2007-09-10 09:41:48 · 7 answers · asked by Kurarinetto 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
I'm sorry to join in THIS parade, but I agree with those who have advised you that you will not be happy shooting wildlife with a camera that $350 can buy. Either spend your money on a decent point and shoot and consider yourself lucky if you ever get a nice image of the flora and fauna or save for another year and buy an SLR which will be capable of doing what you are looking for.
If you just can't wait, look for a Canon Powershot S3-IS, which is right in the ballpark for your budget. It's not what you would call a fast camera, but it does offer a continuous mode and a pretty long telephoto lens. It is what it is, but it's your best bet for happiness in your price range.
2007-09-10 13:58:39 · answer #1 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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
2007-09-10 10:02:29 · answer #2 · answered by Elvis 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Save some more $$$ and go for the DSLR. Anything else will be frustrating and you'll never get your investment back.
While you're saving, check out the latest Pentax, the K10D. Its a 10 mega pixel DSLR with Image Stabilization in the body and you can use every Pentax K-mount lens ever made. Of course the older lenses will be manual focus.
If you absolutely positively must have something to shoot wildlife right now, at least consider a 35mm film SLR. Minolta, Pentax, Canon, Nikon 35mm film cameras are fairly cheap on ebay and at KEH, B&H and Adorama.
2007-09-10 12:00:07 · answer #3 · answered by EDWIN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What would be nice is
(1) a good zoom lens that can get you up close (telephoto). A camera with interchangeable lenses would be nice, with a nice big telephoto lens, but that's beyond your budget.
(2) AA batteries rather than a proprietary battery so you can carry an extra set of rechargeables in your pocket
(3) Image stabilization is very useful at long zoom settings to minimize camera shake, also useful at lower shutter speeds (low light situations).
Take a look at the Canon S5 IS. I have the older S2 IS and I absolutely love it. I've taken some amazing pictures with it.
Other manufacturers make a similar model--looking sort of like an SLR with the flip-up flash on top, long zoom range, some even have image stabilization. But I would go for the Canon.
2007-09-10 09:59:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have a Casio Exilim EX-1000. It's slim, has a big viewing screen, and is 10 megapixels. I love it. It also has a "best shot" feature that has pre-set adjustments for different types of photos (i.e. outdoors, indoors, black & white, candlelight, cloudy day, etc.) They go for about $299. Great for close-ups etc. And I think it would be great for wildlife photography.
2007-09-10 10:06:57 · answer #5 · answered by FLEA 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might consider my camera. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H2. 6 megapixels, 12X optical zoom, manual controls in addition to auto, Has image stabilizer, very good on AA rechargeable batteries, and comes with battery charger. Gives an excellent 8X10 print.
2007-09-10 11:43:23 · answer #6 · answered by Vintage Music 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
kodak easy share are pretty good cameras and they take excellent pics
2007-09-15 11:45:05 · answer #7 · answered by 911weiner 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋