Digital Camera Deals Wire

Canon G11 at $439: serious but not SLR-big

2009-12-17T14:20:00.000-08:00

If you are looking for a serious digital camera, but do not want to go to the world of SLRs and lenses and hassle and high prices, then, one of your options - if not the only option - if the Canon G11 going for $439 with free S&H by Amazon.com.

This has a nice feature set, and is modest in the number of megapixels (ten), which is a plus these days. Obviously, you cannot expect this to outperform digital SLRs, since their sensors are much larger and they have more advanced electronics. But with this camera you get more convenience and flexibility at a much smaller package.

Fuji Finepix F70EXR for $199

2009-12-17T11:16:00.000-08:00

If you are looking for a small compact camera but don't want to give up on zooming, then you may want to investigate the Fujifilm Finepix F70EXR offered by Amazon.com for $199 with free standard S&H.

The camera has a 10-times optical zoom with stabilization, and also Fuji's own SuperCCD EXR sensor.

There are plenty of choices out there but look at the price - for the price of a typical compact camera with a 3-times or 4-times optical zoom, you can get one with a 10-times.

This should go without saying, but you can expect some compromises with this type of a design. It is simply illogical to expect this camera to perform like a $500+ advanced compact, or like one of those drooled-upon f2.8 SLR telephoto lenses.

Nikon Coolpix S1000pj (with built-in projector) for $360

2009-12-17T08:31:00.000-08:00

If you are the Engadget-loving type, and hang out at Gimzodo a lot, and even visit Akihabara News in the middle of the night in the hopes of some exciting new gadgets from Japan, then you are probably the ideal candidate for the new Coolpix camera with the built-in projector, the Coolpix S1000pj.

The current price offered at Amazon.com is $360, and this include the usual free shipping from Amazon.

This is the only digital camera right now that has a built-in projector. Obviously, with the CES 2010 trade show coming up during the first week of January 2010, it is quite possible that other manufactures may follow suit, and come up with their own cameras with projection functionality.

But at least for now, the S1000pj is the only game in town...

Flip for these free accessories

2009-12-17T06:09:00.000-08:00

If you flip for the Flip camcorder, then you will flip twice when you hear Amazon.com is offering two free accessories when you purchase one of the eligible Flip camcorder models.

There are three Flips to chose from, two UltraHD and one MinoHD, all 120 minutes in terms of storage. The accessory choices are nice too, you can pick two out of nine different ones!

But don't wait to make up your mind - this promotion ends at the close of business on Friday December 18, 2009.

Free 4gb memory card with Canon Powershots

2009-12-17T03:11:00.000-08:00

Everybody likes free - free shipping and free 4gb Kingston SDHC memory cards is what Amazon.com is offering when you purchase select Canon Powershot digital cameras.

These are competitively priced cameras, it's not like they are clearing out old models. It includes hot cameras, like the compact S90, the superzoom SX20 IS, SX200 IS and SX120 IS, a number of the cutie Elphs (SD780, SD960, SD1200), and the AA-powered A1100 IS.

Great deal: Nikon L20 (red color) for just $81

2009-12-17T00:53:00.000-08:00

It's hard to really ask for more for just $81. That is the price Amazon.com asks for the red Nikon Coolpix L20. This is not chopped meat - it is a camera with plenty of features considering the price, including a 3-inch LCD, face detection, 3.6 times optical zoom, 10 megapixel sensor. It takes AA batteries (rechargeables a good idea!), and the easy to find SD/SDHC/MMC cards in terms of storage.

But that's not all friends. They also offer a free one year subscription to Wired (the magazine), as well as a coupon for a free 12-month photo calendar from Shutterfly.

Those are the freebies, you also get an additional 40% off discount on the price of the DigiPower DPS 3000 charger and battery kit. This looks promising - it is a three hour charger and comes with four AA rechargeable nimh batteries. Its current price is $13, but if you buy it together with the L20, in the same order, both from Amazon.com of course, you can get it for 40% off $13 which roughly comes out to about $7.80. It even has a car charger!

All that for $81 :-) Grab yours now?

Panasonic LZ10K - get it for under $110

2009-11-25T22:19:00.000-08:00

There are many digital cameras at around $100 these days. One of them is the more solid and less fashionable Panasonic Lumix LZ10-K, in black body color. You can have it delivered to you for $100 plus $9 shipping fee from J&R World at Amazon.com.

This solid camera has a ten megapixel sensor, with a five times optical-zoom lens, it takes SD/MMC memory cards and AA batteries which you can find easily anywhere in the world.

Better yet for those who want to slowly learn more about photography, it also features manual exposure control, along with shutter priority and aperture priority. This a good way to learn, although the effect of these controls are more pronounced on SLRs and DSLRs.

Fuji J28 with 2gb card and case for just $80

2009-11-22T22:44:00.000-08:00

This is a nice bundled deal offered by the great Amazon.com. You can get the Fuji J28 Finepix with a bonus 2gb Fujifilm SD memory card and a Case Logic DCB-16 compact camera case for free. The price is $80 and it includes free shipping and handling.

This is a great price, since you get the memory card and the case which go for about $10 each. The camera has a ten megapixel sensor, and a three-times optical zoom lens. It takes lithium-ion re-chargable batteries (just like the ones in the cell-phones) and the common SD/MMC memory cards.

It's hard to find a better deal for $80!

Samsung SL30 for just $79

2009-11-14T15:53:00.000-08:00

Where else are you going to find a P&S digital camera from a brand-name manufacturer with a 3-times optical zoom lens for $79? At Amazon.com, that's where. The camera in question is the Samsung SL30, in black body color, with a ten-megapixel sensor, a three-times optical zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD display. It also records 30fps video, takes the common SD/SDHC/MMC memory cards, and has the all-important face detection.

It goes without saying, you can't reasonably expect a $79 camera perform like a $500 digital SLR, so make sure you have the proper expectations if you are jumping in this deal.

You can find out more about it through the customer reviews published at the aforementioned page, and also by checking the various camera review websites (or use the search engines).

Canon SX200 IS can be yours for $292

2009-11-13T01:24:00.000-08:00

Looking for a stylish super-zoom digital camera from Canon? How about the black black Canon SX20 IS offered for $292 with free shipping and handling by Amazon.com?

It has a 12-megapixel sensor with a 12 times optical zoom with of course image stabilization, and a 3 inch LCD display on the back. This has some versatility as the lens starts at 28mm wide. It takes the common SD/SDHC memory card and takes proprietary lithium-ion rechargeable batteries.

But that's not the only option. There are plenty of options at this price-range. However, many people prefer or at least trust the Canon name.

Two Tamron zoom lenses for $190

2009-10-31T02:27:00.000-07:00

For Canon users looking for affordable zoom lenses for the film SLRs and digital SLRs, we have a special for you. For $190, you can have the Tamron 28-80mm and 75-300mm lenses. These are for the Canon EOS mount.

The lenses work on both SLRs and DSLRs, but please keep in mind that they are entry-level lenses, and considering the price, you can't expect them to perform the same way $1000 lenses do.

Casio EX-Z33 for $100 (multiple cameras)

2009-10-30T23:24:00.001-07:00

If you are looking for a starter digital camera with a 3X zoom lens, one of the options is the Casio EX-Z33, available in multiple cool colours at Amazon.com.

It sports a ten megapixel sensor, a three-times optical zoom lens, a 2.5-inch display, face detection, movie recording in the 16:9 aspect ratio that matches your widescreen HDTVs, SD/SDHC memory cards, and proprietary re-chargeable lithium-ion battery (like the cell-phones).

Sony Cybershot W290 (silver) down to $176

2009-10-27T12:35:00.000-07:00

Sony fanboys this is for you! If you are looking for a Cybershot camera that is above the entry-level but below $200, this may be of interest to you. The Sony W290 (silver) goes for $176 with free shipping and handling by the very profitable Amazon.com, who perhaps decided to share some of the profits by discounting cameras :) (NOT!)

The W290 has a five-times optical zoom that starts at the digital equivalent of 28mm wide-angle, and has the usual amenities you would expect from a 2009 model year camera.

But, as all cameras, it has its pros and cons, so be sure to check the internets for reviews by some of the well-known camera and technology review sites so you can get a good look at it before making the $purchase$ decision.

Fuji Finepix A170 yours for just $79

2009-10-27T11:37:00.000-07:00

If you want to get a digital camera for less, say $79 with free shipping, then check out Amazon.com, where Amazon is offering the Fuji Finepix A170 for $79 with free shipping and handling.

This is not a bad price, considering the camera has a three times optical zoom, a 2.7-inch LCD display, a ten megapixel sensor, takes the common AA batteries and the common SD/SDHC memory cards, and even includes a coupon code for 55 free prints from Shutterfly.com.

As usual, we highly recommend using rechargeable AA batteries, not single-use, since they are better for your wallet, and also better for the environment. If you look around your house, you will notice a number of small devices are using AA batteries. Switching to rechargeables may have the hassle of re-charging, but you only pay for them once!

And if you are not draining them quickly, also be sure to consider batteries with low self-discharge rates, like the Sanyo Eneloop.

Casio EX-Z33BK (black) shipping for $100

2009-10-25T20:10:00.000-07:00

Nothing like paying just $100 and getting a digital camera with a zoom lens. Especially if you were one of the early adopters of digital cameras and paid four figures for a camera with specs that were nowhere near as high as this camera! So, this very moment, Amazon.com is offering the black Casio EX-Z33 for $100 with free shipping.

But wait! There's more! (As they say in info-mercials). You also get fifty-five free prints from Shutterfly. You get a coupon code which you can redeem at your convenience for the fifty-five prints.

The camera has ten megapixels, and a three-times optical zoom lens, with a two-and-a-half inch LCD display. It takes the easy to find SD/sDHC/MMC memory cards and has a rechargeable lithium-ion battery like a cell-phone.

Hot for Sony fans: Cybershot W290 for $195

2009-10-09T23:09:00.000-07:00

If you are into Sony cameras, and you are looking for a Cybershot point and shoot digital camera, then look no further than the black Sony W290, which has now dropped in price to $195 with free shipping and handling.

This is a nice price, it was selling for over $200 for most of the time! And as a bonus, this camera starts at wide angle, the digital equivalent of 28mm, which is a nice plus for group portraits and landscapes.

Of course don't expect to turn into the next Ansel Adams or Annie L just because it has wide-angle :-)

Canon Powershot E1 (blue) shipped for $140

2009-10-07T23:32:00.000-07:00

If you are looking for a decently priced Canon Powershot camera that takes AA batteries, then head on over to Amazon.com, where they are offering the Canon E1 (blue) for $140 with free shipping. The order in this case is fulfilled by Amazon.com proper, while the seller is Pavilion Electronics.

Fufilled by Amazon is a low(er) risk way to buy items from third-party sellers, because you are dealing directly with Amazon.com, not with the third-party seller.

The camera, in a blue nutshell, has a ten megapixel sensor, a four times optical zoom lens, and the common SD/SDHC/MMC memory cards.

Sony Cybershot T90 (black) ships for $236

2009-10-06T23:16:00.003-07:00

The black Sony Cybershot T90 has had another discount, you can now obtain it for $236 with free shipping and handling at Amazon.com, offered by the Great River herself.

This is a camera with a folded-optics lens, and has the style and pizazz of the Sony T-series of fashionable cameras.

But do keep in mind, this camera uses Memory-Stick memory-cards, not the standard SD/SDHC cards. So, if you don't already have MemorySticks, then you would need to buy at least one memory card!

Although it is always a good idea to have more than one memory-card, a minimum of two is a much better starting point!

Panasonic LZ10K for under $130

2009-10-06T11:48:00.000-07:00

One of the very affordable options yet not a bad camera choice, is the Panasonic LZ10K, offered by different sellers at Amazon for under $130. The camera has a ten-megapixel sensor, with a 5X stabilized zoom lens, takes the easy to find AA batteries (re-chargeable or not), and the affordable SD, SDHC, MMC memory cards! There are 41 customer reviews of it over at the Amazon page, so check them out if you are not familiar with it.

Sony DPF-D70 yours for $70 (Monday deal only)

2009-10-05T00:12:00.000-07:00

This deal is only good for today, Monday October 5, in the year of 2009, so don't delay, don't forget! Amazon.com is offering the Sony DPF-D70 digital picture frame for $70 with free shipping and handling as their featured Gold Box Deal of the Day! There is a limit of one digiframe per customer. No rebates to worry about!

This digiframe has a 800x480 resolution, with a 15:9 aspect ratio, a 7-inch LCD display, 256MB of internal memory, but also takes memory cards and USB B-type connectors. It can do various slide and shows and dog and pony shows with the pictures.

And don't be afraid that it can't read your high-megapixel shots - it can read files up to 100MB big and 48-megapixels long. Not that it would make sense to put a 20-megapixel file on a 800x480 digital picture frame, but I digress!

More details and close to 60 user-reviews can be found at the Amazon product page.

Samsung HZ15w yours for $265

2009-10-04T00:29:00.000-07:00

If you are a fan of Samsung digital cameras, and are looking for a compact-sized super-zoom camera, you could be interested in the Samsung HZ15w, which currently goes for $265 at Amazon.com, with free shipping and handling!

It has a twelve-megapixel sensor with a ten-times optical zoom lens which bears the well-known name of Schneider. The camera has a 3-inch LCD display, and image stabilization. It has a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, and writes the images and movies on the SD/SDHC memory cards.

$99 camera - the Panasonc DMC-LZ8K

2009-09-26T11:07:00.000-07:00

For the gadget freaks out there who love to use and re-use their re-chargeable AA-size batteries, we have a hot deal. For a mere $99, you can get the Panasonic DMC-LZ8K. This is sold by Beach-Cameras at Amazon.com. Free shipping and handling is included.

It has an eight-megapixel sensor with a five-times optical zoom lens with image stabilization, which Panasonic calls MegaOIS. It has a 2.5-inch LCD display, and its lens starts at 32mm wide. Not quite wide-wide, but wider than most compact digital camera out there.

It's really hard to get a better brand new-in-box digital camera for $99!

Fujifilm F70 discounted to $242

2009-09-26T03:02:00.000-07:00

For those of you who have a special place in their photographic hearts for the Fujifilm Super-CCD sensors, we have some good news. The Finepix F70 EXR has dropped in price to $242, with the usual free Super Saver shipping offered by Amazon.com.

The camera started out at $280, so it's already a near-$40 discount. The camera features a 10x zoom lens but it has a rather slim profile, all things considered.

It is the first compact and slim zoom by Fuji in recent years. It uses a smaller SuperCCD sensor than what most of the other Fujifilm Finepix cameras use, so it may not provide the same level of benefits as it does on the 1/1.6" sensors.

Having said all these, a $242 price on a slim-zoom camera is certainly a nice price!

And as always, be sure to check sample pictures, user and professional reviews, and online forums for opinions and questions.

Sony Cybershot W290 reaches the $200 price range

2009-09-25T22:45:00.000-07:00

Hey Sony fans, if you like your Cybershots, and you like wide-angle photography with the compact digital cameras, you can get the 2009-model Cybershot W290, in your choice of color, for around $200 at Amazon.

This is the Amazon-proper price, but if you want to buy from one of their third-party sellers, you can save even more. But be careful with third-party sellers. Only buy from names you know and trust. If it's a seller you don't know of, make sure you first spend some time doing some research and such.

Especially if the price is lower than everybody else. That is of course not to say not to trust every third-party seller, but just like on eBay, exercise caution!

Fuji Finepix A170 for just $84 (free shipping, bonus book!)

2009-09-23T20:53:00.000-07:00

If you are the thrifty type of buyer, we have something that might get you excited. For just $84, with free shipping included, you can get the Fuji Finepix A170. And as a bonus, you also receive a code that gets you a free 7x9 inch photo-book courtesy of Shutterfly. A $20 value they say.

Regardless of the free photo-book promo, paying $84 for a ten-megapixel camera, with a three-times optical zoom lens, and AA batteries is not. Unlike some of the older Fuji digital cameras, the newer models accept the SD and SDHC memory cards, which are the most affordable and more commonly used. So you are also getting the most thrifty combination of batteries and memory cards.

Because, unlike proprietary batteries, you can always buy AA batteries, be they alkaline, lithium or rechargeable. We do recommend rechargeable, because you can recharge them many many times, and you can use them in all sorts of other gadgets, not just this camera. More earth-friendly!