if u gt 1k budget what cam will u buy ?
Most impt is what shot you are into? Portrait, macro, scenary, sports or animals??
If you are not an ambitious photographer, a prosumer digital cam will suits u. Some recommendations are:
- Canon Powershot S5 IS or S3 IS
- Sony H9 or H7
- Panasonic FZ series
Or else, save up more and get at least a DSLR, for the image quality and camera functionality that you wont regret. (Bear in mind, if you choose this path, you will probably get to spend more in the future.)
Powershot is a good choice. Wait for the Canon S5 to come out. $799 i think. Before I goes into DSLR, I'm using panasonic FZ-5. No regret on it. But recently saw the brochure of Sony H9, feels that it's quite good too. So just do more research and read up on other people reviews, you will never go wrong. Good luck.
You would be able to get a 2nd hand DSLR already with your budget of $1K. Interested?