I am looking for suggestion on a nice, relatively inexpensive, digital camera for a novice photographer interested in high quality, mutliple feature and a good included software.
Any pointers will help.
2007-02-27 14:04:12 · 6 answers · asked by jentennisgal 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
As a new photographer I would suggest the Nikon EOS Rebel XT
You can purchase this camera new or used. There are some great features with this camera and it will allow you to experiment and can be very forgiving. The standard lens is on the middle end with this camera and it will provide for some nice pictures. The quality of the lens has a lot to do with quality of picture, the better the lens the better the picture.
Start here and play for a year, commit to shooting 100 pictures a day of anything and everything, it does not matter, you are teaching yourself. My camera goes everywhere with me and I shoot throughout the day in different environments and lighting.
Use a flash card of 1 GB or better and it will increase your shooting speed. Purchase an extra battery and always carry two.
best of luck
2007-02-27 14:17:29 · answer #1 · answered by nmp948 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hello! I would recommend to you the Panasonic DMC-LZ7K which has 7.2mp, 6x optical zoom (and only count optical zoom when looking for a digital camera... digital zoom interpolates it and reduces the image quality), has the important OPTICAL image stabilization, and host of features for around $200 or so. I would recommend also that you visit www.digitalcamera-hq.com for reviews on the camera you're thinking of. Try to tinker with it and get a better idea of how it works. Do remember though that functionality and such in a store differs from real life photography outside the doors. Remeber to hold the camera steady, and when doing vertical shots keep the flash on top and not on the bottom. Get some digicam batteries (rechargeable) with at least 2300-2500mAh... which means it has more power for it thus lasting longer before changing. You should also think about getting a decent tripod, a three way tripod with proper vertical pan with panhandle on the right or at least having the flash atop. Develop your eye for seeing things and by al means do be afraid to experiment and try things alright? Hope this helps.
2007-02-28 00:10:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Under $500 Kodak prosumer P850 or P715. Has image stabilization and the ability to add lens attachments as filters, a wide angle and a zoom. They already are 12x optical... which translates to 38mm to 400mm zoom. add the extension and you get 604mm of great glass. Also will accept polorizers at 55mm and any other 55mm filter or close-up kit.
Kodak color sensors are even better than the Canon or Nikon and the software is easy and web enabled.
I am a pro and I use the inexpensive Kodak... they take great images and you have a multitude of settings for different conditions. Did I mention it has a movie mode, a great asset. And it shoots in RAW format if wanted, otherwise its default is standard JPG.
Hope I convinced you... go to Kodak.com and check out the specs on both.
beaux
I have the P850 and recommend it highly.
2007-02-28 08:44:36 · answer #3 · answered by beauxPatrick 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try the Nikon D50 with the kit lens; I think you'll like the ergonomics and the no-nonsense feel of the camera. Also, the lenses are really first-class, with great glass formula for superior image detail quality. You'll also find that you can find more versatiltiy in future lens purchases (used and new). Try www.bhphotovideo.com for the Nikon D50. Alternatively, you might want to also check for the Nikon D70S, still in popular use today, at www.keh.com but be ready to buy once you see it with the kit lens since the merchandise doesn't stay very long on the shelves (they DO get in new merchandise everyday, if you don't see what you want, just go back every two days or so). Good luck and best wishes.
2007-02-28 05:17:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Whatever Canon camera fits your budget and desired size. The A550 is inexpensive. The SD600 is real small. The SD800IS has a wider angle lens.
Nikon, Sony, and Olympus make very good cameras as well.
None of them come with much in the way of software. Adobe Photoshop Album is a good beginner package.
2007-02-28 00:35:22 · answer #5 · answered by Greg M 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Sorry for anwering your question with a question, but an important starting point would be your budget. How much would you be willing to pay?
Jim
2007-02-28 01:03:09 · answer #6 · answered by Jim A 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋