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How I did it: I dropped my Sony Cybershot (which my father gave me Christmas last year) in the entrance to the Acropolis, in Athens, smashing up its lenses. After coming back to London, I looked on the internet and compared lots of models of different marks, always thinking about my needs. I also had a look at the customers' reviews and, of course, I went to the shop to touch and see the cameras in action. And it was at the shop where I felt il love with that big Canon PowerShot SX110 IS. On the same day I bought it from Amazon.co.uk - the best deal (including free shipping) I could find.

Lessons & tips: Think about the kind of camera you want, need and can afford: a tiny one, an easy-to-use camera, one with lots of features and resources but not small...

Resources: Mainly, internet and the electronics shops at Tottenham Court Road.


 

Nov 04, 2008, 05:11PM PST | 0 comments | 1 cheer



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Emma is exhausted

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How I did it: I decided what features I wanted and searched techy sites for reviews of cameras with those features. Then I found buyer reviews of these cameras. Comparing these reviews with price I decided on the Fujifilm Finepix Z33WP. I placed it in my online cart and waited. Prices went up, and prices went down. Finally after visiting the page for the hundredth time I decided that it was at the best price I was going to get. So click...I bought it! … Read how I did it…

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How I did it: i used to have an olympus - it was pretty simple but enough. anyway, i always wanted a professional one. i did some researches and blah blah blah, so i found a kodak z7590 with a great price :] in was in a brazilian site like ebay. it isn't new at all, but it looks good and i'm completely in loooove. Read how I did it…

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Maria Young is updating her 43 things for 2009.

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How I did it: I postponed and researched and decided and undecided SO many times. At first I wasn't interested in all at moving into the dslr realm, but a few months ago I decided that I might as well, so I purchased the entry level Nikon, the Nikon d40 as a motivation to get myself more into it and test my own skills. I'm still learning, but super happy with it. :)    Read how I did it…

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Sequana

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How I did it: After the looooooooooooooooooong selection process I have finally chosen the one I wanted from the beginning.Next week, after I had bought it, camera has lost third of it´s price and I´ve found out, that it is too big for daily use. But it´s nice to have it in case big opportunities for taking pictures occur (party, traveling). Read how I did it…

Dec 01, 2008, 04:58AM PST | 1 comment | 1 cheer


reginamunchie

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How I did it: I went to Cosco and got an one that goes under water. They had a whole bunch I could try. They also had all the features listed for each camera. So I could think about what I needed the camera for and compare it against the lists. Read how I did it…

Oct 12, 2008, 09:28PM PDT | 0 comments


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    Emma is exhausted

    Found One 3 months ago

    So I found a great little camera that has everything I want. It’s tiny so I can stuff it in a pocket, and it’s water resistant to ten meters. The reviews of it are mostly good. Some people complain of a grainy quality if you zoom in on a photo, but I’m not planning on taking masterpieces. Plus through Amazon.com I saw pictures actually taken by users who bought the camera and they look fine to me.

    It’s sitting in my online cart waiting to be bought.

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    Emma is exhausted

    Canon Powershot 5 months ago

    I’m thinking maybe a 10-megapixel canon powershot. It has gotten great reviews and seems like it could be what I need: a compact camera to take quick snapshots.

    Jun 17, 08:22AM PDT | 1 cheer | 1 comment


    Chiva

    I got it 8 months ago

    and then forgot to use it on my recent trip to Mexico. LOL

    Kept forgetting to take it with me places. Very mad at myself for that.

    Mar 13, 09:16AM PDT | 0 comments


    Chiva

    Ordered it 9 months ago

    I got a fantastic deal online, and it should be here tomorrow I am hoping.

    Feb 17, 10:01AM PST | 0 comments


    larchman

    Untitled 9 months ago

    I have myself a Kodak DX3700, second hand. It takes pictures, that’s the main part. Unfortunately, it’s ancient, the viewscreen is barely visible most of the time, and it’s clunky as hell, so I was thinking of eventually saving up to get a slightly nicer camera.

    I don’t really want a super cheap point and shoot. I would like to add to what I can do with a camera; I’ve taken photography courses and enjoyed tinkering with the variables. I don’t just want to take candid snapshots; I want to see what kind of pictures I can really take.

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    QuitaCat is sitting waiting wishin'!

    I got it... 10 months ago

    With my Christmas money I bought a Nikon Coolpix 8.0 megapixels camera from Best Buy!

    Jan 06, 2009, 08:32AM PST | 0 comments


    Chiva

    Untitled 10 months ago

    I think I have decided on the Samsung SL310W. I have to wait for awhile to get the money, but I am really hoping I can get this camera before I go to Mexico this year.

    Dec 30, 2008, 11:49AM PST | 0 comments


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    My poor old one is broken 13 months ago

    My friend and I dropped my camera in the entrance to the Acropolis.

    Oct 24, 2008, 10:40AM PDT | 0 comments


    Maria Young is updating her 43 things for 2009.

    The Nikon Coolpix s60 13 months ago

    I think I’m in love. 10 mp, 3x optical zoom, touch screen and stylus – plus it’s a Nikon so you KNOW it’s amazing camera all around.

    I’ve found it at just under $330 with free shipping, and I’ll have it just in time for my youngest daughter’s 3rd birthday.

    Oct 02, 2008, 05:05PM PDT | 0 comments


    jtgood

    Got a Nikon D-100 15 months ago

    I got this camera and it has been awesome. I’ve been taking tons of pictures everywhere I go. I’m coming up on a trip to Colorado and I can’t wait to take pics of a nephew I will be meeting for the first time.

    Aug 20, 2008, 12:51AM PDT | 0 comments


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