What's the best digital camera for concerts?

Question

I have a Kodak camera that works great, except in concert settings. I can't get vibrant pictures without turning off the flash, and then I can't keep the camera steady enough to get clear shots. I was at a concert recently where two different people were getting great shots, one from far back ... one from up close. And they both had Sony cameras. I know for distance shots, zoom would be important. Any reasonably priced digital cameras recommended for the lighting situation of a concert?

Answer 1

no, no reasonably priced camera will take good steady pics...

I would reccomend the Canon Rebel Xti with a telephoto lense (for far away shots) and a standard zoom lense (closer shots)

This camera has Image stabilizer where the actual camera is hanging, so if you shake, the camera doesn't. IF you plan on wanting good shots, plan on not paying attention to the concert that much (I like taking the pictures because I can still hear the music)

Also, set the ISO way up

Answer 2

All of the major brands are good. Choose a brand that appeals to you. Then you have to think about getting a spare battery, what size memory card, if you want an extended warranty, how much you can afford, what size zoom, if you want manual controls, the size of the camera, finding a reliable place to purchase it, and the list goes on and on and on.......

The first thing to realize is that almost any digital camera will take good pictures. If more people would read the manual more than once, they would be able to take better pictures. Usually, the person assumes it is the camera when it could be them not knowing exactly what to do. Just give yourself more photographic knowledge by doing more reading on the internet.

I really believe buying a camera is an individual choice.
The person needs to read alot of reviews on cameras so they can decide on the features that they really want and need.
Go to the store and hold them so you can see if they feel comfortable in your hands. If possible, take some pictures in the store to check the quality of the pictures.
I can only give a suggestion of what to look for in a new digital camera.
Good Luck

my suggestion
go to yahoo shopping
digital cameras
digital camera GUIDE
be sure to check titles on the left side
the guide should answer your questions

Answer 3

First, you should read the back of your ticket to see if cameras are allowed. If they aren't and yours is found, it will be confiscated. Your chances of getting it back are slim to none. Taking photos at a concert without written permission is called Copyright Infringement, whether you plan to sell the images or not. Just displaying them on the web makes you liable for prosecution.

That said, if you're still determined to use your camera at a concert you're going to need to make some settings yourself.
A high ISO is needed - 1600 or 3200 IF your camera allows those high settings. If ISO 800 is your highest setting use it and manually set your shutter to 1/125. Your images won't be perfect but you can "tweak" them in Photoshop.

Answer 4

i might choose for a sony, I had one some years in the past it substitute into approximately 3 hundred, and after it broke (water harm) I even have long surpassed by using a nikkon, as properly as a much low-priced poloroid digital. the two are undesirable for stay overall performance photos when you consider that they take a protracted time for the image to certainly take. particular fashions of cameras enable settings that seize band individuals lots extra artistically, without the flash working example on my sony i substitute into in a position to have a sparkling image of a band member without the fuzziness that occurs often times on extra fee-effective cameras.

Answer 5

My Kodak camera(8 meg.) is perfect for concerts....at warped tour I got such amazing pictures from it....but if yours isn't working maybe you need a higher meg...and I think if ur not a fan of kodak go with another brand...i would ask the people at best buy for more advice.......good luck...