Good/cheap camera....

[Dave^]

is there such a thing?

by cheap i mean under £200 - and digital....

[docevi1]

Canon A70, mighty impressed by mine

www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=101578&f=109&h=0 might help you a bit, there is another thead somewhere IIRC as well.

>> Edited by docevi1 on Saturday 26th June 21:38

[simpo two]

My criteria would be: 3Mp+, good brand, 3x optical zoom. As well as the Canon there's a Fuji and the Olympus Mju300 (results from which you can see at www.blokewithacamera.co.uk).
Don't use just megapixels as your benchmark - the gubbins inside the camera is important too. I know I keep mentioning the Jessops catlogue but it's a very handy reference to start whittling down the list.

[Ex-Biker]

simpo two said:

. . . . . . . . I know I keep mentioning the Jessops catlogue but it's a very handy reference to start whittling down the list.

Then look on www.kelkoo.co.uk to see what you can really buy it for.

I found that my local Jessops would try and price match with these prices. I tried with one or 2 cameras and if not able to price match they can within £25. I would consider that well worth it, to have the backup 'on your doorstep'.

[DustyC]

There is a Panasonic just come out with 4.0 mega pixels, 3x optical zoom and under £200.

Panasonic are a quality brand IMO.

It was advertised in the London Metro this morning so is probably that price in the High Street.

[woody]

Just had a Minolta Dimage Z1 from www.7dayshop.com

3.2MP, 10x Optical & 6x Digital Zoom & 16mb SD card for £189 inc vat & del.

(although I now notice they've dropped it to £169 )

Chris