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stephenstern   05-20-2008 at 07:55:36 PM

Hey, im from UK, but going to USA in september, im looking to get a good camera for less and im sure they will cost less there than over here!!

What voltage are they in usa?? :-| wanna make sure it will work over here in UK!!

ill pay around $200 which is about £100.

any recommendations?

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rexter   05-22-2008 at 04:22:32 AM
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What camera are you looking for and did you have something in mind? Have you check any camera in UK? something to compare about when you come to US.

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stephenstern   05-22-2008 at 10:49:48 AM
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i really dont know to be honist, i want something nicely sized which i can put in my pocket, i hear the panasonic lumix are good, but i have no personal experience

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Jim125   05-23-2008 at 08:43:02 AM
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Hello guys,
I recommend you a website which can provide you some good camera with good quality and cheapest price from China.
http://www.onvon.com/digital-cameracamcorder-c-71.html

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stephenstern   05-23-2008 at 10:22:23 AM
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tx, id rather get one in US than oner the net. :)

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rexter   05-23-2008 at 11:22:28 PM
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Here some places where you can read review about cameras.

http://dpreview.com/

http://www.steves-digicams.com/hardware_reviews.html

http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/

http://www.digitalreview.ca/

http://www.dcviews.com/

With your price range something you might want to consider are:

FUJI FINEPIX Z20

FUJI FINEPIX A920

PANASONIC DMCFS3S

PANASONIC DMCLZ8S

CANON POWERSHOT A590 IS


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stephenstern   05-24-2008 at 01:04:55 PM
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the panasonics look like the better image quality there. the fs3s seems good.

whats the power over there? will the chargers etc work with UK power?

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dmroeder   05-24-2008 at 09:32:49 PM
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B&H photo and Video is a good place to buy from.

As far as power, here it's 120VAC @ 60HZ.

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stephenstern   05-24-2008 at 10:19:53 PM
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i think in uk its 230? this gonna be a problem? or will they have a switch/auto adgust thing?

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stephenstern   05-24-2008 at 10:43:19 PM
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on reviews, the Canon IXUS 85 IS seems fantastic.

anyone tell me what its going for over in USA?

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dmroeder   05-25-2008 at 07:45:10 AM
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You are correct about UK voltage. 240VAC @ 50HZ. The charger for my camera will work with both voltages, but I believe your sockets are different than ours, so you might need an adapter to be able to plug it in.

As for the price, it shouldn't be very hard to find on the internet. check cnet.com

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stephenstern   05-25-2008 at 01:29:37 PM
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adaptors are fine. i could even chop the end of and put a uk plug on it. as long as it works on uk voltage.

i cant find the Canon IXUS 85 IS on cnet


Message edited by stephenstern on 05-25-2008 at 03:54:48 PM
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Jim125   05-28-2008 at 09:04:07 AM
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Hi guy,
Maybe you got a good choice!!
Good Luck for you.
Would you mind share your time in our website!!may you will find interest..



www.onvon.com

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dmroeder   05-28-2008 at 04:49:20 PM
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I admit stephenstern, I didn't spend much time searching, but that model number seems strange. I wonder if it is a UK model? I did find a bit of info on it, but nothing on the USA Canon website.

 

Where will you be in the US?


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stephenstern   05-28-2008 at 05:00:20 PM
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orlando, florida, :) i think its 850 IS?

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rexter   05-29-2008 at 01:31:55 AM
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Most transformers that is sold in AMERICA now a days have Auto Voltage or Dual Voltage the only thing you might need is the adaptor that plug to the wall socket/outlet.

Note: If you think that the price of the camera you're getting from the US is not that far from what you get at UK then I would sudgest to get it from UK instead of the US. Warranty and Return Policy comes to mind, you'll never know if you need one of those service before whatever or whichever policy expired. Check with CANON UK if warranty applies 100 percent of the product you get from abroad.

850 IS is a good camera, hopefully you'll enjoy much what the it's offering and not bothered of what you think you are missing from it.


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dmroeder   05-29-2008 at 04:16:44 AM
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Here is a deal from Newegg on the SD870IS. From what I can tell, it's the same camera with a bigger screen. Maybe the 870 is a bit newer than the 850? At any rate, it's $259 + $9 shipping and comes with a 2gig card.

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stephenstern   06-10-2008 at 03:21:00 PM
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how much are cameras in shops over there? not online, they always vary

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rexter   06-11-2008 at 05:31:49 AM
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One of Canada's retail store. http://www.henrys.com/webapp/wcs/s [...] Preference

One of USA retail store. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/shop [...] meras.html

Sometimes store that carry only one brand of cameras sales for less.


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