Digi camera for under £100 - Advice

Shine · Jul 8, 2009

Can anyone recommend a digital camera that takes half decent picture and video for £100 or under?

BapAndFuro · Jul 8, 2009

This camera looks quite good at a reasonable price. There's a video about it too.

captain carrott · Jul 8, 2009

you can get one of these for about 120 if you're careful

http://www.fujifilm.co.uk/consumer/digital/digital-cameras/d-slr-long-zoom/finepix-s1000fd-119757

i have an older model and can't fault it

infact you probably wouldn't grumble at any of the fuji s series.

S-Kippy · Jul 8, 2009

Have a look at Sony Cyber-shots.Loads of different models,many under a ton and deals all over the place.

I've got two.Both are brilliant even though seriously old tech now.I suspect the later ones are even better.

Shine · Jul 9, 2009

Thanks guys for the help.
As soon as I looked at both Fuji ones I wanted them, lol.... (dont know how to add smiley thing here on this new site

Also had a Sony Cyber-shot mobile last year and that took ok pictures. It was a little slow when taking them but they came out ok.

Its my birthday next month and my wife and I normally spend about 100 on each other so this year I want better camera than I have.

At the mo I have Kodak easyshare cx7310. Ok-ish but video mode has no sound.

captain carrott · Jul 9, 2009

well i'd say you wouldn't regret getting one of the fujis.
i love mine.
the only things that will beat them are going to cost you more than a grand and that's just for the lense

Shine · Jul 9, 2009

Just looking at reviews and clips on you tube of the s1000. Odd shape but has everything I'm looking for cc.
Argos are doing it £117.39. You can get it for £106 but those place seem to be sold out.

captain carrott · Jul 9, 2009

Shine On You Crazy Diamond said:
Just looking at reviews and clips on you tube of the s1000. Odd shape but has everything I'm looking for cc.
Argos are doing it £117.39. You can get it for £106 but those place seem to be sold out.

have a look at the whole fuji finepix S range before you go making a decision, they vary from camera to camera about the fine details. but you can often pick them up, quite cheapo, my other half got her s6500 from tesco for about a hundred notes.
mine cost me 300 for an s7000, you can't tell the difference between the shots we both take unless you're some analy retentive photo geek like mr monk

Shine · Jul 9, 2009

captain carrott said:
have a look at the whole fuji finepix S range before you go making a decision

awwww. cant you do it

will do, I'll have a look around

Graham Marsden · Jul 9, 2009

If I was in the market for a digi compact I'd seriously consider a mini camcorder that also takes still pics (most of them do). But first you need to ask yourself what you want the camera for. If it's just for viewing on the internet then you don't need anything fancy.

A mini camcorder will take both video and stills and some are smaller than many compact cameras. There are a few around the £100 - £130 bracket.

Shine · Jul 9, 2009

Editor said:
If I was in the market for a digi compact I'd seriously consider a mini camcorder that also takes still pics (most of them do). But first you need to ask yourself what you want the camera for. If it's just for viewing on the internet then you don't need anything fancy.

A mini camcorder will take both video and stills and some are smaller than many compact cameras. There are a few around the £100 - £130 bracket.

I was looking to go up a notch in my picture taking. Close in things (wildlife etc), and better picture quality for normal pictures. A video for taking clips. The video on my LG phone is naff. When I try get record something, (say my grandson) it just doesnt come out well.

spd1 · Jul 11, 2009

Heloo!

I have this camera (FinePix 5800), it's a good one. Sorry but I don't know the UK price but the camera can do nice pics.

http://www.fujifilm.co.uk/consumer/digital/digital-cameras/d-slr-long-zoom/finepix-s5800/View

Tight line!

Shine · Jul 11, 2009

Thanks for all the help.

They all look and sound good. Everyone I've looked at, cameras and camcorders I want it

I have no idea what one I want.

The reviews and whats on the camera for the FinePix 5800 look ok.................. I think

Emmo (Angling Trust) · Jul 11, 2009

Just tried to order the Fuji S1000 and Argos and PC world sold out completely. Another bargain missed!!!!!

Cakey · Jul 12, 2009

Emmo they all sell cheap when they aint got them ,its to get in to the store

Shine · Jul 13, 2009

I've been having a good look on the net for a camera this one seems to be my front runner at the moment.
Does it look/sound ok to the people on here that know about these things?
Or is there better for that sort of money?

http://www.onlinedigitaldeals.com/product/view/item/Fujifilm-FinePix-S5800-Digital-Camera_p_117_c_21/source/FROOGLE/kwd/Fujifilm%20FinePix%20S5800%20Digital%20Camera

Cakey · Jul 13, 2009

never played with one but looks really good for the money

Shine · Jul 13, 2009

Have you or anyone you know ever bought off of this site cakey?....

http://www.ukcamerastore.co.uk/acatalog/Fuji_finepix_S5800.html

Cakey · Jul 13, 2009

no mate sorry

Shine · Jul 13, 2009

Just looked at the 'review centre' for them and they got the score below.
Cheers for the help me ol' china

Uk Camera Store Www.Ukcamerastore.Co.Uk Review

Average Ratings
Customer Service 9.2/10
Quality of website 8.8/10
Value for Money 8.9/10
Reviewer Rating 8.1/10
Overall Rating 7.9/10
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