Reservations about Digital cameras. What is best? Olympus, Canon or ? And why?

Question

I am not sold on digital. I like to get clear details and good color. So far I have not seen one that I like. I have to get one because they are cheaper to use than buying all the film and getting it developed and the time factor too. I can pay up to $400.00 What is the best and why?

Answer 1

No, they are not film cameras, but if you limit yourself to $400, you will be buying a point and shoot and not an SLR. There are compromises made in these cameras that will degrade the image. However, after doing a lot of research and answering tons of questions here, I chose a Canon SD900 for myself. I bought an SD700-IS for my daughter. The SD700-IS has been replaced with the SD850-IS, which has the same image processor as my SD900.

I have a few photos on Flickr taken with both cameras, so I won't go on and on about it, but I'll let you just take a look and see if the image quality meets your expectations. If not, look at some of my other shots taken with various Nikon dSLR's and see if they suit you better. Yes, you would be looking at an additional $200 or more investment, but if you are not going to be happy with a $400 camera, why bother? (The SD900 is now $330, plus you'll need a $25-40 memory card.)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/7189769@N04/485855174/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7189769@N04/476181751/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7189769@N04/459603923/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7189769@N04/409551806/

Go here to see the comparison article on 5 compact camera and see what you think. If you really don't want to read reviews, I am still happy that I am got the Canon SD900 and this would be my recommendation for anyone at this point, since it is what I chose for myself. I ordered from B&H Photo where the price is $345 (today) for the SD900.

http://www.popphoto.com/cameras/3471/high-5-10mp-compacts.html Click on the name of each camera to read a detailed review.

Answer 2

Canon is a quality brand, with a number of very good models available.
Their ultra compact cameras (SD or Ixus) are stylish, very well built, have great photo quality and features and come supplied with a rechargeable lithium battery.
For a slightly larger model, which is generally cheaper in price, the A series is worth a look at. (They use AA size rechargeable NiMH batteries, which you would have to buy...as well as a charger).

some of the best choices...
SD850 IS
SD1000
SD900
SD700 IS
A630, A640, A570 IS, A560.
All of the above vary slightly with the amount of megapixels and features they have. Choosing which one is right for you depends on what type of photographer you are, what you want to do with your photos, and which features you need the most.

Answer 3

To cut to the chase, a $400 digicam will not give you anywhere near the image quality of a $400 film SLR-kit lens combo.

To get equivalent pics you'll have to spend about $700 on a DSLR.

If you spend $300 on film and processing in, let's say, a year, I'd say it's a no-brainer to spring for the DSLR.

Answer 4

canon is effective. plus the olympud 740 is a prety sluggish digital camera so far as the shutter pace. The reminiscence card for the olympus will in most cases additionally fee you two times up to the cardboard for the canon.