how much would you save up and what would you buy?
2007-09-16 07:51:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
First, you need to decide what you want to do photographically. Are you interested in sports photography? In portraits? Landscapes? Macro? Some cameras will be better suited for one than another.
It might be a good idea to take a photography class at your local high school or community college.
2007-09-16 07:58:32 · answer #1 · answered by EDWIN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Save $200 and buy a Canon Powershot A630. It is well under $200 and you can buy a memory card.
I own a few Nikon DSLR's and I'd buy the Canon Powershot A630 or A640 for myself. These cameras have the larger sensor (1/1.8" or 5.2 mm x 7.2 mm) that is nearly double the sensor size you find in many point and shoot cameras and this translates into better image quality. They allow fully automatic use or total user control and offer several stages in between. The only significant difference between these cameras is that the A630 is 8 MP and the A640 is 10 MP.
If you're going to spend up to $200, look at a Canon Powershot A630. My son has had his A620 for over a year (May 2006) and we both like it. My brother has had his A630 for over a year and it's a very nice camera, also. You can get it at B&H Photo (available through Yahoo! Shopping) for $184.
If you can go to $300, look at the 10 MP Canon Powershot A640. This is an excellent camera. It sells for $260 and you can add a very nice memory card for under $40. The images from the A640 compare VERY favorably with the images from a Canon G7, which costs about twice as much.
For either camera, buy a 1 or 2 GB Sandisk Ultra II or Extreme III card. You will NEED the increased capacity and write speed to fully realize the benefits of your camera. The Ultra II would be excellent, but if you are really into video, you might prefer the faster Extreme III. These cards cost from about $25-45 at B&H and several other outlets.
A630: http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_reviews/a630.html
Also: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Canon/canon_a630.asp (Read owner opinions)
A640: http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_reviews/a640.html
Also: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canona640/
2007-09-16 17:29:52 · answer #2 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go to Olympus auctions on E.bay , and buy a brand new Olympus digital camera , refurbished or damaged packaging , and save a bundle of cash , these cameras are direct from Olympus and carry a full warranty, you can not go wrong for under $100.00 - $500.00 you know how much you want to spend
2007-09-16 15:03:33 · answer #3 · answered by Peter M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I'm on a budget... I'd probably pick a Canon Powershot A series. Pretty cheap but it also have manual settings and take relatively good pictures.
But if I want to save up... I'd save up to $1000 or may be $1500 to get a good DSLR and a good lenses. I'd probably get a Canon EOS 400D/Digital Rebel XTi.
2007-09-16 15:00:41 · answer #4 · answered by dodol 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
$100
samsung 630
2007-09-16 15:34:59 · answer #5 · answered by Elvis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-Digital-Camera-Optical/dp/B000MFA1NE/ref=pd_bbs_2/102-0738498-6834522?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1190279693&sr=8-2
I baught this
2007-09-20 05:34:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋