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Basic PnS digicam under 6K

9 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/basic-pns-digicam-under-6k.167833/

anirbandd
anirbandd Original post #1
Dec 20, 2012 at 6:36 PM
Hi all,

A friend of mine is going to buy a PnS. He is a casual user, with no experience in cameras and shooting techniques. I am not updated on PnS cams, so I need help from you guys. :)

Budget: 6K
Brand: Reputed, but none specified. But cam should have Auto, Program, Aperture Priority and Shutter Priority for shooting flexibility, good ISO range, and 5-10X zoom. Better battery backup would obviously be good.
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astrokidvaibhav #2
Dec 20, 2012 at 6:39 PM
Anything from Nikon or Canon should be good..
anirbandd
anirbandd #3
Dec 20, 2012 at 7:08 PM
i am not expecting such vague answers. :|
marvelousprashant
marvelousprashant #4
Dec 20, 2012 at 7:17 PM
You can't get PASM in this range. Increase your budget and get SX150 IS

Otherwise Canon A2300 is good. I would not recommend Nikon. Menu is very confusing
anirbandd
anirbandd #5
Dec 20, 2012 at 7:30 PM
i know. he doesnt need Manual mode. PAS modes will do. any more suggestions??
nac
nac #6
Dec 20, 2012 at 7:39 PM
No ASM mode in this budget. You can buy Canon and use CHDK...

A810
A2400

or from Panasonic
FH2/FH4/FH5/FH6
S1/S2/S3/S5
anirbandd
anirbandd #7
Dec 20, 2012 at 7:45 PM
Not even Program modes??

and CHDK is out of question. user is NOT tech savvy.

and user is not me :p ;)
nac
nac #9
Dec 20, 2012 at 9:17 PM
Anirban,
All of 'em does have program mode.