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    Camera recommendations?

    I'm looking for a new camera.

    Point and shoot.
    400$ max but 300$ and under would be better.
    Fits in pocket.
    Can take video with sound.

    I'm going to be using this mainly for car photography. Any suggestions?

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    We just got an Olympus mju-720 SW, it's very nice. It's the waterproof/shockproof one, has a nice big LCD, 3x optical zoom, very pocket sized.. Dunno what that'd cost you in 'Here.' but it could be worth a look.

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    Well I don't really need underwater and don't plan on dropping it () so right now I'm leaning towards this:

    http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/casioz850/

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    Sure, you don't need it.. but say that next time you're at a damp car show and it slips out of your hands into a puddle! Just a nice thing to have handy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pimento
    Sure, you don't need it.. but say that next time you're at a damp car show and it slips out of your hands into a puddle! Just a nice thing to have handy.
    or find yourself at a show in major storms. I was lucky i brought a big plastic bag and ducktape to cover mine up

    The olympus-range is pretty nice in total. Not a bad choice, i'd say

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    Got Samsung L850 from H&B NY
    8mp, 5x zoom, 640x480x30 video. Perfect for my needs 90% of time with fully manual modes for the other 10%
    Only drawback is it's a little slow on shutter, so going to be interesting once the racing season gets underway.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Matra et Alpine
    Got Samsung L850 from H&B NY
    8mp, 5x zoom, 640x480x30 video. Perfect for my needs 90% of time with fully manual modes for the other 10%
    Only drawback is it's a little slow on shutter, so going to be interesting once the racing season gets underway.
    Link? My google search is turning up camcorders.

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    I just bought a Canon SD900 (10 mega pixels - $500 camera), and got it for $350 brand new

    Absolutely fantastic, I don't think there's anything better in its category. I took 200 pics in new years and 100% of them came out perfect.

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    Well I have a Canon Powershot SD800 IS (went for the image stabilization over the extra 3 megapixels for the SD900) downstairs, unopened. I'm making one final check online to see if there's anything better, but that is probably what I'm going with.

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    I'd look at and of the Canon SD's that fit your budget. You just can't go wrong with the Powershot.

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    I purchased a Fuji E900 a few months ago, I got it for $500, but I'm sure you could find a new one now in the high $300's range.

    Great camera, 9 mega pixels and a great handgrip. It also supports video.
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