I want to be able to store a large amount of photos on it and I do want to have the video on it also. What is the MP? Is there anything I would need to look for when I purchase one?
2007-02-01 10:44:59 · 6 answers · asked by chyna 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
All of the major brands have their fans, and I have no doubt that they are all good cameras. The only camera available at the moment that I would stay away from is the Fuji S9500. I bought one and the photos are just not sharp and clear.
Take your time looking, they are getting better and cheaper as time goes by.
Optical zoom is the most important thing, get the most you can for your money.
Digital zoom is a complete waste of time, do not consider this as a factor when buying a camera. Once you have bought a camera, turn digital zoom off.
Get the most megapixels you can for your money.
As a very rough rule of thumb when comparing your final choices in camera, take the number of megapixels and multiply that by the amount of optical zoom. Buy the camera with the highest number.
Try to avoid a camera that uses two 'AA' batteries (except perhaps the Kodaks that can use the CR3 Lithium ion Battery Pack). Get a camera that either uses four, or one with its own dedicated Lithium Ion battery pack. (If you want to keep it for a long time, check the price and availability of replacement batteries. perhaps ebay?)
2007-02-01 15:55:44 · answer #1 · answered by teef_au 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More megapixels does NOT mean better pictures. My Nikon D70 (6.1MP) takes much better photos than some 10MP cameras I've seen.
I'd suggest sticking with a company like Nikon, Canon, etc. Look at website for photo magazines for reviews. Finally, try some at the store to see which work better for YOU.
2007-02-01 10:52:26 · answer #2 · answered by ckm1956 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of pictures will require large memory cards and for $$ you can get the size that needed.
I tell people to start by making a list of what you plan to shoot (indoors, outdoors, portraits, live action sports, all)
and
How pictures will be displayed (prints, posters, on web, ....)
Use a web buying guide like those posted at CNET or many other places on the web to match your needs with features. Most people including myself over buy. Most major manufacturer cameras will do great job however if you match features you can save money and be happier.
Check out CNET @ http://cnet.nytimes.com/html/ex/nytimes/bg/7603/index.html?tag=nyt_cats
2007-02-01 11:44:05 · answer #3 · answered by Frank B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Digital Cameras are always a big topic. For a really basic point and shoot camera, you should look for 3 megapixles and 3 opticle zoom. The higher your megapixles the higher the resolution of your pictures are. You should also check for good camera brands such as canon, hp, sony, and nikon.
2007-02-01 10:49:05 · answer #4 · answered by Andy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Canon.its the best.
2007-02-01 13:03:32 · answer #5 · answered by Bobby! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure its a sony. and has more then 5 megapixels.
2007-02-01 10:52:38 · answer #6 · answered by CHRiS 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋