Obvioulsy would have to have zoom feature, and be pretty quick.
2006-06-08 05:38:32 · 3 answers · asked by absynthian 6 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
"National Geographic" recently came out with a softcover book on digital photography techniques. It seems their photographers mostly use high priced Nikons and Canons, but there are lower priced units that'll do too. I have nothing to do with National Geographic or their book, but was just a satisfied customer.
Find the book at a newsstand, or through a library. In any case, what the book recommended, without regard to brand, is to look for a camera with a decent zoom range (say 35 to 180+ mm film camera equivalent), settable ISO sensitivity, and settable shutter/aperture controls. The pros have definitely gone to digital single lens reflex (dDLR) cameras, but some regular cameras have the above features too.
2006-06-09 11:03:13 · answer #1 · answered by techyphilosopher2 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A Canon XT or Nikon D50/D70s will do well. They both have fast shutter speed and the capability to use interchangable lenses. I would recommend a 300mm or stronger lens. F stop 2.8 would be best if possible. IF you cant afford a lens like this, there are many camera shops that will rent lenses for the weekend fairly cheap and there zoom ranges can be anywhere from 10mm to 1000mm. Have fun!
2006-06-08 08:53:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of the best digital cameras out there is the Rebel by Canon. It is 8 megapixel, includes features like multishot and various zoom lenses. You would be looking at about 800-1500 based on what you want to put into it. I have the Rebel 35 mm and I love it. We use the digital Rebel at work.
2006-06-08 05:42:58 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any of the better brads will work fine (Canon, Olympus, Nikon), but you probably want one with a good optical zoom (4X or better).
2006-06-08 05:57:20 · answer #4 · answered by JeffyB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋