2007-10-09 19:41:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
Another hardware question, which ignores the fact that what governs the quality of a photograph is NOT the camera that takes it, but the photographer behind the viewfinder.
2007-10-09 21:42:14 · answer #1 · answered by rdenig_male 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have the Pentax, however, to make it a fair comparison, the other cameras are equivelant to the Pentax K110D not the 100D.
I LOVE the pentax especially because I can use ALL of my old lenses from my K1000 Manual SLR which you can't do with other models. The Pentax also has a innovative Shake Reduction System (Almost ALL of the Pentax reviews on the net show a pic with it on and with it off so that you can see how well it works), intuitive controls, point and shoot features that are normally absent from DSLR's, takes SD cards, can run on AA batteries (works GREAT with Rechargeable AA's - I use Kodak brand), is light and versatile. The design is also very intuitive, it just feels right in your hand. The quality of the photos are excellent, but I do agree with a previous poster that it also depends on WHO is using the camera. The ONLY thing that could use improvement is the flash (I use a flash hood indoors).
MY suggestion is that you go to a camera store in your area (ex. Ritz Camera) and hold each in your hands. See which feels right and which has controls that you feel are easiest to get used to.
2007-10-11 08:18:34 · answer #2 · answered by sandy81676 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd pick the Canon XT 8MP DSLR but next on the list would be the Nikon D40.
I own a Canon XTi.
2007-10-10 07:09:26 · answer #3 · answered by gretsch16pc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a realistic comparison all the cameras would have to have the same size sensor, the same megapixels and be fitted with a fixed focal length lens of, perhaps, 50mm. Otherwise you're comparing apples to oranges.
Your test shots would be of a traditional lens resolution test pattern and a color palette with controlled lighting and each camera tripod mounted with the white balance set for the lighting being used.
Try shutterbug.com or popphoto.com or americanphotomag.com for tests of the cameras you listed.
Simply relying on examples posted by others is a risky way of selecting a camera IMO.
2007-10-10 00:37:41 · answer #4 · answered by EDWIN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to go to review sites and look at sample images. You and I and Crazy may be looking for different things.
If you go here http://www.flickr.com/cameras/ you can see sample images that real people made with each camera.
2007-10-09 19:53:06 · answer #5 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Rebel XT, DEFINITELY
2007-10-09 19:48:14 · answer #6 · answered by CRAZY 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋