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

[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.

[Aimz]

We will get a new compact camera before we have a bub as they are easier to carry around (in a nappy bag etc) to snap any crucial moments!

[Amaunet]

My DH and in-laws are REALLY into their cameras...stand still long enough and someone will take your photo LOL! They all (without exception) have Cannon. DH and I have an ixus as does BIL. Both SILs and MIL have Powershots. The ixus is smaller and we love it (an ours is 3 years old!) Quite a few of our friends have also bought the newer ixus cameras and are really happy. They are not the cheapest on the market, but I would highly recommend.

[Ellie]

Thanks for all your replies!

I went to Camera House this arvo...now thinking I might just get a really good compact Digital with a decent zoom (so it fits in the nappy bag lol!) and ....maybe a 'video' camera too! Poor DH...he was getting a tad frustrated with me! The high definition cameras look sooooo good...but start at $1400...mmmm....thinking thinking

[aussienic]

We have the fuji s5500. ( i think) absolutly love it. not a fan of the new fujis but haven't checked out the 10mp one yet..

if you want get one at a slightly cheaper price (any brand) I personally think ebay is the way to go. We shopped around inthe shops decided on what camera we wanted then went ebaying. We got ours brand new with a warranty off ebay for $50 less then the shops.. not much in the big scheme of thikngs but hey thats $50 more you can spend on bub

[queenbee]

We have the OLYMPUS FE-340, it is excellent, bought it from Myer. It also has a video function.

We have always liked Olympus. It's quite clear and we take a LOT of photos of our DD.