Is this a decent digital camera for $100?? Kodak Z915

thenavarro

Since scanner threads are fair game here, I thought I'd ask about digital cameras. These are going on sale soon for $100.00 and I've been looking for a cheap, easy to use, digital camera that takes decent quality pictures. Doesn't have to take good action shots. I'd like one to just take shots like vacation photos, photos of kids, non-flat memorabilia etc.

Is this a good buy new for $100.00??

Kodak Z915

Are there others within that price range new that would do a much better job?

Thanks,

Mike

MeteoriteGuy

My biggest concern with a digitial is it's macro functions and focuse points. But then, I take a lot of small rock photos.

I also use photo lights.

Here is a Gold Basin, Arizona Metorite, I took images of yesterday.




Outside of macro abilities...I personally don't think it really matters anymore.


(Edit to add, the specimen above is 38.8 grams, retail is $2 a gram. But don't try offer any money as it is not for sale...unless someone wanted it for say $50 shipped. )

storm888

I like ALL of the EASYSHARE products.

They are cheap and take nice shots for EBAY listings.

I prefer the smaller ones; the ones I use all fit in a shirt pocket.

You may want to get a desktop recharger/dock that also links
to the computer. You don't have to have a dock, but its convenient.

I see this one has lots of internal memory, but you will still want
some extra cards.

The video features are good, but not really broadcast quality.

The software works well for loading, but its editing features are
pretty lame; compared to even the Lexmark editing suites. The
software is also VERY intrusive; it tries to take over lots of
tasks. (It is easy to disable.) I use it to load from a dock and it
dumps into other editing progs.

I have been using them for 5-years. They are NOT Nikon gizmos,
but they are great for the stuff I do; they are priced right and very
reliable.

thenavarro

Thanks for the help so far,

Mike

ShawnyD

3 of my 4 digital camera that ive owned in my lifetime have been kodak's the one that wasnt was a SONY and it lasted only a couple of years before breaking. I like the quality and price of the EZ share brand.

vladguerrero

i had kodaks for years, still have a all in one printer, as storm said the software is very intrusive, I could only use it on certain computers and even then it was slowing down things because it tries to affect your entire computer, unless you have a relatively new computer I wouldn't bother.

personally, once i went canon i would now never go to anything else, a little more $ but well worth the investment if you EVER plan to use it for family pics and videos, canon gives amazing video, myself and dizzles wife can attest to that.

BobS

Mike - The primary thing in a digital point and shoot camera is time to first shot and time to next shot. Remember digital cameras 10 years ago? After you turned them on or took a picture, they would take a few seconds to copy to the card before you could shoot again. Those times are long gone, but there are still a few lemons out there that will frustrate you to no end. Doesn't sound all that important, but trust me.


My take anywhere camera right now is a Cannon SD1100 IS ELPH. I believe the model is a year or two old, so I imagine you can find one for close to your budget on the web right now. The SD1100 has been replaced with a model or two since then (SD1200, etc.), but the 1100 is a fine camera. Image stabilization, face recognition, nice LCD, and good next shot timing.

For what it's worth, Bob

drewsef

I've only owned Nikons and recently bought a Canon EOS Rebel XT1i DSLR but that doesn't look like a bad buy for $100. Never had a single problem from a Nikon.

The new DSLR has sold me though and I don't think I can ever buy a point and shoot again.

SoFLPhillyFan

This actually received good reviews for the features and time to first and next shots. A fair amount of ability for the price, especially since it's now below $100.

I have a Canon for my wife. It's great, fits in her purse and I don't have to mess with it for her. But it also ran me over 200 beans.

The Kodak is a manageable size (3x4x1.5) and you can't beat the price. I travel constantly and can't always bring a DSLR. Need something that will have function and fit nicely in a suitcase or briefcase.

Bought one of these today in a package from Amazon with case and rechargeable batteries for $108 shipped. Screw the software I can use my own.

Thanks for the tip Mike.