Sony Cybershot S500 6MP

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GTP

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hey everyone!



i was researching digital cameras online. i'm considering getting one for my girlfriend for christmas... now i'm not exactly rolling in it so i have a sort of tight budget. i found the Sony Cybershot S500 camera for $139.99 at Best Buy. i've been getting mixed reviews about it. some love it, some hate it.



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So, whats your guy's opinon?...

does anyone have this camera? if so do you like it? pro & cons? could you recommend a better one similar in price?



reviews would be great! thanks for your help! :2thumbs:
 
GTP, did you take time to read Steve's review of the product...at least the conclusions??



if not, you need to do so.



I bought a cheapie SONY camera (I think it's the S90) early this year. The picture quality has been 1st class and I've had quite a few comments. People say, "ohhh, you must have taken these with your good camera". I then reply with a no and say it was taken with the cheapie. Sony may not get the recognition due for their still camera product line.
 
TigerMike said:
I would personally go with this Canon 6MP for $129, after Google checkout, and no tax or shipping! These cameras are sweet and the price is unbeatable! I paid more for a meager 1MP Kodak a few years ago! I prefer Canon to Sony anyhow, for overall picture quality and features.



Canon PowerShot A540 Digital Camera -2.5'' LCD - 1118B001 - RitzCamera.com





Regards,



Mike
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+1 on the Canon A series...



I have the Canon A630 and I LOVE it!
 
+1 for Canon... Ive had my Canon A40 for years and it has been a EXCELLENT camera. I just mailed it off to its new owner.... my Canon S3IS should arrive today. :)



Im a Canon lifer.
 
TigerMike said:
I would personally go with this Canon 6MP for $129, after Google checkout, and no tax or shipping! These cameras are sweet and the price is unbeatable! I paid more for a meager 1MP Kodak a few years ago! I prefer Canon to Sony anyhow, for overall picture quality and features.



Canon PowerShot A540 Digital Camera -2.5'' LCD - 1118B001 - RitzCamera.com





Regards,



Mike
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Hmm, well it was a great deal while it lasted. Price is now back up to $199. This cam was a steal at $129!
 
hey guys! thanks for all the responses!



Tom- where can i find that review? i would definately like to read it! otherwise it sounds like you've had good experience with the Sony's.



it sounds a like a lot of people have had good experience with the Canon cameras. i'll have to look into those and see whats on their line.



Mike- thanks for giving me the heads up to that deal! that would have been a steal! i'll have to keep my eye out for any other good deals on it!



thanks again everyone!
 
I personally like suggested above would rather go with a Cannon. As an A+ tech, I used to get people bringing digital cameras in quite often. I like Cannons image capturing quality to that of Sony. The colors on the Cannons just seemed more vibrant and sharp.
 
It was a little more than I wanted to spend, but I wound up getting the Canon S3 iS for my wife. I hope she likes it!!
 
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