2007-03-19 07:18:32 · 15 answers · asked by kobe6915 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
I have a Kodak digital camera that is almost 10 years old and I love it. Go to epinions.com this is a consumer driven webiste where "real" people review thousands of items and gives their real life review on the items that they use. The best thing is to find a camera that suits your needs not one that everyone else recommends but you don't like/need.
2007-03-19 07:28:12 · answer #1 · answered by walknred 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a very broad question, but, as a professional photographer, I will try and give you the shortest answer possible.
It depends on what sort of photographer you are and how you will use the camera. If you are strictly an amateur and don't have any aspirations of becoming serious about photography, then I'd recommend any of the name brand cameras that fit your budget, have at least 4 or 5 megapixel resolution, and have a decent OPTICAL zoom. Stay away from any camera that tries to entice you with a "3x optical, 24x digital zoom." Digital zooms ruin your pictures and make them look fuzzy and pixelated.
There are quite a few very good point-and-shoot digital cameras out there that are in the 6-8 megapixel range with 12 optical zooms by Nikon, Canon and Sony that are under $400 in price.
On the other hand, if you are looking to be more serious and shoot for a paper or just because you demand quality, then I'd stick with Canon, Nikon, Olympus, and, maybe, the newer Pentax or Minolta cameras.
Want a hint? Check out any sporting event and look at the photographers on the sidelines. Those "white lenses" are made by Canon, which means they are using Canon cameras. That is no accident. Canon cameras are used right now by more professional photographers and photojournalists all over the world because of their outstanding quality and durability.
But, lastly, don't let that influence you unfairly: The most important factor in any photography equation is the person behind the camera, no matter what brand.
So there you have it. I hope I answered your question!
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2007-03-19 17:13:39 · answer #2 · answered by propellerhead 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While many people automatically think of Canon, Kodak or Sony when buying a camera, they are not necessarily the best when it comes to digital. Panasonic has awesome cameras. They use the Leica lens, which makes the optics so much better because it is a glass lens, not plastic. Plastic lenses tend to distort images more. Check out www.dpreview.com. You can do side-by-side comparisons and read reviews. Good luck!
2007-03-19 15:55:58 · answer #3 · answered by Bakem 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its ur choice but i think i would eliminate Kodak and Samsung and think about buying a Panasonic, Sony or Canon Digital Camera
2007-03-19 14:24:40 · answer #4 · answered by Sherif E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sony and Canon is really a toss-up. Eliminate the rest. Fugi is usually a good value camera; in that you get more than most for what you spend.
2007-03-19 21:37:59 · answer #5 · answered by Vintage Music 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definetely Canon.
2007-03-20 19:51:35 · answer #6 · answered by noname 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the FujiFilm Finepix line. I've got 2. I've used other digital cameras of most all of the major brands and find them to be more difficult to use, fragile, and twitchy. The Finepix just work. They take great photos and have tons of features.
2007-03-19 14:24:44 · answer #7 · answered by abrainconnected 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Canon, then Sony.
2007-03-19 17:24:45 · answer #8 · answered by Amy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've have two cameras from your list its panasonic and sony and its a good camera, i also tries my friend canon and its good also :) especially for pocket camera...
i never tried the other 2 but i wouldn't recomended them...
2007-03-21 11:53:51 · answer #9 · answered by felisia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I prefer Canon...but you'll probably find people who like each of the brands you mentioned!
2007-03-19 14:33:19 · answer #10 · answered by Greg S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋