Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums General Common Interests 3 megapixel digital camera? Suggestions?

I need/want a 3 megapixel camera for my digital photo class. I have more-or-less limited it down to a few models because I can get them where I work or where my friend works, and with a project due on monday, time is of the essence. So far I have found:
1. Sony DSC-S75 (for $400, but it's the display model)
2. Olympus C-3020 ($375)

I could get the DSC-S85 which is 4 megapixel for like $560, and I can order the C-3040 but I wouldn't have it in time for the project.

I am going to see if Best Buy has any clearance or discontinued models that are good deals. If anyone has any other models they might think are good, basically either I have to get it from work, where I can get it pricematched, or my friend can buy it with his discount, so that leaves
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THNX
-Pete

www.megapixel.net is the best site I have found for reviews of digital cameras. Good luck!

3040 is probably one of the best digital cameras i have seen. even better than the 4040! 4040 has color matching problems. 3020 is ok but has the lower quality lens, and doesn't have audio recording for mpeg. go with the 3040, you won't regret it.

www.dpreview.com is a better site IMO

Pete D, Check out staples all clearance and inactive cameras are 30% off and displays are 50%off we sold a dsc-75 for 200

go with the Olympus I have the c-3000 and love it.Although it is a bit bulky

I have the Olympus C-4040 and I love it. The picture quality is great. I would get the Olympus!

Minolta S404 ... 4 megapixel, on sale at Meijer right now for $410. All the reviews I have read say it's a great camera. I think I may get one.

The DSC-s75 that we have was the display and is down to $399 right now, not sure if the GM would take any more off as he is pretty anal about that stuff. :p

mine isnt, did you guys go through the 50% off computers last summer, we did and i cashed in...