Is there such a thing as a good camera under $100?

[cherubfish pair]

Is there such a thing as a good camera under $100?

 

[edwing206]

You could try one of these.
http://reviews.cnet.com/4566-6501_7-0.html?filter=100021_9231531_
Not sure how good of a job they would do for tank shots.

 

[gregr]

On dpreview.com there's a buying guide, with various feature choices. I chose the lowest price (less than $200) and came up with lots of choices. It looks like if you can get up to about $150 you can get a very decent little camera. For under a hundred my first thought was to try looking for a used camera, perhaps at somewhere like B&H where you can get at least a 30 day warranty.

 

[cherubfish pair]

I got an DXG-409 on clearance for $40. 4 mega-pixels.

 

[michaeldaly]

You could pick up a second hand film slr for that price.

 

[mischief_ek]

There are many deals to be held for around $100. Many of them being on sale and such. Check slickdeals.net because a lot of deals come up often.

 

[cherubfish pair]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10017776#post10017776 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by the cattleman
I got an DXG-409 on clearance for $40. 4 mega-pixels.

Getting better at focus, but having more trouble with lighting.

How are flashes rated? I hope I don't need a new camera just for a better flash.

 

[blackheart]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10366704#post10366704 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by the cattleman
Getting better at focus, but having more trouble with lighting.

How are flashes rated? I hope I don't need a new camera just for a better flash.

you shouldnt use a flash when you are taking pictures of your tank it will wash out the shot instead just leave the lens open a couple extra seconds that should be all the light you need

 

[cherubfish pair]

You mean if I hold the button down longer the shutter will stay open longer?

I wish I had known this sooner.

 

[gregr]

You mean if I hold the button down longer the shutter will stay open longer?

No- doesn't work that way. I believe he meant that simply using a longer shutter speed will let more light in.

 

[cherubfish pair]

Ok, I think my camera does that. I mean adjustment of shutter speed.

 

[cherubfish pair]

My camera broke!

I dropped it and the manual zoom button won't stop clicking off and on.

 

[cherubfish pair]

Can someone recommend a camera that's between $100 and $150?

 

[MIREEFER]

the fujifilm S700 is a great camera for 125-150 at wal-mart
it is what i have and it is great at taking pics like this one