Guest Posted January 2, 2002 Report Share Posted January 2, 2002 Hi dudes, My local digital camera store in Thailand is having a sale on one-year old models, that they can't seem to sell. Not really a fire sale, but the old Casio QV-3x is reduced from 32,000 to 20,000 baht. It boasts the IBM Microdrive mini disk with hundreds of pic storage capacity. Or should I go for the new models like the Fuji FinePix 2600z -- now selling in Bangkok for around 15,500 -- which have less features and very low storage? Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straycat Posted January 3, 2002 Report Share Posted January 3, 2002 TN- I have no idea -- but you could always check the following site for full specifications, images, reviews and links to manufacturer sites: DP Review Straycat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 3, 2002 Report Share Posted January 3, 2002 tropic, I have a fuji 2600z. I like it alot. It is very very idiot friendly(thank god!). I paid a total of $299.00 for the camera through 800 dot com Also, since it was during the holidays, there were a shitload of rebates. I received a $50.00 rebate for 800.com(used it to buy 64mb disk) a week after the camera arrived. Also, $35.00 rebate from fuji and $60.00 rebate from microsoft(this part of deal is over). PLUS, I got a free accessory pack(camera bag, POS tripod, 2 NiHD batteries and charger). I think that you'd be overpaying by a hundred bucks if you buy in LOS. If you don't mind the overcharge, it is a very good camera that fits in your pocket. Takes very good pics too! Hope it helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomc12 Posted January 3, 2002 Report Share Posted January 3, 2002 If the Casio is a 3 megapixel with a 340 microdrive, get it. If it is the old .3 megapixel one, forget it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 3, 2002 Report Share Posted January 3, 2002 Tyler: I agree, you can buy much cheaper in the States. but I am an expat in Thailand... and don't plan to be traveling overseas any time soon. I could order online by credit card, but besides waiting for it to be shipped to LOS, there would be a hefty customs duty to pay to the Thais. Plus the warranty problem. If anything is wrong, I would have to ship it back and forth Stateside. tomc12: The Casio is a 3.3 mega pixel with 12 step digital zoom, but no optical zoom. This model was released over a year back, but it comes with a 12-month warranty. The batteries are expensive -- 3,000 baht each for the Li-ion type. The major pluses are: 1. the huge storage capacity; 2. video cable connection to your TV... great for Sanukers and their BGs, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomc12 Posted January 3, 2002 Report Share Posted January 3, 2002 I think the big question for you is how important an optical zoom is versus resolution. The price of the Casio QV-3EX on Ebay is $439-comes with a 340 MB microdrive and a Li-ion battery-so 20,000 bahts is comparable to what it sells for in America. The microdrive sells for about $200 alone, so you would be getting a 3 megapixel camera for $239. The Fuji model is a 2 megapixel camera, usually comes with 16 MB, and has a 3X optical zoom. It sells for about $239. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sukhumvit Posted January 11, 2002 Report Share Posted January 11, 2002 Anyone got experience/knowledge of the Hewlett Packard C-715? It's supposed to have 3.3 mega pixels with 2x digi zoom. Don't know about storage capacity, ease of use etc or whether the UK PC World price of £349.89 is a good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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