well i only have a IXUS 60, and that costed me ~$230 over a year ago. I don't take much photos, so the battery lasts me a good few months, as a matter of fact i've only charged it 5 times or so since i got it. you're best to go to the local Harvey Norman and bargain there ass, thats where i got both my cameras. I generally like shopping from them for service and warranty purposes.
those are a bit too professional for my simple everyday use. but thanks I did a search on 3 retailer websites, none had the panasonic, and I dont prefer Sony just cause its too common and I'm not so much a brand person. haha... you should see my canon photoshot 2mp camera... XP my Kodak is pretty ugly too if you ask me. looknig through local adverts, I see the new IXUS around that price,maybe a bit higher but I can live with that. Dont like harvey norman cause of the sales, I tend to go to JB HiFi where the sales are more lenient on prices. =P
hey i bought mine on looks...and i <3 it...its does the job and looks good guess it depends if you wanna be pro...or stylish..haha... i got a sony cam a few years ago nows though...and its still pretty good...its a white one ^^ good luck with your purchase
Sony isn't really bad.. and i'm not saying that I would always go with sony, but for P&S, Sony has good qualities.. most of the time is that people hate sony because of their high price >.< lol but you should really try testing the cameras if you can.. and i don't know what are IXUS >.> since US Canons name are SD, IS, SX, or G mostly.. so i will get confused on some canon models >.< Panasonic is pretty good if you can find it are maybe check out FujiFilm S2000
I'm actually pretty sure my local (Sydney) HN does better prices than JB but yeh, JB will be my second recommendation.
does that answer you question? :laugh2: I'm pretty sure you can't get a DSLR for $300 AUD... and for daily use.. why would you want to have a DSLR?
Don't know about Canada, but a cheap / decent DSLR camera (Nikon D40) costs a good $550 new. + i definitely won't be using it on a day to day basis.
I've been out window shopping.... Concluding at last 4 cameras. (1) Canon IXUS 90 IS (2) Canon IXUS 85 IS (3) Canon PowerShot A480 (4) Canon E1 I think I've got something for canon cameras... thinks its probably cause my 2 mp canon is better than my 7 mp kodak
o.o what other cameras have you tested besides the canons? i would go with the Canon IXUS 90 aka SD790? x.x?
honestly, i've only tested the canons. -sweat I think the IXUS90 and 970 is different one is normal, other is wideangle. (if my memory is right) I think I'll go with the IXUS 90, its got the big 3" screen, image stabilization, 10 effective megapixels and 30fps video recording. seems good for $288 AUD.
The PowerShot SD790 is known as the IXUS 90 IS in some countries. but if you really want video recording on a camera.. i would not go with canon lolz canon aren't known for video recording in my opinion.. i've tested a Canon A720IS which i have.. video recording quality sucks.
Oh, so its a common name then. Nah, just looking for a camera for photos, video is a luxury. not needed, just greatful its got it.
Thanks for all the help guys!!!! I've gone and got myself a IXUS 90 IS JB HiFi, according to the sales, the camera was selling at 350, but on discount at $288. I also got a spare battery ($85), but negotiated the price and got $345 for the 2 items. :laugh2: -woot2 -woot2 -woot2
Maybe next time. its good, but a bit pricey and weather proof isn't really too useful for me. Not yet atleast. XP
