BajaNomad

WTB digital camera

Retireded - 1-30-2013 at 05:30 PM

When we went to Tijuana for the Dia de Los Reyes Toy event on the 19th, we had a great day, marred only by the loss of Merry's Nikon digital camera. I cannot afford to buy another $350 camera but am looking for a digital camera of decent quality for an affordable price. Not planning another trip to Ca. very soon, hoping someone here in Baja might have or know of a good deal. We are in the Ensenada area.
I can probably afford about one third of what the last one cost. Thanks for reading.

shari - 1-30-2013 at 07:49 PM

maybe check the pawn shops in Ensenada...you could get a good one cheaper than new for sure....or even segundas.

Retireded - 1-30-2013 at 08:16 PM

Good idea, I'll take a ride tomorrow. It's been so long since I've used pawn shops I'd practically forgotten they existed.

Retireded - 1-30-2013 at 08:19 PM

Thinking maybe a camcorder as a second choice.. Might be able to get some good stills from video. I just want to be sure to have something better than my cell phone before I head to GN in March.

shari - 1-31-2013 at 09:04 AM

oh yeah....I would highly recommend getting "camera'd up" with spare charged up batteries and extra card too...you're gonna need it. Video is great but there is nothing like digital...although for whale stuff a reflex camera is better...I usually have a video camera in one hand and my still camera in the other.

Videos can be shaky as when the whales are right there, you can get pretty excited and the boat moves around with people leaping from side to side...can be a real frenzy!

Russ - 1-31-2013 at 09:11 AM

A good thing is that a lot of the digital cameras have movie mode too now. If you can dig up the extra change I would get the Nikon P510. I can't tell ya how pleased I am with mine. My bigger Nikon is on the shelf now.
http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&field-keywords=Nikon%20P...
You'll have to copy/paste the whole url above or just google Nikon P510.

[Edited on 1-31-2013 by Russ]

woody with a view - 2-3-2013 at 10:32 AM

^^^what Russ said^^^

i have the P500 36x optical zoom and couldn't be happier. get a 32gig card and you're set for life!

bajaguy - 2-3-2013 at 11:52 AM

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Originally posted by Retireded
......I cannot afford to buy another $350 camera but am looking for a digital camera of decent quality for an affordable price........./quote]




Canon Powershot.....check Amazon.com

Elph 110 $149.00
AS 2300 $79.00
A 1300 $109.99
Elph 100 $134.00
AS 1200 $79.00
SX160 $179.00
DS 1300 $149.93
Elph 320 $159.00

To name just a few........

ncampion - 2-3-2013 at 11:53 AM

Another thumbs up for the P510. Our Nikon D90 mostly sits around. Only problem I have with the 510 is macro shots, it can't seem to focus too well and I don't think it has a manual over ride focus.

willyAirstream - 2-4-2013 at 07:41 AM

Ebay.....used Nikon Cool Pic 995. , $50. To $100

bajaguy - 2-4-2013 at 08:07 AM

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Originally posted by willyAirstream
Ebay.....used Nikon Cool Pic 995. , $50. To $100





I wouldn't buy a used camera (or anything) unless I could try it out first.....just sayin....

tripledigitken - 2-4-2013 at 08:37 AM

Walmart in store pickup, Nikon 16mp coolpix, 4 1/2 star rating, $69. Many more available in other brands.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Nikon-Silver-S3200-16-Megapixel-Di...

[Edited on 2-4-2013 by tripledigitken]

willyAirstream - 2-4-2013 at 08:48 AM

Wow, just saw that Walmart has the Go Pro Hero for $ 199. It takes good fixed focus stills and great video and it is tiny. If you have any interest in video, ck it out.

Retireded - 2-4-2013 at 02:50 PM

Thanks to all who replied. My wife has decided to check out what Wally World has to offer tomorrow while we are in Chula Vista. I'm pretty sure we will find something to work. I haven't shopped for a camera in a few years, but after spending an hour researching online, I think a point and shoot pocket camera will suit our needs, and Wally world seems to have a fair selection.

CortezBlue - 2-5-2013 at 01:24 AM

canon has a great point and shoot that has many dslr style features

G series

I have a G12 and it takes great shots

Look into any of the G series cameras

Retireded - 2-6-2013 at 05:06 PM

I just got home from picking up the cheapest Nikon I could find at Wally World. $59 got me a pocket sized point and shoot with 16 megapixel and 5x. Should suit my needs for a while.

DENNIS - 2-6-2013 at 05:11 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Retireded
I just got home from picking up the cheapest Nikon I could find at Wally World. $59 got me a pocket sized point and shoot with 16 megapixel and 5x. Should suit my needs for a while.


That's all you'll need. Good find.