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Jun 9, 2009

Cheap, High Quality Travel Camera?

I'm taking a study abroad trip around the world in the fall (Spain, Ghana, South Africa, Mauritius, India, Viet Nam, China, & Japan). I'm looking for a camera that is good for beginners, takes high quality pictures, isn't huge, and won't break my wallet.

Any ideas?
What do you think about the Canon Powershot S51S?

Thanks!!

The PowerShot S5 IS is an excellent camera. However, it's discontinued. Fortunately, there is a successor of it, the SX10 IS. The SX10 IS features 10 Megapixels and 20x optical zoom. It costs you around $370.

If you want a smaller one, consider the PowerShot SX200 IS. It offers 12 MP and 12x optical zoom. Its price is about $350, and it's available in 3 colors.

Good luck with your photography!

  1. Neil B Said,

    I'm using a Ixus 900Ti, and I must confess that the Ixus series are really really good. It's a bit more pricey, but definitely worth every penny.

    The Powershot series are also very good cameras. But for me it is bit more bulky than the Ixus, but I guess you'll never even notice it.

    Canon for me is the way to go!

    Enjoy South-Africa, I live there and work in India…
    References :

  2. nick Said,

    go up to Canon Powershot SX10IS better
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001G5ZTZO?ie=UTF8&tag=omegamenswatch-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001G5ZTZO"
    References :

  3. Hello World Said,

    The PowerShot S5 IS is an excellent camera. However, it's discontinued. Fortunately, there is a successor of it, the SX10 IS. The SX10 IS features 10 Megapixels and 20x optical zoom. It costs you around $370.

    If you want a smaller one, consider the PowerShot SX200 IS. It offers 12 MP and 12x optical zoom. Its price is about $350, and it's available in 3 colors.

    Good luck with your photography!
    References :
    sx10 http://www.canoncompact.com/powershot/sx-series/sx10-is
    sx200 http://www.canoncompact.com/powershot/sx-series/sx200-is

  4. Rian Said,

    i like about canon powershot digital camera but i not know more information about s51s but i have recomendation about camera guide you can read at http://digitalcamera-printer.us i hope you enjoy and have you want..

    regard
    References :
    http://digitalcamera-printer.us

  5. justbanmeagain Said,

    – Nice Compact size, easy to carry
    – Fast Turn ON time
    – Excellent picture quality
    – Excellent reproduction of color
    – 2.5" bright LCD
    – Easy to use - simple use interface
    – Fast auto focus
    – Excellent low light picture quality
    – Good value for the money… worth more then its price tag!!!

    Canon PowerShot SD1200IS
    10.0-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for prints up to 13 x 19 inches
    3x optical zoom; 2.5-inch PureColor LCD II screen
    DIGIC 4 Image Processor with evolved Face Detection Technology; Face Detection Self-timer
    Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings
    Compatible with SD/SDHC, MMC/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus
    Price: $194.99
    References :
    http://www.amazon.com/Canon-SD1200IS-Stabilized-Dark-Gray/dp/B001SER492/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&s=photo&qid=1244037917&sr=1-18&tag=commentglitte-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

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