2006-09-24 10:29:19 · 8 answers · asked by Sam Tsai 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
Yes, I prefer Canon...which make some of the best cameras available.
Most cameras though, are very similar in regards to 'options'.
Its just that the top named brands perform better and have higher quality optics.
Some cameras (usually called 'point & shoot') have just AUTO...with very little 'option' to do much else.
If you want more control of your photography and want to choose your own shutter speed and size of your aperture etc. then you should choose a camera that has manual control also (shutter & aperture priority modes).
Also, 'movie mode' is a fun 'option'...640X480 at 30fps is best.
But, regardless of which camera you have...it ultimately comes down to the person behind the lens that is the most important.
2006-09-24 11:22:58 · answer #1 · answered by Petra_au 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a Sony DSC-R1. It has a moderate amount of options, yet is still very easy to use (unlike most dSLR which are pretty complicated to my thinking). The R1 is probably the best all purpose camera, walking around camera available right now. It's at least equal to a 10 megapixel dSLR camera out of the box (I actually think it is better but some may disagree). The issue is the lens. The R1 has a nice lens where most dSLR kit lenses are not very good. Put a decent piece of glass on them though and they are much better. You get what you pay for.
2006-09-24 12:43:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have a Canon. But I'd recommend a Sony or Kodak one for beginners. The Sony one you just click and shoot fast, unlike my Canon which I have to wait before I can take the picture.
The options on most cameras you can ignore. Only once I had to turn off the flash (in a nursery). Everything else is handled automatically.
You just need to learn how to switch between camera / video / and review mode. In review mode learn how to scroll the pictures and delete the ones you want to delete.
Then learn how to transfer the pictures to your computer and print them and that's it.
2006-09-24 10:37:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've got an old Sony Mavica, and two new kodak easy share cameras. I don't use alot of the functions, but they seem to have plenty of options for the average user. I really like the Kodaks
2006-09-24 10:38:29 · answer #4 · answered by Star G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am using an Panasonic Lumix FZ-30 - all kinds of options from full automatic to full manual (aperture, shutter speed, white balance, exposure comp.) and I can add 55mm optical filters (circular polarizer filter is very usefull) + hot shoe to add an external flash unit. I think it is very good to have all this options. For instance for close-up (macro) I am not using the Automatic Focus - I pick manual focus + add a circular polarizer filter to cut some reflections.
;-)
2006-09-28 00:29:13 · answer #5 · answered by dand370 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, lots of options only a few make difference to me.
* quality of picture (bigger size but slower)
* zoom
* flash on or off
But main thing I've come to care about is focus and write speed. If the camera won't focus it won't take the shot....can miss lots of action.
2006-09-24 10:38:12 · answer #6 · answered by Paul D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes i own 1 and mine has about 80 optoins from audio to yaunder.
2006-09-24 10:32:38 · answer #7 · answered by Preston 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like canon because of the color accent feature.
2006-09-24 10:45:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋