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Buying Digital camera - Budget Rs.15K~20K

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Cool G5
Cool G5 Original post #1
Aug 1, 2008 at 10:50 PM
I am planning to get a Digital camera to fulfill my passion.
My budget is around Rs.15K~20K.

It should have a good optical zoom, decent video recording capability, comfortable grip.Also include memory card in this price. I want a 4 GB one preferably. If it doesn't come in my budget then 2 GB as a last resort.

I don't mind if it's bulky. I am looking for sheer performance, I don't want chic looking camera or those pink coloured ones which girls love.

This camera will be used intensively for nature photography, festival photography, macros & normal shots of friends and parties.
gopz
gopz #2
Aug 2, 2008 at 7:30 AM
Make a choice between

1. Olympus SP570UZ (Rs. 19k)
2. Panasonic FZ18 (Rs.18k)
3. Nikon P80 (Rs.21k)
4. Canon S5 IS (Rs.18k)
5. Fujifilm S8100fd (Rs.15k)

The above are Bangalore prices with bill & warranty & 2GB memory card.
uppalpankaj
Aug 2, 2008 at 9:41 AM
Go for DSC-W120 (sony)...Its nice and slim with 7.2 MP cam and retails at 11,999...Its results r really excellent...
Or U can go 4 Canon Poweshot A540
krazzy
krazzy #4
Aug 2, 2008 at 10:18 AM
I have W120. :) It's very small and slim and packs in good features. You can check out it's quality by the high resolution pics that I provided of the Digit Meet.

P.S.- I'm no pro at photography. I'm sure the camera is capable of much better shots than what I took.
Cool G5
Cool G5 #5
Aug 2, 2008 at 8:54 PM
I am finalising Canon S5 IS. Should I go forward?

@Krazzy - Nice Pics.
ITTechPerson
Aug 2, 2008 at 9:33 PM
Boss just have a look at Canon SX 100 IS - 8mp/10x zoom/2gb card free - in just 14k approx. go to canon.co.in
this digi cam is awsom, also u can see the 720 IS - I am using this one, and it's terrific.
Cool G5
Cool G5 #7
Aug 2, 2008 at 9:38 PM
First I was going for A720 IS.
Then ditched it for SX 100 IS.

But now confused between SX 100 IS and S5 IS.
gopz
gopz #8
Aug 2, 2008 at 10:30 PM
First I was going for A720 IS.
Then ditched it for SX 100 IS.

But now confused between SX 100 IS and S5 IS.

Unless you want a Canon branded camera, you should look at the Nikon P80 and Lumix FZ18, they beat the Canon.
ITTechPerson
Aug 11, 2008 at 6:27 PM
First I was going for A720 IS.
Then ditched it for SX 100 IS.

But now confused between SX 100 IS and S5 IS.

If Budget is no bar then u should go for S5... its 12X zoom boss...
Cool G5
Cool G5 #10
Aug 11, 2008 at 9:56 PM
I selected the Canon SX 100 IS.
I was looking for S5, but then budget. :(