I am not very up on all the newest technological advances that are now available for the digital camera...can anyone give me advise on what is the best type of camera to choose? and why?
2006-10-19 18:41:26 · 7 answers · asked by maranatha132 5 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. By "photo shop," I mean an actual camera shop or at least a camera department where the sales staff only deals with cameras and not dishwashers, too. 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 desired features, go to http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare.asp and see what they select for you.
Choose the best one by deciding what you want to do, how much you want to learn, how far you want to progress and how much you want to spend.
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Consumer Reports for November 2006 has ranked the Canon Powershot A620 as the best compact digital camera. It is becoming almost a legend for longevity at the top of various consumer lists. It looks like this model has been replaced by the A630, which I would expect to be just as popular.
2006-10-19 23:55:18 · answer #1 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can suggest several. They may not be what you want...
I liked the Fujifilm E510 or E550 - for what I wanted to do - which was primarily for close ups to 6" for photos of items to sell on eBay and full manual override (cause I know how to use it).
You may not want or need the latest and the greatest...
Some 7 megapixel cameras take worse pictures than some 6 megapixels - or even some 5 megapictures.
You're going to have to do some work yourself.
Ask yourself some questions - and then get back to us with more questions!
What type of photos do you usually take?
What new kinds (if any would you like to take?
Do you want a tiny one?
One that takes video clips?
Do you plan to do your own printing immediately and do you have or do you plan to get a photo printer? Then look at some of the HP, Kodak, and Canon bundles.
Do you know someone who has a great photo printer that you might want to use? See what picture storage media it uses so you could take your card over there to print.
Ask some friends who you know have taken good pictures what cameras they have. Try to borrow a couple - just for even a few shots and see how you do. Do you like the feel, etc?
Ask them what features them like and use the most.
Ask them if there are any features they wish they had gotten have them explain why to see if that would perhaps effect you also.
Can they email you the shots you too so that you can examine them at your leisure?
If you find one you like, look for a similar model.
Subscribe to the Yahoo feed called "PC Magazine Digital Cameras Product Guide" and check the Popular Photography magazine web site - mainly for the lemons, but also the regular picks and their buying guide.
2006-10-19 22:26:27 · answer #2 · answered by Jon W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends upon your budget, and whether you're looking for something compact or closer to a full-blown digital SLR. There are different winners in each category.
You can review and compare just about everything available at http://www.dpreview.com
The Canon Powershot A620 is probably the best compact point & shoot, while the Nikon D50 is a great entry-level DSLR. But there are so many other choices...
2006-10-20 04:42:40 · answer #3 · answered by Proto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on your budget - I have a Canon 20D and also a Nikon d70s - both take awesome photos - one is 8.5 mgp and the other is 6 - pretty expensive but you cant go wrong with either one
2006-10-20 05:04:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Canon ixus 65 (called Canon PowerShot SD630 in the US)
2006-10-19 18:43:57 · answer #5 · answered by Flying-nat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is your price range?
Always go for more optical zoom... stay away from digital, the pictures are more clear with optical. Also try to get 5megapixels or more. (most new digital cams are 5+).
2006-10-19 18:49:58 · answer #6 · answered by Jenny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-05 00:52:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋