Cameras - August 2007

i bought a canon powershot sd600 last year because i just wanted something simple i could use to snap pictures. but now i am really starting to enjoy photography. however my camera still has very severe limitations because it's a subcompact. i've been reading photography books and want to upgrade to a camera that has more manual features that i can start using, but i don't want to go all the way up to a DSLR because i can't justify the cost.

what are some good cameras i could use as a stepping stone to better photography? i was looking at the canon powershot A series but i'm not sure if they are a big enough step up.

2007-08-14 07:10:23 · 10 answers · asked by shrimpylicious 3

What are the specifications of "Vivitar AF 75-200 Lens for Canon"?..Its an old lens and hard to find.

2007-08-14 04:57:06 · 3 answers · asked by jantondn 1

iv'e tried to retrieve my photo's on my memory card but still with no sucess. They are there but still not able to view or retreve them. Help !!!!!

2007-08-14 04:24:21 · 3 answers · asked by Dave M 1

I am looking for a good digital camera to take when we go on our honeymoon. We are going on a cruise. I want it to be small, take real good pictures, (close up & far away), I want it to take action shots, clear shots, & good in daylight and night, & in night clubs and in light. Can anyone recommend a good camera that can get all of that and more?

2007-08-14 03:05:57 · 6 answers · asked by gizmo0013 4

I'm buying a Canon Rebel XTi body, but I need help choosing a lens.

I really don't understand all the differences!

I need a lens for shooting landscape/nature/portraits and one for action shots.

I'm taking a photography class in the Spring, but am buying my camera now. Can you explain the different TYPES of lenses, how/why they are used?

Nothing super pricey, I'm on a budget to stay under $1500.

Any help/advice would be very much appreciated.

Thanks!

2007-08-14 02:54:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi there, i am currently in the hunt for my first ever digital SLR camera. I have been using the canon s3 is for quite sometime now and i feel that i am just limited with the lens that it has. Kindly help me! I'm choosing between a canon 400d and a Nikon D40. Thanks for the help!

2007-08-14 01:06:24 · 6 answers · asked by tRiCk_3o 2

Can someone tell me how to delete images with this camera. My wife was given the camera as a present but without the user manual. What makes life difficult, is that the in-built information is in Russian!

2007-08-13 21:14:39 · 2 answers · asked by ipoian 5

I was going to buy a beginner level d-slr camera ( nikon d50) but then I decided that I will need a movie mode, live preview etc. so now I am struggling to decide which slr-like or super zoom camera I should buy. Could you help me if you use one of these cameras?

canon s5 is
fujifilm finepix s9600
and
panasonic dmc fz8

2007-08-13 21:13:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-13 20:15:12 · 6 answers · asked by kibey2002 1

Okay well it will turn on and all but it turns off immediately because my lens thing that moves and crap is like stuck somehow!

HELP

its a Canon Poweshot SD450

and i am a big picture person

2007-08-13 20:15:06 · 2 answers · asked by Lina x3 Pete Wentz is the sex! 3

im new n im learning... there is a lot of photography magz out there( Practical Photography, Digital Photographer, Photography Monthly, etc)... help me choose one.. i cant afford to buy all... haha

2007-08-13 19:36:19 · 4 answers · asked by tomayto 2

I bought an Olympus Stylus 740 digital camera from circuit city on July 9th. I want to return it because its performance is horrible. It is now too late to return it to circuit city. Can I return it to Olympus? How? Thanks!

2007-08-13 18:24:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-13 18:21:02 · 8 answers · asked by Maureen C 1

Cheap!

2007-08-13 18:18:45 · 3 answers · asked by Яyǎń $™ 3

i want to replace my camera which i gues is a peice of crap (DXG-538)no i dont guess i know its a peice of crap any way i want to find a good camera that easily portable to events like plays but still is a good quality camera i want one that has zoom can take videos and pictures mostly of moving things i want it to not have a long shudder delay must be able to hold a memory card if needed in other words if it doesnt hold at least 40 pictures its self i dont care if its a bit bulky as long as it takes a good picture hopefully i can get it from a common store i hope wal mart its the closest one for like 1 1/2 hours away it needs little to none shudder delay and shortest distance between the time it takes from one picture to another it cant break the budget about 150 dollarsmaybe a little more if its a good enough camera to spend the money on

2007-08-13 17:53:04 · 7 answers · asked by latisha_lasley 1

i have a dxg 538 camara i cant take pictures in the day time only at night or else the picture will turn white and and you cant see anything in it but you can take a video with it there is no place to contact them from the web site does any body know what might cause this and maybe how to fix it do you know if all the cameras of this type are like this or if its maybe just mine since i dont know anybody else with one of these cameras i wouldnt be able to campare them
http://www.dxgtechusa.com/new/products-list.php?pid=30
this is the link to it if you can find something in its features that might make it a bad camera please let me know
what is a cmos sensor while your at it i dont get it at all
well anyway thats my camera and thats my problem pplllleeeeaaaasssseeee help me thanx

2007-08-13 17:07:16 · 5 answers · asked by latisha_lasley 1

2007-08-13 16:56:06 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

It was working fine a few weeks ago but 2 days ago when I went to use it, you could not view what you wanted to take a picture of. The battery is fairly new so it's not that. You can sort of half see images but it is too white and has some horizontal lines, seems to be the screen. Any ideas?

2007-08-13 13:51:41 · 4 answers · asked by vrossi46au 2

I can't make up my mind between these two cameras.

I'm leaning towards the Canon XTI just because of the self cleaning lens. Is this a real reason to lean towards the canon? Is that self cleaning lens really necesary?

Please let me know.

I want to take portrait pictures as well as outdoor landscape nature pictures.

Thanks,

2007-08-13 13:40:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Okay.. My father got my mother a digital camera for her birthday. My little sister borrowed it (which she isn't supposed to have in the 1st place). She accidentally sat on it while the lens was retracted. Now the lens is stuck. It won't retract or extend when turned on/off. The lens cover is barely opened. It will still take pics but they are blurry. It says: Try turning camera on/off again. For more info. go to www.hp.com and search the following error code: M537-001. I've tried everything and nothing works. There is nothing pertaining to the error code on the website. I can't afford to replace it and my sister is too young to buy a new one, lol. Help anyone?!

2007-08-13 12:53:21 · 5 answers · asked by Mini Zee 1

other then the price what is the difference between the two? please explain

2007-08-13 12:40:56 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

i dropped my olympus d 540 zoom into a pool for like 2 seconds
now it won't turn on or off

can this be fixed for around 40$?

its an older camera but i really like it =/

2007-08-13 10:10:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I dont like olympus or canon cameras and I want a good quality camera, high megapixel, and good features.

2007-08-13 09:53:06 · 6 answers · asked by blueyeblondie786 2

I've posted a question like this before, and still haven't bought a lens. I am serious this time.

This is going to be for general use. I'm not a professional photographer, but I do know how to take photographs. I feel like the portrait lens will work with the kind of pictures I take, but the 18-200mm lens has more range. I prefer the portrait lens' price, but I found a store that will sell me the 18-200mm for a reasonable price.

Legitimate answers only. Thanks.

2007-08-13 09:41:35 · 6 answers · asked by very new york curious 2

I'm a total newbie at cameras. The only one I've ever had is a old film Canon that is like 20 years old. So I have no Idea how or when to use the different options on the new digitals. I want my camera to use for outdoor stuff so it needs to be tough. Not some little flimsy plastic thing that would break as soon as I sat on it. I'm joining the military so I need one that can take good photos in very bright dessert regions if you know what I mean. It needs to be able to fit in a pocket or a very small pouch. And needs a good zoom and video. It also needs to be under $250. Also whats the difference between optical and digital zoom? So if anyone has any ideas on any cameras that would fit or even just what requirements I should look for. Like how many mega pixels or what options I would need would be very helpful.

2007-08-13 09:35:48 · 4 answers · asked by Daniel 2

2007-08-13 09:28:12 · 3 answers · asked by Horacio S 1

I started trying to reset the shutter, but I didn't know what the contacts were when I took out the old batteries. Could you tell me how to do it manually as well? Also, what kind of film should I get for this camera? Beside film, what else do I need to start shooting?

2007-08-13 09:11:00 · 3 answers · asked by crazyetalien 1

see the pictures or send it to someone. thanks in advance

2007-08-13 09:02:56 · 4 answers · asked by musiclover 2

I own a Powershot A60, I love all the manual features it allows but I cannot take pictures with "depth of field". Do you know of a similar digital camera that would allow me to create this effect? Is there a way to know which cameras can do it?

2007-08-13 08:48:08 · 4 answers · asked by vargasdfw 1

what does it mean when i try to turn on my camera and it says "card not initialized"

2007-08-13 08:23:53 · 3 answers · asked by curbstompppp 1