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10-18-2011, 06:20 PM
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Advice on buying a $150-200 camera
Hello,
I've gone through 10 pages of the top sticky thread, but I'm even more confused than ever.
So here's the thing: I'm looking to buy a $150-200 toss around multi-use camera for a friend's birthday. The friend is a semi-pro photographer but most times he's tired of lugging around his SLR. Unfortunately, I don't know anything about cameras so any advice about which one to get and where would be much appreciated.
Thanks again.
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Originally posted by Booboo*Fei
"stick car is funer then any auto but i will only take cl55amg, sl55amg, slk55amg, clk55amg, sl60amg if auto. why people drive auto becuz it is they can't drive the 6speed gear. auto is too slow of car means the seconds higher with the manual 1/4, 1/8
only fast auto is AMG ever. "
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10-18-2011, 06:28 PM
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OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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i don't think any $150 camera, point & shoot or otherwise, will come close to what a "semi-pro" would find usable.
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10-18-2011, 06:36 PM
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-"Derp did you bring me a camera for the night!"
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10-18-2011, 06:52 PM
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the closest you'll get to a good p+s is a used S90 on CL. Of course, I can't recommend buying a used camera for a gift.
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10-18-2011, 07:15 PM
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Your friend would probably want something like 3-400 range as your range doesn't get you much. Maybe you should get him something for his dslr instead.
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10-18-2011, 08:16 PM
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Thanks for the responses.
For $300-400 then what are my choices?
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Originally posted by Booboo*Fei
"stick car is funer then any auto but i will only take cl55amg, sl55amg, slk55amg, clk55amg, sl60amg if auto. why people drive auto becuz it is they can't drive the 6speed gear. auto is too slow of car means the seconds higher with the manual 1/4, 1/8
only fast auto is AMG ever. "
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10-18-2011, 08:55 PM
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Canon S95.
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10-19-2011, 10:05 AM
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I Will not Admit my Addiction to RS
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You're right, the S95 is a very good camera.
Should I buy it from Broadway Camera or Kerrisdale Camera?
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Originally posted by Booboo*Fei
"stick car is funer then any auto but i will only take cl55amg, sl55amg, slk55amg, clk55amg, sl60amg if auto. why people drive auto becuz it is they can't drive the 6speed gear. auto is too slow of car means the seconds higher with the manual 1/4, 1/8
only fast auto is AMG ever. "
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10-20-2011, 04:11 PM
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It may seem like peanuts to you, but you know what else is the size of a peanut? your anus. and when somebody wants to fuck u up your anus, I shall fight.
Unlike some who shall present and loudly proclaim "Have at it master!"
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10-20-2011, 04:25 PM
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if you have the time - you can order it from Amazon.com - send it to Pt Roberts.
It's $340, but you could potentially save a decent chunk of money if customs doesn't charge HST on it.
$359.99 + HST = $403.
Depends on if you're willing to drive down to the states to pick it up though.
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10-20-2011, 04:28 PM
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a lot of money for a friend's gift, wow!
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10-20-2011, 04:42 PM
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i know receiving a physical gift is always better but the s100 is almost (already?) out and i'd totally spend the extra $50+ and get that instead, assuming the digic5 and ND filter attracts you. maybe a gift card?
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