I don't know much about cameras so I would like to know what the best camera to get from http://www.bestbuy.com/ would be. I want to be able to take extremely crisp pictures and I also want a camera with an incredible zoom but at a reasonable price around $400.00. So if anyone could help it would be appreciated.
2007-01-02 15:48:10 · 6 answers · asked by shadow9668 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
Here you go. At BestBuy, around $400, incredible zoom...
Canon Powershot S3IS - $399.00
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7705156&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat99100050026&id=1138085156631
1 GB Sandisk Ultra II SD card - $67.50
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7192058&st=sandisk+ultra+SD&type=product&id=1112808663812
However - consider the same camera, same card, plus case, plus rapid battery charger - $449 from B&H Photo
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=Search&A=details&Q=&sku=433229&is=REG&addedTroughType=search
2007-01-02 16:10:18 · answer #1 · answered by Jess 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Roughly around 6.0 mega pixels we also get into problems with hardware and software. Sometimes the zoom function looses some of the resolution by the lense and shakiness(the need for a stabilizing hardware).
Taking photography is an art, there are some rules, but sometimes it takes an inner vision to see beyond the ordinary or give that ordinaryness such clarity.
Hating to waste money I would recomend that you practice with a friends or purchase a camera under $200. We are talking about using a digital camera aren't we? Film is more expensive to practice upon, while if you have a lot of available computer memory, it is more practical to store your shots there or on CDs.
If you practice using a digital camera, it will take a while before you figure out how to do lighting, flash and just ordinary portraits. There are photography websites and photography classes (one option is to adopt a photocamera store before purchasing a camera, if they have classes it would be wise to purchase your camera there).
One final note, just buying a camera is not the end. You may have to buy a photoshop program, extra CDs, other accessories like memory cards, stands and other lenses and filters. Some cameras will regenerate slowly between shots, others will use up battery power quickly, some offer fisheye lenses and other options include automatic focus and stabilizers.
Be very aware it can be an expensive hobby and not everyone can be a photographer. It is also more fun if it is within your budget.
2007-01-03 00:14:29 · answer #2 · answered by Philip H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to do your own research. Anything anyone tells you is the 'best camera' is purely oppinion. There are of course some 'worst cameras' but the majority are all rather good.
It also really depends on how much money you have and what you intend to use it for.
Check out: http://www.dpreview.com
2007-01-02 23:56:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One thing about zoom ( since its one of your criteria ) .. totally ignore digital zoom, optical zoom is the only one that counts.
You can get a real nice camera for that price range.
2007-01-03 00:48:50 · answer #4 · answered by sociald 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Canon SD800IS is one of the best cameras on the market in your price range.
2007-01-03 00:05:51 · answer #5 · answered by cdog_97 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I LOVE my sony cybershot!!!!!!!!! and its within price range! but i dont know much about cameras either...but my sony hasn't faile me!
2007-01-02 23:55:54 · answer #6 · answered by alex f 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋