If you had only $400 to spend....

[BornboreD]

Which digital camera would you get?? I want to get one really bad so I can show off my herps to you, and take pics of my gf, friends etc. Can $400 even get me a decent digital camera for herp photos? Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Colin

[Removed_2815]

Click on my user name and search some of my old posts, all of those pictures were taken with a Canon A70. You can purchase the newer A75 (same features essentially) for $299. I wouldn't recommend anything else....
Ryan

[Greg West]

A less expensive Canon or Nikon camera in my opinion would be your best bet. $400.00 now days can get you a fairly decent camera

Greg West

[Jeff_Favelle]

Canon Powershot A85.

[joebagadohnut]

Be aware that it is anywhere from $60-120 for extra memory. A lot of cameras only come with like 16 Mb, so you are gonna wanna purchase the extra megs.
Another thing to consider is the price of the batteries. A good set of the Nickel Cadnium batteries can run you $40.
So a $400 camera can easily become $550 before you even leave the store.
Jeremy.

[Cruciform]

I picked up a Kodak DX6340 for my girlfriend, and after comparing it to the Powershot A70s color and clarity, I regret not buying the Powershot instead. Not only was it cheaper, it takes a hell of a lot better pics.

[Removed_2815]

You'll want Nickel MetalHydride batteries, not Nickel Cadmium (those are the old standard of rechargeables). Anything around 1950 mAH or greater are good. I have the panasonic 1950 mAH batteries and quick charger, I think it's around $50 these days. Great batteries for my Canon A70, they last a long time...
Ryan

[Edwin]

You also got to set aside at least $50 or so to get a memory card. The free cards that come with the camera are usually too small to be practical.

$400 can definitely get you a decent Canon or Nikon digital camera. Canon's entry level A series is good value for money in my opinion.

[Tim_Cranwill]

You can get a really nice point a shoot digital for around $400 but like the others said, it's the extra "necessities" that will put you over budget.

I have a Canon A70. It's a pretty good little unit. No regrats so far. I just wish I could have afforded another $1000 or so at the time. Get myself a nice digital SLR...

[JeffT]

Id get an amazing vivarium with tons of cool dart frogs.

Ps lol sorry I read this off the front page, didnt notice its in the photography section.