I have a lot of money and no talent. Which digital camera should I buy?

Question

I want to impress my friends with long lenses and lots of megapixels. They don't know much about cameras so this shouldn't be difficult.

What camera takes the new AF EF-ED AF-S DX G AI L-series 10-700 f 8.6- 16.9 Hyperzoom from Tokinasigmaramron?

Answer 1

I have a lot of talent and no money. We should get together.

Answer 2

As posers, our chief weapon is megapixels... megapixels and zoom... zoom and pixels.... Our two weapons are pixels and zoom... and high ISO.... Our *three* weapons are pixels, zoom, and high ISO... and an almost fanatical devotion to Cartier-Bresson.... Our *four*... no... *Amongst* our weapons.... Amongst our weaponry... are such elements as pixels, zoom.... I'll come in again.

Okay, here are three superb systems. They all scream for attention in subtlely different ways, so choose wisely...

1) Leica M8 digital rangefinder with a Leica Wide Angle 35mm f/1.4 Summilux (approx. $8000). You are the ultimate street photographer. Worldly and suave, your camera is the pinnacle of quality and stealth. If not for the huge red dot, it would be impossible for even you to find your camera in the morning. You are above silly technological novelties such as zoom lenses and auto-focus.

2) Hasselblad. Any body, any lens (approx. $6000). Not only are you above zoom lenses and auto-focus, you are above digital. Your landscapes and portraits demand more resolution and more dynamic range than any digital camera can currently provide. Perhaps you'll switch 10 years from now when Hasselblad offers a real alternative, instead of that 39 megapixel excuse for a digital back they currently have the audacity to market.

3) Canon 1Ds Mark ll with a Canon 600mm f/4 (approx. $14000). You shoot concerts and sporting events from the privacy of your own balcony. Occasionally you might shoot some close-ups for NASA. And of course, you detest having to use such a large camera but you can't possibly make do with anything less.

So there you have it.
It's always a pleasure assist other regulars in the camera section.

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What camera takes the new AF EF-ED AF-S DX G AI L-series 10-700 f 8.6- 16.9 Hyperzoom from Tokinasigmaramron?

If that's what you're leaning towards, spend $100 extra on the Canikon f/2.8 USELISS version (ultra silentwave extreme leprechaun-power image stabilization stabilizer). This lens works on all cameras thanks to an automatic transmission, so it should slide onto your D50 like a greasy space-playboy.

Answer 3

I am in no way telling you how to manage your money. But "I" would save it for later use as a "Financial Net" to fall back on. But in the end it is your choice. I would suggest going to a photography course first, figure out what you want to do with your camera besides impress your friends.

A quick over view of how people use professional cameras. There is composition which basically telling a story with a single photo. Different elements means different things, for example, trees are in most cases are vertical which signifies strength where as a tree laying against a house or any other angle besides vertical and horizontal signifies motion. The key point to art (yes photography is an art form) is to get an expression from the viewer, whether it is a sick/disgusting feeling or a happy/excited feeling. Portraits are used in a studio or an outside setting. If you want to got the more consumer route (point and shoot) that is used for everyday things like taking pictures of a babies, pets, weddings, parties, couples, bugs/insects, etc.

If you prefer astronomy (study of the stars and constellations) then I would suggest a 600mm lens (which costs roughly 7,200 USD). And light is everything, without light there would be no picture. Exposure settings for indoors and exposure for outdoors are different because (believe it or not) the sun gives off a blue light, while incandescent (Everyday lighting, light bulbs) give off a warm redish light.

Answer 4

Buy a Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II (16.7 megapixels) with L lenses since apparently you have lots of money to waste.

Answer 5

The Nikon D80 with the 18-200mm VR lens should be perfect.
It's a great camera and lens as well.

Answer 6

I agree totally with Morey's suggestion. You can just put the camera on "Auto" set the lens to "VR" and get pretty good pictures, too, with little effort on your part.

If you have no eye for photography, though, you're screwed. If you can't envision a nice picture, you can't take one either.

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Oh. I get it now.

Answer 7

then buy a dumy 1 with flash lights ...they will get impressed anyways....
sorry on serious note try sony 10 mega pixel one its really good and easy to click.

Answer 8

panasonic A700 available from comet.co.uk at a lower price than in store