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Hi all,

I seem to have been looking for ages but I get so bogged down in
technical specs. that I don't really understand. I would buy either
new or used.

Here are my requirements, in order of importance.

- good image quality and resolution (nice lens/processor & 5mp +)
- optical zoom (3x +)
- good macro ability
- portability (prefer compact, but would consider SLR)
- manual exposure controls
- video capture (must do more than 30 seconds)
- good battery life
- easy user interface
- 'rapid fire' mode

the following would be desirable but not necessary

- 'advanced' manual settings
- timer
- ability to attach lenses

So if anyone can tell me of a camera that does all that, in my price
range, I'd be really grateful. As I said, I'd be happy to buy a used
camera, also if there is a camera that's a little more expensive but
much better value then I'd consider that too (but I'd prefer to stick
to my price range if possible).

Thanks in advance!

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I strongly recommend you go for shopping to the mall or whatever, I don't
know what you get in Britain for 250 quid.IMHO you shouldn't buy something
used, it's disgusting to use something someone else has used before, the
grit of his fingers etc.Better get a cheaper new camera.Last but not
least:if someone is selling an used camera, there is some reason (maybe a
tiny glitch?)because otherwise he would be keeping it until it died.

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> Hi all,
>
> I seem to have been looking for ages but I get so bogged down in
> technical specs. that I don't really understand. I would buy either
> new or used.
>
> Here are my requirements, in order of importance.
>
> - good image quality and resolution (nice lens/processor & 5mp +)
> - optical zoom (3x +)
> - good macro ability
> - portability (prefer compact, but would consider SLR)
> - manual exposure controls
> - video capture (must do more than 30 seconds)
> - good battery life
> - easy user interface
> - 'rapid fire' mode
>
> the following would be desirable but not necessary
>
> - 'advanced' manual settings
> - timer
> - ability to attach lenses
>
> So if anyone can tell me of a camera that does all that, in my price
> range, I'd be really grateful. As I said, I'd be happy to buy a used
> camera, also if there is a camera that's a little more expensive but
> much better value then I'd consider that too (but I'd prefer to stick
> to my price range if possible).
>
> Thanks in advance!

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catdreams@hotmail.com (Alex) wrote:

>Hi all,
>
>I seem to have been looking for ages but I get so bogged down in
>technical specs. that I don't really understand. I would buy either
>new or used.
>


Might be out of your price range at the moment but have you looked at
the Sony V3? It will evenually be superceeded by something else and
the price on clearance will be in your budget.

Wes
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