I've always had SLRs (right now, I have a Cannon Rebel 2000). My main reason for taking photos is to see if I can capture the beauty of the subject with an interesting composition and I'm very excited when I feel like I've taken a good photo. I'm ready to move to digital and am trying to decide between an SLR and a point and shoot. I'll probably get an SLR because I'm used to the quality and control. I don't always use all the features, but I do like to switch to manual focus, turn off the flash, use a macro setting, etc. However, it would also be really nice to finally have a light camera small enough to fit into my purse for spontaneous social situations. I also like the idea of a powerful zoom. Have the non-SLR digital cameras gotten to the place where the picture quality is comparable to SLRs and the flexibility while shooting is similar? Ultimately, quality pictures is more important than convenience to me, but I don't want to discount non-SLRs if there are ones that I might like.
2007-08-26 19:56:50 · 8 answers · asked by icarusloco 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
Digital point and shoots are quite good, but the biggest issue is flash. The flash on point and shoots is so close to the lens that you get red-eye and the flashes are typically underpowered.
Thus, if image quality and control are your primary concerns, I would get a digital SLR initially. Since you have Canon lenses already for your Canon Rebel 2000, then I would get the Canon Digital Rebel XTi (also called the EOS 400D).
If you need something portable and which can also handle a Canon external flash as well as having its own built-in flash, I would consider the Canon Powershot G7. It has a decent enough zoom lens (6x) and full manual control.
2007-08-27 03:24:27 · answer #1 · answered by anthony h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Considering picture quality, you can't compare a DSLR to a point and shoot. The DSLR will always come out on top if you don't take the photographer's skill in consideration. But point and shoots do have the advantage of being extremely portable.
That being the case, you might opt for the mid-range cameras such as the Canon S3/S5 IS or Sony H-series. They are far from being DSLRs but they offer more control than point and shoots. They are also slightly smaller than the DSLRs.
If you use an external flash attachment, there are also models with a built-in hotshoe like the Canon G-series. At least you could still use some of your older accessories with it.
2007-08-26 20:32:50 · answer #2 · answered by smash-o-san 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to youtube and look up the "Pro Photographer Cheap Camera" videos and you can see for yourself. A couple of the videos were using silly things like a Lego camera, but there are several that are using regular point and shoots from Vivitar, Rollei and Yashica and even an iPhone. The pro photographers got some great shots. The one with the Rollei was probably the best - the photographer used only a long shutter speed and a flash light to create the same effects you get with a studio lighting setup.
2016-05-18 23:41:18 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One other point. If you are currently a Canon SLR shooter, then you might stick with the Canon DSLR because you lens will probably fit. Just make sure your lens mount is the same as the current line up. Don't assume that as Canon has changed over the years, unlike Nikon. Take a lens with you when you look at their line.
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2007-08-27 00:38:45 · answer #4 · answered by nikonphotobug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you want the control of an slr without the bulk, try the Canon S5 IS. it's a point and shoot but the features are close to dslr features. click the link below to learn more about the camera. i use it and i'm very pleased with it.
2007-08-26 20:22:44 · answer #5 · answered by GadgetMuse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi
always slr's give u more control over the point n shoot varieties.
for dslr's try the canon eos series / nikon. i am a fan of canon and i own a semi professional s3is its very great. only gripe is it draws a lot of battery. consider urself using rechargables instead of alkaline.
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2007-08-26 20:18:37 · answer #6 · answered by cyberagent009 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you are accustomed to an SLR anything less would be disappointing to you. I know that I personally could never give up seeing what the lens sees.
You seem to have conflicting thoughts though.
2007-08-27 04:18:04 · answer #7 · answered by EDWIN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get what ever you want, please the ravings dont help me answer you
get the point and shoot if you want small
get the DSLR if you want control
is it my english or are you hard to understand?
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2007-08-26 20:07:44 · answer #8 · answered by Antoni 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋