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15 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/camera-under-5k.147363/

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bharat_14101991 Original post #1
Oct 9, 2011 at 9:53 AM
my friend wants to buy a camera for normal use (better say TO UPLOAD ON FACEBOOK :D). his budget is upto 5k (not more than that). please suggest me some models to help him with the purchase :)
Anish
Anish #2
Oct 9, 2011 at 12:31 PM
You must have browsed for the topic before posting.. There are many requests similar to your thread

My suggestions:

Nikon coolpix L23
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bharat_14101991 #3
Oct 9, 2011 at 2:05 PM
firstly sorry that i made as post, i cudnt find any post with strict budget of 5k.

what about this one?Olympus FE-47 Digital Camera | eBay
sujoyp
sujoyp #4
Oct 9, 2011 at 3:17 PM
My advice may be uncommon but I selected Panasonic DMC-F3 and Olympus VG110

Reason is that Sony, Nikon and canon require AA pencil cells in there cams which is not a good idea...

Olympus VG-110 | PhotographyBLOG

Panasonic Lumix DMC-F3 | PhotographyBLOG
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bharat_14101991 #5
Oct 9, 2011 at 3:51 PM
if battery is not an issue (i can manage with AA), what would you suggest?

and what about the ebay link i gave? the olympus FE-47

also i found out that Nikon coolpix L23 suggested by Anish will suffice my friend's needs...
sujoyp
sujoyp #6
Oct 9, 2011 at 4:00 PM
yaah definitely L23 is a good cam...if its OK with AA pencil cells then its fine
bubusam13
bubusam13 #7
Oct 9, 2011 at 7:48 PM
Nikon use AA Ni-MH rechargeable battery. I am using it. And I should say it is very much convenient. Sometimes when you run out of charge, you can at least use normal AA size batteries and click some photos.

Once during a jungle trip this happened to me. I managed to find few Eveready AA batteries at a pan-shop in a village and clicked some photos. And when you are back home, you can recharge your Ni-MH batteries.
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bharat_14101991 #8
Oct 10, 2011 at 12:39 AM
thanx alot for the help guyz.. one last thing, which rechargable battery is best for use? (company, battery type, power)
MetalheadGautham
MetalheadGautham #9
Oct 10, 2011 at 1:11 AM
Most cameras will have offer where they provide free rechargeable batteries and charger. Look out for those.
bubusam13
bubusam13 #10
Oct 10, 2011 at 2:04 AM
I got free rechargeable batteries and 4GB card and pouch with Nikon. I also got a watch free which is this New Year offer.

Battery Brand :UNIROSS. I used other brands before. This I like much.
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bharat_14101991 #11
Oct 10, 2011 at 7:13 AM
yeah i'm getting card,2 batteries, charger and pouch too + some offer from zoomin(NIKON COOLPIX L23 + Rs 5000 in FREEBIES from ZoomIn | eBay)

but i was asking in general, mean which is the best brand for rechargeable batteries and battery's type. so that i can buy those in future when needed.
sujoyp
sujoyp #12
Oct 10, 2011 at 9:16 AM
I have a Uniross 1Hr charger....I use it for recharging my 4 uniross AA cells of Flash

Its superb and great performer...u should dump the normal free 8 hr charger and get at least 2 hr or 1 hr charger
bubusam13
bubusam13 #13
Oct 10, 2011 at 11:58 AM
bharat_14101991 said:
yeah i'm getting card,2 batteries, charger and pouch too + some offer from zoomin(NIKON COOLPIX L23 + Rs 5000 in FREEBIES from ZoomIn | eBay)

but i was asking in general, mean which is the best brand for rechargeable batteries and battery's type. so that i can buy those in future when needed.
Click to expand...

UNIROSS .... I got UNIROSS with my camera so I didn't have to buy extra. UNIROSS is great.
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bharat_14101991 #14
Oct 11, 2011 at 12:38 AM
thanx alot guyz and a special thanx to sujoyp, you help me everytime buddy :)
sujoyp
sujoyp #15
Oct 11, 2011 at 8:46 AM
Its my pleasure ....just sharing my experience nothing else ;)