Calling All Camera Experts

I'm sending in my freedigitalcameras.com account for approval soon and I want opinions on which camera I should get. Here are the cameras and descriptions

Canon PowerShot S500 5MP

li 5.1 megapixel, 3x optical zoom
li 4.1x digital/12x combine zoom
li 1.5" LCD screen
li 9-point AiAF system for instant, precise focus
li Capture 30-sec movie clips with sound
li Print directly to PictBridge-compatible printers
li Uses CompactFlash Card
li Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
li 6.5 oz.

Kodak EasyShare Z740 5MP

li 5 megapixel, 10x optical zoom
li 5x digital zoom
li 1/8 - 1/1700 sec shutter speed
li 1.8" LCD screen
li Uses SD memory card
li Rechargeable Ni-MH or AA type batteries
li 10.1 oz.

Nikon CoolPix 7900 7.1MP

li 7.1 megapixel, 3x optical zoom
li 4x digital zoom
li 4 - 1/2000 sec shutter speed
li 2" LCD screen
li Shoot from 16 different scene modes
li Shoot QuickTime movies up to 30fps
li In-camera red-eye fix Print directly to PictBridge-compatible printers
li Uses SD memory card
li Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
li 5.3 oz.

Sony Cyber-shot DSCM1 5.1MP

li 5.1 megapixel, 3x optical zoom
li Unique vertical design
li 6x digital zoom
li Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar lens
li 1/8 - 1/1000 sec shutter speed
li 2.5" swivel hybrid LCD screen
li MPEG4 capability
li Uses memory stick duo
li Lithium-ion battery
li 0.4 lbs

Sony DSC-T7 5.1MP

li 5.1 megapixel, 3x optical zoom
li Thinnest Cyber-shot digital camera from Sony
li Only 5/8" thick, 4.1 oz.
li Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens
li 1/8 - 1/1000 sec shutter speed
li 2.5" LCD screen
li Uses Memory Stick Duo
li Rechargeable InfoLithium battery

I'm leaning towards the Canon just because my dad has the S400 and it's worked pretty well.

I would choose the Canon also. I prefer camera's that use CompactFlash because they are faster and cheaper. Sony Mem. sticks are ridiculously expensive. I have the Canon A95 and love it. The big advantage to the Kodak is the 10X optical zoom, but Kodak's are shit.

i love my A95 also the only negative side to the A95 is it eats up batteries

[quote6ccaa67111="Stroid"]i love my A95 also the only negative side to the A95 is it eats up batteries[/quote6ccaa67111]I bought some nice rechargable batteries and they work great. Last for over a month on one charge.

what batts are they i would love to get some good ones? And how much?

Yeah seriously! Are there better batteries for the Sony T7? Probably not since it's so unique...

[quote7f29123c6a="Stroid"]what batts are they i would love to get some good ones? And how much?[/quote7f29123c6a]They brand i got is Maha. The are rated very good. This is the seller i bought from on ebay. They also have a website to buy from them directlly. I think I paid around $35 for 12 batteries, cases, and a charger. I would go with 2300mah or higher.
http//stores.ebay.com/Thomas-Distributing_W0QQssPageNameZviQ3asibQ3astoreviewQQtZkm

thanks Peinecone

welcome D

You can't beat the canon quality. I had an A60 for a long time until it was stolen and the features/build quality is just excellent. Although I'd prefer it use SD to keep the size down a bit. The metal casing is really nice.

The Canon is the best.
However, I don't like the Sxxx series. Don't get me wrong, it's a perfect gift for someone who is not into photography - easy to use, and makes (somewhat) good pictures. However, I really miss the features the Axx series has. Go to www.dpreview.com and www.stevesdigicams.com for high-quality reviews of all the cameras.

[quoted769e6d913="Phbs83"]The Canon is the best.
However, I don't like the Sxxx series. Don't get me wrong, it's a perfect gift for someone who is not into photography - easy to use, and makes (somewhat) good pictures. However, I really miss the features the Axx series has. Go to www.dpreview.com and www.stevesdigicams.com for high-quality reviews of all the cameras.[/quoted769e6d913]I agree. I would get the Sony with the most value and sell it, then buy the A95. Great camera.

[quote2035c89843]I would get the Sony with the most value and sell it[/quote2035c89843]

Which Sony camera has the most value? Are you suggesting I get it and sell it?

M1 )

I think the DSCM1 has the highest value

Oh alright, thank you all for the help. Appreciate it.

If your going to keep it dont get the M1, it has very bad picture quality (in comparison to others)

The T7 rocks. Thought it was weird looking but I saw it in person at Best buy an its really slim and sleek.

I love mine!

if your going to keep it, Canon all the freakin way!

if you're going to sell it, then go for the sony M1.

it takes video i believe, but a good camera shouldnt be able/allowed to take video. thyats not what makes a camera good lol.

I got the Cybershot, and its nice, but the battery lasts less than an hour, and if you dont hold the camera still, it gets really blurry. Just something you have to get used to.

i was about to get the kodak z740 because the 10x optical zoom seemed awesome but alll the reviews on it were awful. Im gona buy the Sony
dsc p200 (7.2 megapixels 3x optical zoon)

the M1 has video capability.

With a 1gb stick you can record up to a freakin' hour!

SOOO SWEET

[quoted76d738257="wood"]the M1 has video capability.

With a 1gb stick you can record up to a freakin' hour!

SOOO SWEET[/quoted76d738257]

What did you think of the picture quality, wood? My girlfriend ordered that one and she's worried she won't get good quality (I got the Sony T7 and I love it).