Top 3 Cameras Under Rs 12,000

17 Jul, 2008, 4:03 pm IST | Laiq Qureshi

Here are three digital cameras that offer you excellent value for money.

Top 3 Cameras Under Rs 12,000

Fujifilm Finepix S5800
The only difference between this one and the S5700 is the megapixel count. A slightly upped 8.0MP (from the former's 7.1) is surely what you were hoping for? However, this is the last thing to get this digicam a place in our list. What brings it on board is the cool performance and the ability to live up to its superzoom qualities with panache.

It comes with 10x optical zoom, but sadly there's no optical stabilization mechanism. However, if you are interested in macro shots, you will be happy to know it has a good super macro mode, which enables shooting from as little as 1cm.

The good thing is that the S5800 is completely customizable, with manual exposure, white balance and manual focus. The image quality is good, with nice sharp and crisp pictures. This is what you should aim for if you want a superzoom. It uses four AA batteries given the right type used, it will fetch you more than 150 pictures. It costs Rs 7,900, and things don't get better than this. I particularly love the low battery consumption of this camera.

Conclusion
Instead of confusing you with multiple options, I've given you the best in each category: prosumer, ultra-compact, and superzoom (in that order). These cameras are exclusive and there’s absolutely no further comparison required to choose the best. The winner is of course the one among the lot that you like best.

Do bear in mind that our choice of camera is driven largely by performance and ease of use. And your opinion matters, so do let us know your thoughts by leaving a comment below.

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