If i buy a nikon coolpix s700, do i have to buy a ''secure digital memory card''?

Question

ok, im gonna get a new camera eventually and i saw this camera that was a good deal for what it offered. its a nikon coolpix s700 digital camera. ill give you the link.... but if you scroll down after the camera info, under were it says accesories, it has memory cards that are $100. i think thats to expensive. can i buy a normal memory card instead of one of those secure digital memory cards???

camera

http://www.techondigital.com/product.asp?productid=25581&tab=1

thank you

Answer 1

Well you have to buy an SD card.  But DO NOT pay $100 for one, you don't have to do that at all!  

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/SanDisk-2...

Circuit City offers a 2GB card which is MORE then enough space for only $14.99!

I hope this helps!  But to answer your question you have to use SD memory with a camera that takes SD memory.  You won't be able to use anything else.

Answer 2

I have a bad news, a good news, and ugly news for you.

The bad:

Yes, you do have to buy SD card.

The good:

No, it does not cost over $100, it costs about $20, or $30-40 for a really fast really good brand one.

The ugly:

The retailer you found is a big time scam operation. They will not sell you the camera at advertised price unless you also buy some of the overpriced accessories or will upsell you to something else, or will get you the same camera for a lot more money. Or it will magically become out of stock....

That's in the best case. In worst case they will take your money and run.

Look here:

http://www.resellerratings.com/store/The...

A hint for you - never go with retailers who offer the deal that sounds too good to be true. It usually is. Check http://bhphoto.com/ for reference. If the price is lower than 5-10% off of what they sell it for, it is probably a scam. And always check resellerratings.com before ordering.

Good luck,

LEM.