I'm looking to get a camera for my cousin who is going into photography in her art school, any recomendations on specific cameras?? I heard wonders about the Canon Rebel XT but a little out of my price range. Anything under $200 that could do her well in school? What type of camera will be well suited for a photography student? Specific camera recomendations would be great. Although what type of camera, as in charachteristic, would do just as well for me, as I am a novice on this sort of thing. Thanks!
2007-02-01 15:05:13 · 9 answers · asked by camilo4891 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
if the plan is to use the camera for school, you really should go with a DSLR ( digital Single Lens Reflex ). These cameras allow you to look through the lens before the taking the picture. They also allow you to change the lens and adjust many exposure settings, etc. The Cannon Rebel XT is a DSLR.
I like the Nikon D40 for an entry level DSLR ( around 600), if this is out of you price range you may be able to find a used Nikon D70 or Cannon Rebel or Rebel XT for less - but in many cases the lens alone costs over 200.
I would not buy a "point and shoot" camera unless her class says it is OK. Some photography classes will require a DSLR. The best advice would be to find out what camera would be required by the class she would be taking.
2007-02-02 01:58:56 · answer #1 · answered by Dave G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen to Teef_AU and Koko on this one. A photography student needs the creative control of a (digital) SLR.
* With a point & shoot it's practically impossible to blur the foreground/ background the way you want in order to isolate your subject. This has to do with the tiny sensors used in compact cameras. This doesn't matter for snapshots, but depth of field is a major aspect of artistic photography.
* Point and shoot cameras almost always focus on the nearest object to the lens and don't let you override the auto-focus. For artistic photography you need more control.
These are just some of the basics. An advanced photographer will also use the more advanced features that only (digital) SLR cameras implement well, like custom white balance, exposure bracketing, the option to use an external flash, etc.
Add to all of this, that a (digital) SLR is vastly more responsive than a point & shoot camera and you're really talking about completely different tools.
Your budget of $200 is probably enough for used Pentax K1000 or Nikon FM film SLR. These are built like tanks and offer full manual control.
The cheapest digital models cost over double your budget.
2007-02-01 22:40:18 · answer #2 · answered by OMG, I ♥ PONIES!!1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For long term survival in school, if she is serious then there will really be no alternative to an SLR. Buying something else now will only mean that that money is gone when she realizes that an SLR is needed. I would personally wait, save more and go for perhaps a Nikon D40 or Canon EOS350D. My personal favorites are the Nikons so I am a little biased, but either camera will server her well. The Nikon D40 does have some issues with lens compatibility, so if you can stretch to the D50 then even better.
2007-02-01 15:44:24 · answer #3 · answered by teef_au 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally love my Kodak EZShare digital camera that my parents got me for my birthday.
I take a lot of pictures-I am very much into photography and art in general...I love this camera because it handles so well and is easy to use. It has many different functions, such as 'beach setting, snowy setting, object in motion, closeup, landscape, nighttime, self portrate' the timer setting is really neat too...and you can crop your photos right on the camera, and make a slide show. I also love how I can take turn my digital camera into a digital camcorder, complete with sound. With the right chip in the camera, it can hold a very lengthy video... I got a funny one of my boyfriend running through a bunch of geese lol-but that's another story lol- anyway- from my own personal recomendation- look into the Kodak EZ share Cameras... I also love this camera because it came with a downloadable cd and made downloading, redesigning photos, emailing them to friends and family, and making my own personal gallery online the most simple thing I had done. Oh-and as far as price goes, my parents won't tell exactly, my mom just said it was "very reasonable". Good luck finding the perfect camera! And I wish your cousin good luck too!!! Happy picture taking!!! *cheese* :-)
2007-02-01 15:15:37 · answer #4 · answered by janette k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she will be using this for art school, no camera will work if its not a SLR. Most art students do use at least the Canon 30D or Nikon D80. The Canon Rebel does take amazing pictures just like the D70 but if those are out of your price range, I do not think its worth your money to buy her a camera IF she will be using it for school.
2007-02-01 16:28:52 · answer #5 · answered by Koko 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Canon A-640 is a very nice digital camera.
2007-02-01 15:14:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say it will be better to start with a basic model. i think nowadays u can get 6 mega pixel cameras for less than usd 200. get a camera with automatic functions. once after practicing u can go for SLR or higher end models.
2007-02-01 18:36:59 · answer #7 · answered by hi5vj 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are looking for a camera just to shoot picture than i would suggest you go for SONY digi cam.
If you are lookig for a professional (SLR) then fujisti has come with good range or go for nikon
2007-02-01 18:56:12 · answer #8 · answered by vijayaraghavan s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sony dsc-s600 has a good price
nice pictures
go to sonystyle.com
and read about it
2007-02-02 01:58:31 · answer #9 · answered by Elvis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
camedia is user friendly and also works very well and is of great quality
2007-02-02 02:06:10 · answer #10 · answered by Corey B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋