Good website for cameras?

[Millie1]

I've had a quick search through the archives but can't find what I'm after ... there's a website which has been recommended many times for good deals on digital cameras. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Thanks!

i bought mine in boots its a fuji q1 its really good and only cost £60

Pixmania are good (and if you do a search for pixmania promotional code on google, you'll find a code that gives you a tenner off - just change the last two digits to the month you order in )

DO NOT touch internetcamerasdirect with a bargepole. They took my money without even knowing they could get me my camera, and were arrogant, rude and unhelpful. An unpleasant experience dealing with them.

Thanks! Pixmania was who I was thinking off - thanks for tip re Internetcamerasdirect HM - have just been on their website and will avoid like the plague!

That gives me a warm glow of satisfaction, Millie1 - pleased to know I've lost them a customer

amazon are always cheaper for electricals , my sony camcorder was £100 cheaper than in the sony shop!

I have bought from internetcamerasdirect and found them great, really helpful! Sorry to hear you had a bad experience with them hunkermunker.

Also try boots (10% off) and asda sometimes have good deals as well. As has already been suggested amazon and pixmania are also worth a try.

Are you looking for a particular one or just the best for a price?

Thanks everyone! Anachovies, at the moment I'm just daydreaming ... and planning. Am torn really - would loooove a digital SLR BUT at the same time want the compact, fits in handbag/pocket option so I guess that realisitically, for now, am looking at something like an IXUS. By next week I'll probably have changed my mind again!! Just really doing some research for now so that when I've saved enough pennies I can just go out and buy!

I've just bought a camera from Pixmania, alot cheaper than other places, and it came within a matter of days. So well worth a look.

Being a bit nosey Macwoozy but as a matter of interest what did you go for?

we got ours from Amazon

we used cameras2u.com, got an IXUS of some sort, very easy to use and small

another vote for Pixmania!!!

Amazon were pretty competitive with Pixmania (and free delivery)

Millie, I too wanted an SLR type. Settled for olympus 765
It has v good reviews and I am pleased with the results I get. Not too big but not as pocket sized as the Ixus.
Google for Steve's Digicam website - good stuff on how to choose a camera on there.

If you are still looking the 7 day shop has some very reasonable deals, good service too.

I got a Canon EOS300D from Pixmania. It's a fantastic camera, but the manual was in French (where Pixmania is based) which I was less than thrilled about. I had previously ordered a camera from Internetcamerasdirect and I emailed to see if I could cancel it and they were utterly charming and helpful about it, I have to say.

Oh yes, I would recommend 7dayshop too, loads of good deals.

We've used Ebuyer before and they seemed very efficient.

Millie1, I got myself a Nikon Coolpix 5200 camera, and I'm dead impressed. Really reasonably priced too. Takes superb photos, really easy to use. Has 15 scene modes and 3 x optical zoom. What really sold it to me was that the video had sound, unlike alot of the other ones that are around.

Sorry only just noticed that you had asked me, no doubt you've already bought a camera already.

Thanks for all the information. What's the 7 day shop - is there a website? Macwoozy - Nikon was one of the brands I'm considering so good to know that they're good. Won't be buying just now cos I want to go and have a good look in Jessops or somewhere before I buy.

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Amazingly detailed reviews at dpreview.com

tamum: Have you been happy with your Digital Rebel / EOS 300 ? I have a little one on the way and am considering the EOS350D as I find the shutter lag on the my small (and fabulous) IXUS 400 to mean I sometimes miss great shots (or else it takes several snaps to get something brill IYSWIM whilst on an SLR I know I would have got the shot first time). I take a fair few photos and have spent 20 years on a Canon AE1-P which was fab.

I'd still recommend the small Canon IXUS cameras to anyone though. Fantastic optics and low noise on the images. There is a new 7 MP just out IIRC.

Thanks for both these links! Hub2dee ... the 350D is what I'd love and the IXUS700 top of the affordable list! Keep us posted if you do get the 350D as to what you think!

Search Dealtime and Kelkoo, I bought a camera today via Dealtime at cameras2u.com free delivery over £100 and good bundle specials on accessories.

Oh, hub2dee, I would definitely recommend the 300D (and by extension, the 350D!). I love it love it love it. I had a Nikon Coolpix before and the shutter lag drove me round the bend- it's hopeless with children, you constantly miss the moment. The skin tones with flash were also really poor. I used to have an AE1, many years ago, so this has felt like coming home. There is absolutely no discernable shutter lag, and the skin tones are absolutely perfect, even with flash. Mine came with the Sigma 18-55 mm lens which is really versatile, but I have now bought an EF 50mm f1.8 lens, as I really prefer portrait-y shots in natural light, and the aperture just wasn't big enough on the 18-55. The 18-55 is great for out and about stuff though. I honestly don't think you'll regret buying the 350D, and when your dd is here you'll be very glad you have it