best digital camera for photography?

Question

I'm an amatur will to pay a good amount but not copious amounts.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

There are like 2 basic big categories in digital cameras:

1.Point and shoot
2.DSLR

DSLR are more expensive, and maybe a little bit harder to initially get pictures right, but once you master them they provide a lot better exposure, quality and control over your photographs. Also, you can attach a lot of different stuff to them, like remote flashes, remote shutters, and of course, a whole variety of lenses. Also, they are a LOT faster than point and shoots, so depending on what you want to shoot, a DSLR would be the best option. Personally, I agree that Nikon or Canon are some of the best entries, but Sony has released last year the Alfa DSLR, wich is also very good (I have one and I really like it, but I also like the Canon XTi and Nikon D70). But I think that this cameras are above 500,600 bucks (maybe more, I don't know US prices). The downside of this cameras is that they are larger (you can't put them in your purse or shirt), and don't have some 'prosumer' features like video recording (well, don't expect too good quality, but you can shoot something intresting with them.

What I like about the Sony Alfa is that it has a IS feature built in the body (called by Sony Super Steady Shot), where Canon and Nikon rely on IS to be built on the lenses. On the other hand, the argument to build the IS on the lenses is that each lens size requires different IS settings, so by building the IS into the lens itself allows the manufacturer to set it different for each one.

I think that the digital procesor is the best in Canon, and Nikon has the best optics, (at least, that's my personal impression I have, I haven't really played with any Nikon).

I think that the Canon XTi, Nikon D80 and Sony Alfa are 10 Mp cameras. But prices and features are different. Don't let just the Mp count be the deciding factor. Most probably, a good 6 Mp DSLR will take far better pictures than a 10 Mp point and shoot. Lenses and sensors play a big part in picture quality, not just the resolution.

Point and shoot, on the other hand, are very small and you can carry them with you most of the time, so you have a lot of different opportunities to take pics anywhere. They don't provide the level of control or speed that a DSLR has, but they might be fine for what you want to do.

Canon has some very good ones, Powershot A-line and SD-line. The A-xxx are a little larger cameras than the SD-, probably the case is plastic, but I think that they have some more manual controls than the SD-xxx, which are very small and easy to carry around, and have a metal case (the SD-900 has a titanium case). I think that since the SD-700 or A-710 they have image stabilizer, that really helps taking pictures if your pulse is not very impresive. Image stabilizers help to minimize camera shacking when you depress the trigger, but they're not magical, and some camera shaking will affect the picture, and they don't mean that you can make a fast object to freeze in time. You do that with shutter speed, but sometimes P&S might not have that speed.

Sony also makes some intresting P&S, but I definitely prefer Canon over Sony on that (well, to be honest, also on DSLR).

Answer 3

From $150 to $500 you can start with the Sony Cybershot series or the Canon Powershot series. They are great cameras to start with. Check out some of these cameras at http://www.geocities.com/lcming/cameras

Answer 4

are you looking for a digital still camera or a digital slr. digital slr's will give you the best results, but can be pricey. i would recommend sony brand cameras because the color is so vivid and TRUE TO LIFE. thier user friendly, well made with great technology.

Answer 5

canon or nikon. personally i shoot with a nikon d200. i love it. i have found that nikon's lenses are better than canon. however canon's auto white balance is better along with less grain in the higher iso settings. both systems are great. depends on what you are going to use it for and how much you want to spend.

check out www.bhphotovideo.com and www.samyscamera.com. both have great prices and depending on where you are located you dont pay taxes ... which with equipment can add up pretty fast.

good luck.

Answer 6

Canon Rebel XT

Answer 7

Kodak has been in the picture business for about 150 years.....and it jumped on the digital bandwagon quite early. I use a Kodak P-850 which has all the bells and whistles most folks will ever need and 5.1 MP and it's available now for just under $400.......................

Answer 8

You cant go wrong with Nikon or Canon. I have a Nikon D70s and a Nikon N80 both are great for starting out and even professional work

Answer 9

hmm... well I have had an Olympus EVOLT E-500 Digital SLR for about a year now, its a pretty new product, for about $800-$1000 you get two lenses, and I think its an amazing camra myself... ive done some outstanding work with it... plus its for beginners on a professional level, sorta easing your way into professional equipment, with out all the confusion about how to run the thing, its got alot of preset features, as well as set it up yourself... id recommend it to you anyday... you'll definately get your moneys worth, AND i havent had a single problem with it, long living battery too, and its somewhat light, but a heavy duty cam... best wishes...

Answer 10

Digital rebel XTI, loaded with features but will not break the bank, check out Canon's website.