2007-10-16 00:56:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
Jack, I think you need to do your own side by side comparison of these 4 cameras. Its impossible for anyone to know your wants and needs in a camera. You need to think about exactly how you'll be using the camera and what features and benefits are important to you. Make a list of what you consider "must have" features and choose the camera that fulfills all or most of them.
Yes, this is much harder than simply having 4 out of 5 people say "Nikon" or "Canon" or "Pentax" or "Olympus" and then buying that one based on someone else's opinion.
There is no intent to denigrate the opinions of others. They can be useful and informative. However, Jack, the only opinion that really matters is yours.
Your local professional camera store would be a good place to start. Its always best to handle each camera and see how it "feels" in your hands. One of the 4 will "feel" better and more comfortable to you. Suppose you base your decision on opinion in here and choose a Nikon and it just "feels" clumsy to you? Then what do you do?
You could also check reviews of them at dpreview.com or shutterbug.com or popphoto.com.
2007-10-16 01:17:03 · answer #1 · answered by EDWIN 7 · 2⤊ 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
2007-10-16 07:33:33 · answer #2 · answered by Elvis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go with the Olympus, had great luck with them, and it's not about luck!, they are good!.
2007-10-16 01:37:34 · answer #3 · answered by Dragon'sFire 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to comfortstyles.com forum and ask them any question.
2007-10-16 03:39:11 · answer #4 · answered by tom p 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋