I want a camera with a good zoom as I like to take photo's at concerts and sometimes am in approx. 7th row back. Also take pics at stage door. My current 35 mm camera is very slow in actually taking a photo so want one that is quite fast. Would really like one that just about fits in a large pocket or small handbag. Want to spend approx £150 - 200. I have looked at CanonPowershot A710 IS and Panasonic Lumix TZ1. Still not sure what to buy. Can any1 help? Don't want one that is too complicated. Are rechargeable batteries better than normal ones? Have been advised to get camera with image stabilisation.
2007-01-30 09:54:43 · 9 answers · asked by K 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
I am in the same position as you, and I am looking for the ideal Digi camera, and my choice stopped to:
Nikon Coolpix S9 and above
SD card compatible which are cheap, have lithium ION batteries which other cams also do, and best of all every camera shop iv been to, the reccommendations have been Nikon S9. S6 is about £20 to £30 more, but I have purchased the Nikon s9, and its a joy!!
Buy from Either Dixons or Amazon who both provide free delivery, and cost around £130!!! Bargain in my eyes.
Dont go for Sony as they use memory stick duo, which are really expensive and not very good, and dont get any FUJI or relative cameras because the media they use XD cards are highly rare, and they crash a lot, and cause media loss!! SD is the wat forward and cameras such as Casio, Nikon & Pentax offer the best shots, and lasting camera quality.
2007-02-03 02:27:06 · answer #1 · answered by Mr Y! Answers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definitely get a camera with the image stabilization--especially with what you are wanting to do. IS is best used when you are taking telephoto shots which is what it sounds like you will be doing most. My 2 favorites on the market right now would be the:
1. Canon Powershot S3IS
2. Sony DSC-H5
These are a bit more than the point and shoot cameras, but they have a lot of programmable options, image stabilization, high MP and an optical zoom (do not even look at digital zoom, as it distorts the images by blowing up the pixels) equivalent to 400mm. Check out dpreview.com for reviews of cameras and side by side comparison analysis. Buy your camera from butterflyphoto.com or bhphotovideo.com... both are reputable companies that I have dealt with, and they are way below the retail markup you will get in a regular brick and mortar store.
2007-01-30 14:44:27 · answer #2 · answered by RzrLens 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ten years, that's a no longer hassle-free one, and it does be counted on how lots you shoot. a expert who might shoot 5000 photographs each and each month in some godforsaken place will positioned on out the mechanicals of a digicam extremely without delay, in decrease than 3 years. If this is troublesome use which you're subject your digicam to, then you definately ought to get a tank of a digicam Nikon D3/3S/3X and Canon 1DmkIV and 1DsMkIII could be the form of digicam you like. you will want a climate sealed lens to circulate with it. Even then it should not be indestructible. once you're rather keen to splash then a Leica M9 gadget could additionally be an option, the Leica is a greater spartan digicam which skill much less to circulate incorrect. once you are going to apply it in severe situations, then you definately ought to look at organic mechanical cameras, and capturing action picture, perhaps a Leica M3, which has no electronics to interrupt. once you are going to infant your digicam, and easily take it out while the solar is shining, and the climate is heat then i might think of the present Canon 550D (or the different get right of entry to point SLR) and gear lens might probable do the activity. of direction it is going without asserting that between the 550D and the 1D there are a number of cameras that could withstand various volume of abuse, so it rather relies upon on the way you want to apply the digicam.
2016-09-28 05:06:01 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a TZ1; good pictures with sunny landscapes, anti shake allows me to shoot pics from hostile people abroad thanks to the 10 times zoom.
I regret a lot there is no wide lens, and at nights, pics are rather dark. For good pics inside with few light, Fuji 31 rd seems much better (but no optical stabilisation)
I should check the new Canon 850 too (but no 10 zoom)
2007-01-30 10:07:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
K : Well according to "Kodak Digital" type it has all accessories
that would be perfect for you. But "Cannon Power Shot "does not make images alot better because of where group pictures
has a timer set plus an 1gb photo memory card then uses a
software program as the same thing ok
here's http://www.kodak.usersmanule.com or see
http://www.digital.cannonpowershot.help
2007-01-30 11:02:32 · answer #5 · answered by toddk57@sbcglobal.net 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi k .I recommend you use the Canon 350d it is ideal for your work .It is not complicated to use .The lithium-ion battery was chosen as the best available by Digital photo mag recently . It also has 3 f p s with 14 frame burst .All Canon lenses will fit it .I cant fault them .Good luck
2007-01-30 10:07:27 · answer #6 · answered by not a mused 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As you are already a film photographer therefore you know how it works. I would suggest to look for Panasonic FZ20 or could be FZ220 which has a flash hotshoe for external flash for more creativity. Further more have a look at www.dpreview.com which is a site devoted to digital photography. Goodluck!
2007-02-03 03:12:06 · answer #7 · answered by Peace F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
optical zoom will take care of long range.
also get one with 6mp upwards.
2007-01-30 23:51:40 · answer #8 · answered by phelps 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kodak easyshare z740.
Always been good for me!
2007-01-30 10:00:45 · answer #9 · answered by Dave 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋