAM AH???
i think i will chose fugi f50 or sony T200 T70 or the new T2.
thinks nikon want also good.

28th December 2007	#1
currysauce New Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3	Help! Lookin for a compact camera asap? hmm, i was reading the reviews on the f50 and the f40 and still cant decide. Any other brands of compact cameras tat is better and valued for money compared to f50 or f40? its for my gf and i think she more towards using auto function to take pictures. i'm also looking around for f31 but i'm resigned to the fact that it is 'rare' nowadays.

28th December 2007	#2
def.p0et Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 66	Re: Help! Lookin for a compact camera asap? aha.. i just bought a pns camera for my fiancee's birthday.. i think what a gal should be looking for is a compact, slim & Stylish camera. Put aside the MP size(since it really doesnt matter unless ur gonna blow up the picture) and the complexity of functions; the best camera for a lady would be the samsung NV3. To me that is. Since its silky black with a very nice feel/touch. Or u can try going for Nikon Coolpix s200. Slim and elegant. I was split between both. But since Samsung NV3 came in black, i bought it for her as a present. It costs me $350 with 2GB Kingston card plus a very cute tripod & a screen protector. Sim Lim Square bro.. =) hope this helps for ur decision making. __________________ With A D40 cum Kit Lens

28th December 2007	#3
currysauce New Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3	Re: Help! Lookin for a compact camera asap? lol thx for the reply, anyway, i tink i'm biased to quality of the image. my gf was actually aiming for sony t-70? how does it compare with Nikon Coolpix s200 or samsung NV3?

28th December 2007	#4
def.p0et Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 66	Re: Help! Lookin for a compact camera asap? hmm.. first of all, is she ones who is particular about MP size? Cuz it only matters for blow up pics. A camera with 5MP or more is enough for a very good image print on a 4R. In terms of picture quality, cuz i had to view it on the computer instead of the LCD screen, i would say the Samsung NV3. However, the difference is very minimal. And it so happened that i tried out the t-70 for the fun of it. Lol. Furthermore, i don really fancy Sony. Anyway, its just my opinion. If im you, i would go for the Samsung NV3. Do u you know that it can even play mp3? lol.. she'll love it. I reinterate the point on image quality, the best amongst the three is Samsung. Then again, its just my perception. =) Did i also mention its user friendly? Fool/Idiot Proof. __________________ With A D40 cum Kit Lens

28th December 2007	#5
currysauce New Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3	Re: Help! Lookin for a compact camera asap? haha, guess she love sony t-70 for the design, she in love with it! for the image quality, tats for f50 and f40. maybe when we are buying tat time, i get her to try diff cameras so she can decide for herself.

29th December 2007	#7
Xing Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Lower Seletar Reservoir Posts: 1,021	Re: Help! Lookin for a compact camera asap? why not try the Z10fd or Z100fd. Tried both, find that pix taken in the high ISO settings are acceptable

17th January 2008	#8
djlemon Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 145	Re: Help! Lookin for a compact camera asap? Am interested in buying the one of the Z series. Looks quite style. Read that the Z100 retails for what $499?

17th January 2008	#9
photobum Deregistered Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,080	Re: Help! Lookin for a compact camera asap? I am a Fuji user, however for a casual user like your friend, I suggest a Canon Ixus 860 IS instead. My reasons are simple. It is not just the features, functions and image quality of a camera that you ought to consider, but its aftersales service as well. So far, Canon offers one of the best services among most camera brands. You can read my other reasons here. Last edited by photobum; 17th January 2008 at 06:23 PM.

17th January 2008	#10
a.c.e Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 241	Re: Help! Lookin for a compact camera asap? COMPACT CAM AH??? i think i will chose fugi f50 or sony T200 T70 or the new T2. thinks nikon want also good. __________________ i want to take great photos!!!