Friday, April 11, 2008

Top Non-DSLR's under $550.00

Kodak Easyshare P880 8MP Digital Camera with 5.8x Wide Angle Optical ZoomKodak Easyshare P880 8MP Digital Camera with 5.8x Wide Angle Optical Zoom


Buy used from: $385.00
THE FLAGSHIP OF THE EASYSHARE LINE! If you're gonna buy a Kodak, this is the one to get. Wide angle lens great for landscapes. Manual zoom and focus, RAW, TIFF and Jpeg capture modes. So many options!





Kodak Easyshare P712 7.1MP Digital Camera with 12x Image Stabilized ZoomKodak Easyshare P712 7.1MP Digital Camera with 12x Image Stabilized Zoom


Buy used from: $299.99
The replacement for the P850. Much faster focus, RAW burst mode, Panorama mode and a "Rule of Thirds" grid among other things. Just wish Kodak would stop cramming more megapixels on small sensors!




Panasonic DMC-FZ50 10.1MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)Panasonic DMC-FZ50 10.1MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)

Buy new: $549.95
/ Used from: $406.30
The replacement for the FZ30 and the FZ20 that is on this list.





Fujifilm Finepix S9000 9MP Digital Camera with 10.7x Wide Optical ZoomFujifilm Finepix S9000 9MP Digital Camera with 10.7x Wide Optical Zoom


Buy new: Too low to display
/ Used from: $299.98
Lowest price that I've found was $552.00. But this camera is too good to leave off The results from the high ISO shots warrant this inclusion.




Canon PowerShot Pro Series S3 IS 6MP with 12x Image Stabilized ZoomCanon PowerShot Pro Series S3 IS 6MP with 12x Image Stabilized Zoom


Buy new: Too low to display
/ Used from: $236.88
The new Canon UZ replaces the S2 IS with a new sleeker black casing. Better picture quality





Kodak EasyShare Z612 6.1 MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical ZoomKodak EasyShare Z612 6.1 MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Zoom


Buy new: $269.99
/ Used from: $125.00
Kodak's newest UZ. It's quick, very little shutter lag & shot to shot time. Worhty of consideration




Panasonic DMC-FZ7 6MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)Panasonic DMC-FZ7 6MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)

Buy used from: $159.00
The replacement for the FZ5-Has a threaded lens to add filters and a hotshoe.




Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20K 5MP Digital Camera with 12x Image Stabilized Optical Zoom (Black)Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20K 5MP Digital Camera with 12x Image Stabilized Optical Zoom (Black)


Just added because the price dropped with the release of the FZ30. Still one of the best! Big brother to numbers 6 & 7 on the list





Kodak Easyshare P850 5.1MP Digital Camera with 12x Image Stabilized ZoomKodak Easyshare P850 5.1MP Digital Camera with 12x Image Stabilized Zoom

Buy used from: $199.99
This camera is wonderful! Pictures are great and there are 3 different file modes on here (for stills), jpeg, RAW and the lesser talked about Tiff. Plus IS and a hot shoe for an external flash. MORE




Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5K 5MP Digital Camera with 12x Image Stabilized Optical Zoom (Black)Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5K 5MP Digital Camera with 12x Image Stabilized Optical Zoom (Black)


Buy new: $320.00
/ Used from: $225.00
That Leica lens is hard to beat plus 12X optical zoom





Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5S 5MP Digital Camera with 12x Image Stabilized Optical Zoom (Silver)Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5S 5MP Digital Camera with 12x Image Stabilized Optical Zoom (Silver)


Buy new: $449.00
/ Used from: $159.99
See above....




Kodak EasyShare C875 8MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical ZoomKodak EasyShare C875 8MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom


Buy used from: $10.00
Great quality pics from a compact





Kodak Easyshare Z7590 5MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical ZoomKodak Easyshare Z7590 5MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom


Buy new: $399.00
/ Used from: $219.99
Same as the DX7590 but with an added Live Histogram, PictBridge and ImageLink capabilities




Fujifilm Finepix S5200 5.1MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical ZoomFujifilm Finepix S5200 5.1MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom


Buy new: $497.00
/ Used from: $179.85
Redesigned, Less noise at higher ISO speeds...Almost as good as an DSLR, Lowest priced of the Ultra Zoom (UZ) new releases.





Canon Powershot S2 IS 5MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized ZoomCanon Powershot S2 IS 5MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom


Buy used from: $249.00
Canon Quality...small LCD screen but it is on a swivel...can lead to some interesting angles...real upgrade from the S1 IS




Kodak EasyShare DX7590 5MP Digital Camera with 10X Optical Zoom & Kodak EasyShare Dock 6000 BundleKodak EasyShare DX7590 5MP Digital Camera with 10X Optical Zoom & Kodak EasyShare Dock 6000 Bundle

Buy used from: $139.95
Great camera for Beginners to Professional, Great cam for anyone, period! Kodak just released a firmware upgrade that corrects the lowlight focus problems, it also improved the Macro capabilities.




Kodak EasyShare DX6490 4MP Digital Camera with 10X Optical ZoomKodak EasyShare DX6490 4MP Digital Camera with 10X Optical Zoom


Buy used from: $85.00
Great camera for the money!!! Big LCD screen, Semi-manual, different shot modes.





Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ10S 4MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Zoom (Silver)Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ10S 4MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Zoom (Silver)

Buy used from: $279.00
A bit pricey for 4MP but you do get Image Stabilization




Fujifilm Finepix S5100 4MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical ZoomFujifilm Finepix S5100 4MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom


Buy new: $499.00
/ Used from: $135.00
Great Price...but uses the more expensive and very small xD-cards





Kodak Easyshare Z740 5MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical ZoomKodak Easyshare Z740 5MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom


From some of the shots I've seen its worthy of a lot of consideration for your next purchase!




Kodak EasyShare Z760 6.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical ZoomKodak EasyShare Z760 6.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

Buy used from: $90.00
Replaces the DX7630 which is no longer available directly from Amazon





Kodak EasyShare DX7630 6MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical ZoomKodak EasyShare DX7630 6MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

Buy used from: $125.00
Where are you gonna find a 6MP camera with manual features for under $400.00 NEW?! It even has long exposure times up to 64 sec.




Kodak EasyShare Z730 5MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical ZoomKodak EasyShare Z730 5MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom


Buy used from: $80.00
Replaces the DX7440 which is no longer directly available from Amazon





Kodak EasyShare DX7440 4MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical ZoomKodak EasyShare DX7440 4MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom


Buy new: $508.56
/ Used from: $80.00
Only reason this camera isn't up higher in the list...Lower optical zoom The camera is quick though...not much lag at shutter press or shot-to-shot




Kodak EasyShare LS753 5MP Digital Camera with 2.8x Optical ZoomKodak EasyShare LS753 5MP Digital Camera with 2.8x Optical Zoom


Buy used from: $99.95
As small as a disposable 35mm but much more pratical...You keep camera after you get your pictures developed!





Kodak EasyShare CX7530 5MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical ZoomKodak EasyShare CX7530 5MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom


Buy new: $298.00
Point & Shoot at its easiest...Quick shutter to shot

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