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dontblink182
05-07-2005, 02:06 PM
So...I've been in the market for a portable digital camera. I have a budget of about $350, not really too much. I really need a small camera, one that can fit in my pocket. I'd really want a camera with about 5 megapixals, zoom around 3x, and image quality, maybe around a 7. I'm going to be using this camera for family outings, going out with friends, just a camera which I can just pop out and take a picture.

I've been thinking about the Sony DSC-T1. It's size, shape, and look I love. I also have a Sony DSC-F717 camera, so I don't need any memory cards right now. The problem with the F717 is that it is way too bulky to take random pictures with. Also with the Sony DSC-T1, I found it on ebay(which is probably where I'm going to buy the camera since I'm on a small budget.) for around $300. I've been questioning it's durability though, since it is so small, and looks very fragile.

I need this camera by somewhere around mid-May. Thanks.
jbcm
05-08-2005, 09:47 AM
I think it would be a good choice. But I think I would take a close look at the Canon S-60 It is a great camera. I have a friend that has one and he loves it. You can check it out at this sight for more info.

http://www.steves-digicams.com/2004_reviews/s60.html
dontblink182
05-08-2005, 04:50 PM
I think it would be a good choice. But I think I would take a close look at the Canon S-60 It is a great camera. I have a friend that has one and he loves it. You can check it out at this sight for more info.

http://www.steves-digicams.com/2004_reviews/s60.html
Are Canon cameras compatible with Sony memory cards?
AlkaPhunk
05-08-2005, 05:08 PM
Nope, Memorysticks are Sony only memory cards.
So if you need to kepp on using memorystick, you'd rather stay with sony digital camera...
jbcm
05-08-2005, 07:56 PM
No, but San disks (compact flash) are so cheap you could get one on ebay for a good price.
dontblink182
05-10-2005, 08:00 PM
No, but San disks (compact flash) are so cheap you could get one on ebay for a good price.
Well, I really don't want to go through with the hassle of different memory cards so I guess the Canon is out the window.

Are there any known problems with the Sony camera?
jbcm
05-10-2005, 08:20 PM
Not that I know of but it just seems to be a bit limited. Read the review at this web sight or the other good place is at.

http://www.steves-digicams.com/2004_reviews/t1.html