Buying a new camera before Bub's arrival...any suggestions?

[Aimz]

I have a Sony SLR 10 megapixle and it's FANTASTIC.

[lilcosmo]

Really depends on how much you want to spend? I can never go past a Canon. They make a great camera! Its always best to buy a camera from a store that specialises in cameras ie. not your Kmart/BigW etc. OR do your research at the camera store and then buy the same one from the retail chain (if its cheaper).

[Ellie]

Thanks ladies! I'm going to Camera House today as they have some good offers on and some extras thrown in...I was looking at the Sony SLR great to know you're happy with it
Amy. Does it do video as well?

[Aimz]

Mine doesn't - but we also have a video camera and I find that one to be much better. I think some of the Sony SLR's do come with video though.

[briggsy's girl]

we have a Nikon DLSR hun (i have d50, mum d40 and sil d70) - all love them - very easy to use!

we got a small video camera for our wedding, so i honestly haven't checked to see if the camera does video too - i "think" it does!

[Tam78]

WE have a old SLR that we also love (Nikon) and bought a Digital 2 years ago Cannon IXUS 60 has video and is brilliant we nearly splurged on a DSLR but decided not to and are so glad we didn't for us it is so good having a small camera that is easy to take everywhere that takes good photo's and we still have the old SLR if we want to use it. Best of both world's for us. SOoooo many choices out there GL

[ShootingStar]

I would absolutely recommend Canon when it comes to cameras. Along with Pentax they are the best out.. digital wise actually Canon i think is better.
It depends what type you want SLR or compact.. but i have a compact Canon IXUS. Camera before that was also a Canon IXUS, just upgraded the pixels. It is brilliant. Compact that it will fit in your pocket, nappy bag whatever.. but also the shots from it are stunning and clear. Not to mension it has a magnificent zoom.