open17 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Yes, another camera thread! Looking for a new rangebag camera. What I want: Runs on AA (or AAA) batteries Good video with decent sound in a common format A LCD that's BIG and bright enough to see in bright sunlight. SD memory, able to take 8 gig cards Stuff that would be nice: Image stabilization Weather resistance What I don't need: High megapixels. 5 would probably be fine Mega zoom---all it does is make my wobbles more visible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adweisbe Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Canon Powershot A590? At $120 weather resistance is buying two. I wouldn't call the LCD big or particularly bright but it does the rest just fine. I have one and use it for matches and such and the video is quite good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
open17 Posted June 12, 2009 Author Share Posted June 12, 2009 Canon Powershot A590?At $120 weather resistance is buying two. I wouldn't call the LCD big or particularly bright but it does the rest just fine. I have one and use it for matches and such and the video is quite good. I like Canon's---my current camera is a Canon A430. Video is usable, the sound isn't great, and the LCD pretty much washes out in bright light. I'm getting tired of doing video of stages through the viewfinder! I'll add the A590 to my list of "cameras to look at". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD45 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 The July 2009 issue of Consumer Reports has a huge report on cameras. I read a while back that you can count on Canon to get it right the first time, especially with point and shoots. In the magazine's point and shoot compact catagory, Canon is number one, two and three. The A590IS made number three and is a steal for $110 dollars. I have the older A540 and I'm really happy with it's performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singlestack Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I picked up a A2000IS and I like it. Video is pretty good and the LCD is big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff686 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I loved my canon s500, had it for years. Easy to use and good pics and video. I'd buy canon again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
open17 Posted June 12, 2009 Author Share Posted June 12, 2009 Wow. Looks like Canon wins. Dug out Consumers Report, did a little on-line review surfing. The A590 looks sweet, but the A1000 IS for a few bucks more just might get my vote. The LCD brightness will probably decide which one. Time to go spend some money! I'll keep my old A430 for a work/truck camera. It's a little beat up but everything still works fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaster113 Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 (edited) Yep, Canon's are great. Love my A1000is. Great image quality, easy to use, runs on AA batteries, video is OK. The A590 is a great camera for the money and I wouldnt hesitate to buy one. Edited June 14, 2009 by SIG shooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
open17 Posted June 14, 2009 Author Share Posted June 14, 2009 Yep, Canon's are great. Love my A1000is. Great image quality, easy to use, runs on AA batteries, video is OK. The A590 is a great camera for the money and I wouldnt hesitate to buy one. Canon A1000IS---everyone locally out of stock. Got one coming from Staples, should be here Monday. Got them to price-match Wally Worlds "on sale " price of $129 Minus a $10 rewards card. Minus a $50 rebate from a monitor I bought on black Friday Net cost on new A1000IS, $69. I'll give it a good field test at Area 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaster113 Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 (edited) Yep, Canon's are great. Love my A1000is. Great image quality, easy to use, runs on AA batteries, video is OK. The A590 is a great camera for the money and I wouldnt hesitate to buy one. Canon A1000IS---everyone locally out of stock. Got one coming from Staples, should be here Monday. Got them to price-match Wally Worlds "on sale " price of $129 Minus a $10 rewards card. Minus a $50 rebate from a monitor I bought on black Friday Net cost on new A1000IS, $69. I'll give it a good field test at Area 1. $69 bucks?? Awesome deal! I paid $160 with free shipping from Crutchfield when they first came out... Edited June 14, 2009 by SIG shooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boats Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 (edited) If you want to think out of the box Goggle Go Pro Hero Boats Edited June 14, 2009 by Boats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Canon SX10. Not in the same price range but it is a great camera. Love mine. Great pics and video too..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section30 Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Consider investigating the Canon models that have the rotating viewfinder. I have found this feature to be VERY handy for composition of stills and video purposes. C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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