Going to buy a digital camera

**BereniceUK** · 5th March 2009, 18:23

So,any suggestions as to what I should buy? Not really looking for a top of the range model,as long as it easy to use and I can get good results with it. And I'd prefer something compact as I travel light and by foot and public transport so carrying a large camera is not a good idea. Also the larger the camera the more obvious it is to a potential thief. The price isn't a stumbling block.

**yamahapaul** · 5th March 2009, 18:31

Whats your preference? SLR, compact or bridge?

**BereniceUK** · 5th March 2009, 18:42

Now you've lost me! All I want is a camera I can point at what I want to photograph and then click on a button. Nothing fancy,just plain and simple.

**Indy500** · 5th March 2009, 18:49

Canon IXUS950IS

I love it, I love it, I love it! Does exactly as it says on the tin...and came recommended to me too, so I am handing this mantle...this pearl of wisdom on.

**yamahapaul** · 5th March 2009, 19:24

Go SLR, more control and greater flexibility to be creative, you can make life as hard or as easy for yourself with one, but at least you've got the choice and less limitations

**BereniceUK** · 27th April 2009, 21:27

Okay,so I've decided which camera I'm going to get. The problem is - do I buy one here at a cost of around £330-340 or get one when I go over to the US in June at a much cheaper price? If I get one in the US how will I stand if it turns out to be faulty when I get it back over here?

**chedd** · 28th April 2009, 11:55

I have bought loads of stuff from electrical stores from the U.S over the years and to be honest I have never experienced a problem.

Do be aware most manufacturer's will not support products purchased from other parts of the world. When I tried to update and register my Ixus online, it had a quick look at my camera firmware, saw it was U.S spec and would only let me register an American address !!!!! I had the same issue with a $250.00 Samsung mp3 player.....very annoying. You can get round it by blowing a European spec version of firmware....but this is not for the fainthearted

Most equipment including cameras have different names and software versions that will not be supported by your country of residence. I don't know why this is

That said, most stuff I have bought has worked as expected and I have not had to return it........which is very fortunate. Are you sure it works out any cheaper buying it in the U.S ? The way the pound has dropped against the dollar is frightening !!

Good luck

P.S which camera have you decided on ?