Which is better to take;
Scenery,Portrait pictures and closeup's.
Sorry about the mass info.
First one:

Image Sensor
Total Pixels 1/2.3" CCD
Effective Pixels 10.0MP
Lens
Optical Zoom 15X
Digital Zoom 5.7X
Focus Range 0.39" - Infinity (Macro)
35 mm Equivalent 27.6mm - 414mm
Autofocus System Area/Multi/Center/Continuous AF
Viewfinder & Monitor
Viewfinder Type Electronic Viewfinder or LCD Screen
LCD Monitor 2.7"
Flash
Built-in Flash Yes
Flash Range 1.6' - 21.0'
Aperture & Exposure
Aperture Range f/3.5 - f/10.8
Shutter Speed Range 4 - 1/1000 Seconds
Evaluative Metering Mode Yes
Centre-Weighted Average Metering Mode No
Spot Metering Mode Yes
Other Metering Modes None
ISO Sensitivity Auto/100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400
Exposure Compensation +/- 1 EV In 1/3 Steps
Still Image Features
Self-Timer 2 Or 10 Seconds
Continuous Shooting - Highest Quality 13.5 fps
Continuous Shooting - Medium Quality Info Not Available
Continuous Shooting - Lowest Quality Info Not Available
Video Features
Video Modes Yes
Storage
Internal Memory 55MB
Digital Storage Media SD/SDHC
Included Storage Medium Size No
Still Image File Formats JPEG
Movie File Formats MPEG-4
Playback
Image Playback Modes 1 Yes
Interfaces
Computer Interface USB 2.0
Video Output NTSC/PAL
Audio Output Yes
PictBridge No
Other Connection Type No
Power
AC Adapter Optional - Sold Separately
Battery Type & Quantity 4 x AA Alkaline or NiMH
Auto Off Function Yes
Included Software
Computer Compatibility Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS
Included in the Box
Batteries 4 x AA Alkaline
Battery Charger No
Computer Interface Cable USB
Cables A/V Cable
Strap Yes
Software FinePix Viewer
Manual Yes
Other Lens Cap
Physical Features
Dimensions - Width 11.1 cm
Dimensions - Height 7.9 cm
Dimensions - Depth 7.6 cm
Weight (with Batteries) 390 g
Manufacturer Warranty - Parts 2 Years
Manufacturer Warranty - Labour 2 Years

OR (AGAIN SORRY FOR MASS INFORMATION)
Second one:

Image Sensor
Total Pixels 10.0 MP
Effective Pixels 10.0 MP
Lens
Optical Zoom 12x
Digital Zoom 5.7x
Focus Range 2 cm - Infinity
35 mm Equivalent 33 mm - 396 mm
Autofocus System Active (Area; Multi; Centre; Tracking)
Viewfinder & Monitor
Viewfinder Type 0.2 Inch FLCD
LCD Monitor 2.7 Inch TFT Colour
Flash
Built-in Flash Yes
Flash Range 0.3 m - 8.7 m
Aperture & Exposure
Aperture Range f/2.8 - f/8.0
Shutter Speed Range 8 - 1/2000 Seconds
Evaluative Metering Mode Yes
Centre-Weighted Average Metering Mode Yes
Spot Metering Mode Yes
Other Metering Modes No
ISO Sensitivity 64 - 6400
Exposure Compensation ±2 Stops in 1/3-Stop Increments
Still Image Features
Self-Timer 2 Sec. or 10 Sec.
Continuous Shooting - Highest Quality 1.4 fps
Continuous Shooting - Medium Quality 3.3 fps For 6 Frames
Continuous Shooting - Lowest Quality 7.5 fps For 15 Frames
Video Features
Video Modes AVI Movie with Sound
Storage
Internal Memory 23 MB
Digital Storage Media SD; SDHC
Included Storage Medium Size No
Still Image File Formats JPEG (EXIF Ver 2.2)
Movie File Formats AVI (Motion JPEG)
Playback
Image Playback Modes 1 Single; Slide Show; Face Detection; Trim
Interfaces
Computer Interface USB; USB 2.0 High Speed
Video Output NTSC/PAL
Audio Output Included in Video Output
PictBridge Yes
Other Connection Type No
Power
AC Adapter AC5-VX (Optional)
Battery Type & Quantity 4 x AA Alkaline
Auto Off Function Yes - User Selectable
Included Software
Computer Compatibility PC & Mac
Included in the Box
Batteries 4 x AA Alkaline
Battery Charger No
Computer Interface Cable USB
Cables A/V Cable
Strap Yes
Software Finepix Viewer Software
Manual Yes
Other Lens Cap
Physical Features
Dimensions - Width 10.3 cm
Dimensions - Height 7.3 cm
Dimensions - Depth 6.8 cm
Weight (with Batteries) 324 g
Manufacturer Warranty - Parts 2 Year
Manufacturer Warranty - Labour 2 Year

!! Only good place to get Cameras around here is future shop, so if you have another good suggestion that is under 450$ please tell me. !!

Ummm.. what is the camera called? Canon? Nikon? What model of camera?

For $450 - you can probably get a decent SLR ... a Nikon D60 is like $400.

The Nikon D60 is out of my price range, unless you know a better shop than futureshop that sells cameras
Our price: $579.99
Discount: -$30.00
Sale Price: $549.99

The only SLR in my price range they offer is this
Olympus E-volt 10.0MP Digital SLR Camera (E-420) With 14-42mm Lens KitDigital Features
Colour Filter System Primary Colour Filter (RGB)
Colour Space sRGB Adobe RGB
Data Interface USB 2.0 Highspeed
ISO 100 - 1600
Jpeg Yes
Megapixels 10.0MP
Other Formats Not Listed
Processor Truepic III
Raw Yes
Raw+Jpeg Yes
Sensor Type LIVE MOS Sensor
Video Interface Not Provided By Manufacturer
Video Output Format NTSC/PAL Selectable
Memory
Compact Flash I/II (CF) Yes
Memory Stick Pro/Pro Duo No
Microdrive No
Secure Digital (SD) No
Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) No
Auto Focus
AF Assist Beam No
AF Point Selection Auto/Option Selectable
AF Points 3-Point Multiple AF
AF Type TTL Phase difference detection
Focusing Modes 1 Single AF / Cont AF
Focusing Modes 2 MF/S-AF+MF/C-AF+MF
Shutter
Self-Timer Yes
Shutter Lag Not Listed
Shutter Speeds 2 - 1/4000 Seconds
Shutter Type Computerized Focal-Plane Shutter
Exposure
Auto White Balance Yes
Exposure Compensation Yes
White Balance Bracketing ±7 Steps in each A-B/G-M axis
White Balance Settings 1 Lamp Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2
White Balance Settings 2 Lamp Fluorescent 3
Drive
Drive Modes Single Frame / Sequential
Drive Modes 2 Self-Timer / Remote
Max Burst Jpeg Approx. 3.5 fps
Max Burst Other Format Not Listed
Max Burst Raw Max 6 frames
Max Burst Raw+JPEG Not Listed
Flash
Built-in Flash Type Retractable Auto-popup
Flash Guide No. 12
Flash Metering System Up to ±2 EV in 1/3 EV Steps
Flash Sync Yes
Recycling Time Approx. 3 Seconds
LCD Features
LCD Resolution Approx. 230,000 Pixels
LCD Size 2.7"
Live Preview Yes
Included Lens
35mm Equivalent 28-84mm
Filter Size 58 mm
Lens Frame Colour Black
Lens range 14-42mm
Lens Weight 190 g
Model Number 261055
Stabilized No
Power
Additional Compatible Batteries (not inc) Not Provided By Manufacturer
Back-up Battery No
Battery Type Lithium-Ion
Included Battery Model Lithium-Ion
Power Saving Modes Available (1,3,5,10 min.,off Selectable)
Body Features
Body Colour Black
Cable Release Yes
Depth of Field Preview Yes
Dust Reduction Yes
Focal Length Conversion Factor Not Listed
Included In Box See The Features Section
Intelligent Shoe Yes
Languages Supported English/French/Spanish/Portuguese
Lens Mount Four Thirds Mount
Low Pass Filter No
Viewfinder Type Eye-level Single-lens Reflex
Physical Features
Depth 5.3 cm
Height 5.3 cm
Warranty Labour 2 Years
Warranty Parts 2 Years
Weight 380 g (Body Only)
Width 12.95 cm

This post was edited by RaneBowz on May 25 2009 05:32pm

I think you should get that Olympus. Well I don't know much about their cameras but at least it's a DSLR with a large sensor unlike the specs you posted in the first post.



That camera looks like a pos to me because of the tiny sensor so expect pictures taken at higher than ISO 200 being from noisy to super extremely mega uber noisy at around ISO 800 and higher lol.

I think the image sensor in Olympus E-volt is around 5 times larger than those in most of those point and shoot cameras.

This post was edited by Futurama on May 25 2009 08:19pm

Olympus.

Anything > D40. in my opinion.

Alright, I think I'm going with the Olympus.

Sorry about bumping a thread but its been about 2 days and I really need to know what to get.

uhh this?



If you really in need of a camera now you should get the Olympus but if you are willing to wait while trying to save some money I would suggest you getting Canon Rebel XSI/450D or even Nikon D80.