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**exschke** · 06-28-2007, 01:56 PM

I just recently bought a digital camera and did a fairly in-depth investigation regarding the different models.
After dozens of trips to various retailers, and scouring online reviews, I found one to match my criteria which was:

*Had to have full motion vid with sound.

*Had to use San-disk or third party memory chips (Because you have more variety and more price options, as well as the ability to port it to more types of readers.)
*It had to have at least 3X optical zoom (note: Stay away from Digital zoom in most cameras..It sucks...some models have both, but I have found that the optical is the way to go.

*It had to have a rechargeable lithium battery.
Many cameras today take regular batteries and that stinks. They last like 10 minutes and it can add up in terms of extra cost. Most modern Lithium batteries can take arounf 2-300 charges before going bad.

*It had to be easy to use, but still have lots of features.

*lastly, it had to be a good value..ie..reasonably priced.
Trust me, I had my work cut out for me when I started.

And the winner was:

The HP Photosmart R827

Normally, I'm a Sony guy, but that last round of Cybershots in my price range suck big time. In fact, I never would have even looked at HP as a camera product unless my daughter had suggested it.

I've had the thing for a week, and I've been purposely been trying to find the flaws, which is has, but they are so few compared to the benefits.

And the price is good too $149.00 (don't know how much that is in clam shells or what ever they use in the UK.

) J/K

But I can say that for the money, you won't find a better camera in my opinion. Believe me, I tried.
You'll be very happy with this one, is my honest opinion.
Hope it helps!

06-28-2007, 01:56 PM	#3
exschke Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 546 Senior Member	I just recently bought a digital camera and did a fairly in-depth investigation regarding the different models. After dozens of trips to various retailers, and scouring online reviews, I found one to match my criteria which was: Had to have full motion vid with sound. Had to use San-disk or third party memory chips (Because you have more variety and more price options, as well as the ability to port it to more types of readers.) It had to have at least 3X optical zoom (note: Stay away from Digital zoom in most cameras..It sucks...some models have both, but I have found that the optical is the way to go. It had to have a rechargeable lithium battery. Many cameras today take regular batteries and that stinks. They last like 10 minutes and it can add up in terms of extra cost. Most modern Lithium batteries can take arounf 2-300 charges before going bad. It had to be easy to use, but still have lots of features. lastly, it had to be a good value..ie..reasonably priced. Trust me, I had my work cut out for me when I started. And the winner was: The HP Photosmart R827 Normally, I'm a Sony guy, but that last round of Cybershots in my price range suck big time. In fact, I never would have even looked at HP as a camera product unless my daughter had suggested it. I've had the thing for a week, and I've been purposely been trying to find the flaws, which is has, but they are so few compared to the benefits. And the price is good too $149.00 (don't know how much that is in clam shells or what ever they use in the UK.) J/K But I can say that for the money, you won't find a better camera in my opinion. Believe me, I tried. You'll be very happy with this one, is my honest opinion. Hope it helps!
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