Cameras - July 2007

I love taking photographs, and would like to grow as a photographer. I am looking at the rebel xti, but I don't want to get a camera that is to difficult to use. Is this easy to use, but at the same time, will let me grow?
Should I get the lens that most often comes with it? I read some reviews and it seems like the 17-85 is good, but expensive.... What makes sense?
I take people pictures mostly, (my baby, family, ect) but would like to be able to use it for other things.

Thanks!

2007-07-31 14:34:13 · 1 answers · asked by doulamom 3

My wife had a 5 MP Sony that seems to miss some of the really good photo opportunities our 11 month old twins produce. It's tough to get them both doing the same thing at the same time, and right now we tend to see alot of pictures where their movements cause blurriness. Also the delay between taking one picture and the next is an issue.

We saw an ad for a Canon SLR digital with a second lens and a camera bag for $799 I think. Just wondering what advice anyone out there could provide. My wife is not overly technical, but if it's not too complicated we would like to buy an SLR or at least a camera with the same functions. A camera with an upgradeable lens would be nice too as the twins get older.

Thanks for your opinions.

2007-07-31 09:29:55 · 10 answers · asked by Kevin M 2

I would like to get into amateur photography. Nothing too artsy, and nothing for profit (unless the opportunity presented itself, of course). I currently own a Sony DSC-S40, and while it's a great camera, it's not what I need for what I would like to do.

I would like something that offers a nice zoom, allows B&W/Sepia/Color shooting, flash, and a higher resolution. Preferably something in the $1000 range or under.

2007-07-31 01:13:39 · 9 answers · asked by Deke 5

i have a canon rebel XTi and i'm looking at lenses $500 below. thanks!

2007-07-30 20:42:50 · 5 answers · asked by raindrops 2

2007-07-30 18:52:47 · 4 answers · asked by dianneregina 1

The lens is the SIGMA 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Lens for SIGMA SA-7N.
anybody know and will it fit a Canon Rebel XT?

2007-07-30 12:40:39 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

The built-in flash doesn't work, and I would like one, since the shutter speeds on this camera aren't exactly amazing.
Good defined:
>long lasting
>Low power consumption

2007-07-30 12:27:52 · 1 answers · asked by familyt1 2

I have a Olympus E500 digital slr camera with a 14-45mm lens and a 50-150mm lens.
I just bought a 0.42X wide angle by digital optics (0.42X AF) that has a Opteka 58mm converter lens and a Opteka 52mm converter lens.
I need to know what kind of converter lens i need to get so that I can connect my new macro/wide angle lens to my 14-45mm or 50-150mm lens.
PLEASE HELP!
I recently asked a question about my camera and no one answered within 4 days so the question got taken off.
I really need to know!!!!

2007-07-30 11:24:27 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

like i mean what mm would be better for high quuality videos or pictures and how much do they cost or vary prices?

2007-07-30 11:01:13 · 4 answers · asked by matheus 2

What do these numbers do? What is their purpose. I know that they do NOT represent ISO.

2007-07-30 10:04:03 · 5 answers · asked by thepolishdude 2

2007-07-30 07:35:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

my digital camera is a sony dcs-w55..if that makes a difference.
thanks!!

2007-07-30 05:56:21 · 9 answers · asked by kristi_b00 1

ok.....I'm looking for a resonably priced digital camera (5-6 megapixels or higher) with continuous shooting

any ideas?

2007-07-30 05:13:10 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

So I am finally ready to get rid of the piece of junk camera that I have and get something nice. I have a Treo cell phone, so touch screen is really my thing now. For that reason, I am thinking about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N2, that has touch screen capability. Additionally, I am thinking about the Cyber-shot DSC-T100/R. Also, if Megapixels matter (do they???) then maybe the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W200 (12 megapixels). But my bubble was burst when some guy was like "what's with all these Sony choices? Canon is the best." The only thing is that the Canon's that I have seen only go up to 7.1 (yes/no??).

So the main problem that I have with my camera is red-eye (NOTHING gets rid of it), and sometimes it won't take a picture because its "charging the flash." So the 2 most important things to me are being able to COMPLETELY prevent red-eye and being able to just snap away w/out having to wait. I'm going to Europe so missing something great b/c of my stupid camera will NOT work! :-)

2007-07-30 04:59:44 · 5 answers · asked by kamis 2

2007-07-29 22:05:45 · 4 answers · asked by Kendal M 1

I have a 1 gig SD card in a Canon digital camera, model S2 IS. It had lots of pics on it when I accidentally -formated- it, and I wonder if anyone knows a good program to get the pics off it. Freeware would be nice. (There are some video clips on it too).

Thanks in advance.

2007-07-29 17:28:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Yes I know this is camera section, and also know not to use Windex on camera lens. But what about TV screen?

2007-07-29 14:01:47 · 3 answers · asked by Vintage Music 7

I currently have a Sony Cybershot 5.1MP camera with a Carl Zeiss lens that I love.

However, I have a few friends with cameras with around 7-8MP that don't produce nearly as nice pictures as my Cybershot. I love my camera but it is a little large, so I am looking for a new high-quality digital camera, but I don't want to necessarily buy one with the most megapixels if that is not going to give me the best quality pictures. So why is it that my 5.1 megapixel camera produces higher quality photographs than a 7 or 8?

2007-07-29 12:59:01 · 10 answers · asked by amy kate 2

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5622731

hats what my daddy said he would buy for me, it seems good, my camera is like a year old any way, so if u had this camera, does it work good.

2007-07-29 11:12:09 · 3 answers · asked by lurver 2

I need something with little to no shutter lag time, to shoot animals and outdoor scenery, and low light conditions.
I would prefer that my camera be between 7.2-10.1MP and blue(primary or darker blue), because it's my favorite color.

Which one of these works the best for my use?:

Casio Exilim, Panasonic Lumix, Sony Cybershot, or Fujifilm Finepix?

2007-07-29 09:12:51 · 5 answers · asked by ♥Kay 4

What is the best digital camera for around $200.00 for general picture taking, mostly faces.

2007-07-29 07:43:49 · 10 answers · asked by nathan_strahl 1

okay so yesterday I accidently dropped my camera onto the floor and now the screen is compleatly black when i turn it on. I can do anything with it anymore and when I press display button nothing happens, When I press the settings or menu button nothing happens the only way I saw this was because I went to my windowsill and it was half light half dark so I saw a little on the screen but nothing else is there anything I can do to fix this with out it costing me because I dont want to tell my mom cuz she will be pissed cuz she thinks im careless with all my electronics PLEASEEE HELP!!!!!!

2007-07-29 02:36:23 · 2 answers · asked by blah 2

I use normal batteries because the charger batteries are too expensive and they always run out in the first 15 minutes, and THAT'S a waste. Can someone please tell me how to have a even longer lasting battery for this camera?

2007-07-28 19:26:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need one with the cables, software, battery and the lens.

2007-07-28 18:27:13 · 6 answers · asked by emt59602 1

If I bought one and left it for years (even the the car), would it still work?

2007-07-28 18:12:08 · 8 answers · asked by oddshapedjellybean 1

In this fast-paced information age we're living in, full of technological advancements, which camera wins? Is it the old fashioned classic 35mm film camera, or the digital revolution P&S and dSLR models? What is your favorite brand for your preferred type of camera?

2007-07-28 17:22:25 · 10 answers · asked by ♥Kay 4

I understand the XTi is a good digital camera. What is the next best digital camera above the XTi? Why is it better?

2007-07-28 16:56:26 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know almost nothing about digital cameras, besides that I want one. I don't know whats good or bad but I just want something that is decent. My price range is between $100-$300. Any help is appreciated.

2007-07-28 16:08:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'd like to know specifically what each one is better for and why/how its different than the other lenses. Also, if any type of these lenses doesn't work with a nikon d80 body, please tell me and which ones it does work with, if more than one. And since there are so many variations within in these broad categories if you have a fav I'd like to know and also, since each lens in these broad categories has their own individual differences please tell me those and they all have numbers like 18-200 or TC-201 what do they refer to? what is a higher number as opposed to a lower one? what would the difference be between 18-200 and 200-18? what do the placement of the numbers refer to? Which ones take bigger pictures or wider pictures or clearer pictures or have more pixels or brighter colors or better color and general picture definition? Thanks so much! I'd really appreciate it if all my individual Q's were answered. I'll defintely pick you as best answer for being helpful with all of them!!!

2007-07-28 11:27:11 · 3 answers · asked by answerer 3

I'm looking for a digitial camera and know next to nothing about photography. I basically want to take photos of friends and family and would like to have a zoom if that's possible in my price range of about $200. I'm assuming that the major brands Cannon, Minolta, Pentax are safe, but I see Sony and HP also have reasonably priced models on the market.

I need tips on what kinds of things I should be looking for so I don't get taken in by a salesman who is just looking for commission or who doesn't know much more than I do. Buying off the internet is not an option.

2007-07-28 07:50:41 · 9 answers · asked by gracel313 6