Ok so my lamo Kodak easy share wont keep up with some of the pics I see around here and im looking to get a bit better at taking pics. I'm not looking to spend a million bucks here but def want something I can take some good shots with. What does everyone recommend and how much can I get it for? Thanks!!
Camera Choices?
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There's a camera for every budget. What's yours? Once you've ironed that out, go here:
DPReview Features Search. Plug in the features you want, and it'll spit out some cameras for you. If you don't know what a particular feature will do for you, simply choose "Don't Mind".
DPReview Features Search. Plug in the features you want, and it'll spit out some cameras for you. If you don't know what a particular feature will do for you, simply choose "Don't Mind".
If you're looking for a digital Point and Shoot, consider the canon SD870IS. I originally tried out a Nikon Coolpix but wasn't happy and returned it for the canon. You can find it for under $300 ( beachcameras.com is where I bought it ), it shoots quickly and good quality photos.
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Yeah, it's worth it, if you've got the money to spend. I've got a digital SLR and I also have a p&s.
Features you will need to photograph your tank:
Manual white Balance
MACRO
shutter priority a good thing
Features you will need to photograph your tank:
Manual white Balance
MACRO
shutter priority a good thing
Its only worth it if you will utilize all the advantages. I have a film SLR as photography is a serious hobby of mine but for the vast majority of photography that most people do, a good digital P & S is more than sufficient. Most models allow enough settings options for you to play around with and experiment and take good photos.
SLR = single lens reflex camera. In a point and shoot camera the lens does not see the exact same scene that you do since your viewfinder does not actually look through the lens it has a different line of sight. SLR's fix that by using a prism and mirror to reflect the image that comes through the lens onto your viewfinder and into your eye. When you depress the shutter, the mirror lifts up so the image now is projected onto the film behind it and the image is the exact same as you saw. I dont know if this problem exists with digital P&S and many people never notice the difference anyhows. The main advantage to an SLR is that they are modular - you can change lens to accomodate different goals. But they are expensive. The body of the camera may only cost you a couple of hundred but a cheap lens will start at more than that.
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What do you guys think about this.....http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs...10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665360043
I'm a Sony fan
I'm a Sony fan
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I just purchased the Canon Digital Rebel XTi "Digital SLR Camera" 10.1 megapixel for around $740 with 8 gig Media Card and Lens included. Hasn't failed me yet.
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Reply to Deanos.
Deanos, didn't see the budget. Oops. I personally would try the Cannon Point & Shoot that was recommended. But if he is looking for that depth of field I would save for a Digital SLR.
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sony makes better TV's than they do camera's. Don't waste your money. They are overpriced descent camera's. Get a good one from canon or nikon thats priced for what your getting.
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because of the smaller chip and the very small aperature it takes to fill the chip, most P&S's have incredible DOF.
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