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 Canon PowerShot S1 IS
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Is your mouth watering over the latest digital cameras…but your pocketbook
won't cooperate? No problem. These days, you can get exceptional quality in
a digital camera for under $400, including features such as 5-megapixel
resolution, 10X zoom, high-quality video capture, and sleek, stylish
portability. Let me make sure that you're getting a great camera for a
bargain price!
If your budget only allows for cameras under $400, perhaps the best value
you'll find is the Canon PowerShot S1 IS
for as low
as . It sports features you'd expect only in a much more expensive camera:
3.2 megapixel resolution, 10X optical zoom, and the ability to capture video
at 32 frames per second as well as still pictures. It has a 1.5-inch LCD
screen, and comes with 32 MB of memory. Says one PriceGrabber customer, "I
was amazed at the clear 10x zoom shots… Also very impressive is the near DVD
quality video."
If you want even more resolution, go for the Olympus Ultra Zoom C-765
for as low
as . It features 4 megapixel resolution, and 10X optical zoom and 4X digital
zoom, for an effective zoom of 40X. If you just want to point and shoot, use
Auto mode, but if you want more control, you can choose Program AE mode, and
change setting for metering and ISO. It has a 1.8-inch LCD screen, and comes
with 16 MB of memory. It's only gotten five-star reviews from PriceGrabber
customers. Says one, "This camera is fantastic! For the money, it is a high
quality camera, with extensive features that work."
Any one looking for the right combination of picture quality and small size
should head for the Canon PowerShot S500
for as low
as . Amazingly enough for this price, it offers 5 megapixel resolution. It
comes with 3X optical zoom and 4X digital zoom for a combined 12X total
zoom. It also captures video at 10 frames per second, and comes with 32MB of
memory. Despite all that, it weighs in at only 6.5 ounces.
If you'd prefer to get even smaller, in that price range, instead go for the
Casio EXILIM EX-Z40
for as low
as . It's super-slim and weighs only 4.3 ounces, yet has a 4 megapixel
resolution. Despite its small size, it manages to have a 2 inch LCD screen,
as well as 3X optical zoom. It has lots of nice extras as well, such as
being able to record audio and listen to it using a built-in speaker. It
comes with 9.7 MB of memory. Says one PriceGrabber customer, "So far, best
small camera ever."
Finally, if you're looking for a camera with a difference, try the Konica
Minolta DiMAGE Z2
for as low
as . Its unique design allows it to pack a wide angle converter lens and 10X
optical zoom into a compact, SLR camera. Combined with a 4X digital zoom, it
means an effective 40X zoom. It has 4 megapixel resolution and can capture
movies at 30 frames per second. It's not a light camera at 10.8 ounces, so
if you're looking for ultra-portability, this isn't the one to buy.
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