2006-09-22 04:24:27 · 9 answers · asked by JuJu 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
Start with the budget. This may seem backwards, but it's not. You can find a decent camera to match any amount of money you want to spend.
Next, find a friend who will help you learn how to use the camera. This "friend" could even be the clerk in your local photo shop. Buy the camera that your friend recommends so that they will be able to teach you how to use it.
After you know what you are doing and are ready for your next camera - and this will come sooner than you think - you will be in a position to make your own choice.
If you have some vague ideas about price and ddesired features, go to http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare.asp and see what they select for you.
2006-09-22 19:00:14 · answer #1 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you say people friendly, I am thinking you mean simple to use. This would put you into the point and shoot digital cameras.
I got a 6 mega pixel absolutely no name from eBay that was super.. I still keep it as a back up camera to have even though I mostly use a dslr now. (digital single lens reflex) You might not find a dslr so simple as it has the ability to over ride settings, change lens, make adjustments.. so I am not discussing them for this but you can learn more about photography in general at http://photographmuse.blogspot.com/
As far as point and shoot camera, most are pretty simple and going with the highest mega pixel you can afford is usually your best bet. Almost all point and shoots have set focal ranges, and fixed lens, so there is little you must learn about settings. (mostly things like how good do you want your picture to be? the bigger the file size, the better the image.)
The truth is that if you know what you are doing, you can take a great picture with a disposable camera off the rack.
This site usually has some camera's featured for sale, as well as links down the left hand column of some of the better outlets that sell cameras and usually have good deals.
http://www.silvaspoon.net/cameras.html
2006-09-22 05:49:25 · answer #2 · answered by Silvatungfox 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rather than name a single camera make (and I am a Canon guy so I would always say Canon!) I would suggest you look at some basics first and answer sme questions:
1. What are you most likely to shoot?
a. People/People events
b. Nature - Large Mamals
c. Nature - Small mamals
d. Nature - Birds
e. Nature - Insects
f. Scenery
g. Sports events
If the most of the pictures are for (a) and (f), you will do fine with a camera that has 4 megapixels or more and an optical zoom f 3x to 5x.
If you want the above and (b), you can look for a camera that has 10x or 12x optical zoom Some cameras cme with image stabilization (they may call it by other name - Nikon calls it VR)
If you want the above and (c) or (d), you need to get a SLR with a zoom lens with a max zoom of at least 300 to 400mm.
If you want (e), ensure that the Macro feature exists in the camera.
Ensure that the camera can handle at least 2 (I would prefer 4) GB memory cards so you can shoot many many pictures.
As you have said you prefer that the camera not be bulky you may not want and SLR but evaluate the option depending n your budget.
2006-09-22 04:30:45 · answer #3 · answered by Rustom T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not a photographer, just wanted to take good pictures, on the other hand my husband took photography in college so we needed to be able to accommodate him too. We did research four years ago and decided on a Canon powershot s30.
OK this is still relevant to you. The site we used, cnet, is continuously updated. The camera it helped us choose still takes great pictures.
http://reviews.cnet.com/Digital_cameras/2001-6501_7-0.html?tag=glnav
So here is my recommendation. Get a canon. lol No really, go to cnet, read the buyers guide to digital cameras. then look in your price range for a highly rated camera that suits you. read the reviews.
Keep in mind when you buy the camera, that the price will be for the camera and what ever comes in the box, usually a charger, 1 battery, a smallish memory card. You will want a 2nd battery, and a large memory card, count on spending nearly an extra $100.
2006-09-24 02:07:48 · answer #4 · answered by bttrswt1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the Sony DSC-H2 ultra zoom x12 and I just love it, I love the zoom
The pictures are very professional .
But if you want to smaller camera compact then I suggest The Canon S80 8 megapixels.
2006-09-22 12:57:57 · answer #5 · answered by Mar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Canon Rebel XT. 8 Mega Pixels, easy to use, superior. and at $800 for a kit, it's the best deal out there!
2006-09-22 15:01:57 · answer #6 · answered by turners_pics 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your nearest best buy and ask to look at a CANON SD600, CANON SD630, or a CASIO these are all very good cameras!
2006-09-22 09:08:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Polaroid is good and not to complicated, it is a pretty simple interface, but look for one that has zoom and wide angle features, and if it can be used for video or web cam applications.
2006-09-22 06:06:33 · answer #8 · answered by The Unknown Chef 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
canon or nikon
2006-09-22 13:57:35 · answer #9 · answered by rosesky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋