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want to buy a digi cam

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gamemaniac Original post #1
Oct 27, 2008 at 12:30 AM
hi all,

my uncle wants to buy a digicam, (budget around 10k).
brands can b canon, sony or nikon.
pl help me out.
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aritrap #2
Oct 27, 2008 at 12:49 AM
Go for Canon Powershot A720 IS or A590 IS.
IS= Image Stabilisation

Both of the above two cameras have Optical Image Stabilisation.
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mandar5 #3
Oct 27, 2008 at 7:17 PM
I think 720is has been discontinued . Go for 590is.
G
Oct 29, 2008 at 11:29 PM
hi,
thanx aritrap & mandar5

what abt any products from sony? (Sony - DSC-W110). i liked canon 590 IS, but my uncle has a liking for sony products.

is canon 590 IS better than sony w110?
T
Oct 30, 2008 at 1:17 PM
I am also planning to buy a new digicam for approx 10k. planning to buy sony dsc w 120.

what do you guys say??
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VexByte #7
Oct 30, 2008 at 1:25 PM
I am also planning to buy a new digicam for approx 10k. planning to buy sony dsc w 120.

what do you guys say??
Stay off from Sony cameras.
T
Oct 30, 2008 at 1:28 PM
why, I am currently using a DSC P 31, 4 yr old sony digicam , only 2MP Camera and its working great, gives good pics. and no probs till now.