A camera that takes amazing photos?

Question

I love photography, but sometimes I get frustrated with my camera, because they beauty of nature I see with my own eyes is just not what the camera sees.

Is there a camera out there that can show me through the lens the same vibrance, colors, and realness that I actually see?

Answer 1

No camera can yet match the complexities of the human eye but today's digital cameras allow you to preview what you've taken and that's a big plus for hobbyists.

You did not mention what camera you presently own, so my recommendations may not apply too well.

For a point and shoot camera, it's hard to fault the image quality of Canon. Many Sony cameras come close but Sony uses the proprietary Memory Stick so you will pay more and not be able to use the MS in any other brand. Panasonic has good cameras (most models have optical image stabilization) but the their image sensors get noisy above ISO 100 so not the best choice for available light.

For less than $200, consider the Canon A570IS or the very compact SD1000.

An SLR camera may seem daunting but the entry level models make picture-taking easy. You will get better image quality from these cameras than a point and shoot – all things being equal, the larger image sensor in these cameras can capture more detail and dynamic range.
The Digital Rebel XT/XTi and Nikon D40 are excellent cameras. The Pentax K1000D's image quality nearly as good but has the ability to use older, (cheaper) manual-focus Pentax lenses. These camera kits (body+lens) will set you back around $500 these days.

Also consider spending some money on a photo editing program. Photoshop Elements (available for Mac or Windows) will let you adjust saturation, contrast, sharpness, etc. It won't make a bad picture great but you'll feel more in control of the final image.

Good luck and happy shooting.

Answer 2

I keep seeing this "As cliche as it sounds, "cameras don't take good pictures, people do."" if that was true every professional photographer would be using an instamatic and cameras would not have developed beyond a box camera as there would be no need to. Its one of those half truths. Try taking a picture in low light without flash using a digital compact, you will get a blurry picture with no definition and full of noise. Technique can get rid of the blur by using a tripod but the flat picture and the noise you are left with. Digital compacts (particularly at the cheaper end) are bright daylight cameras, just like the old box camera was a few generations back. If you want images approaching professional standards then it has to be a DSLR. Where "cameras don't take good pictures, people do." is true is a good camera won't make you take better pictures, after all you decide where to point it and when to press the shutter, but once you know all about composition, exposure and the million and one things a good photographer needs to know a high spec camera can turn his/her vision into reality whatever the conditions, a cheap compact will be left behind when anything other than 'ideal' conditions are what you have to work with. Chris

Answer 3

If you want one a simple point and shoot digital camera without having to fuss with the aperture, focus, and all that other crazy stuff with SLR cameras, then Canon is a good brand. I don't personally have this camera, but it has been top selling on the market for a while now, Canon SD1000.

But, if you want one that can truly capture beauty and give you beautiful professional looking photos, a DSLR(or non-digital, depends what you prefer) is a very good choice because you can play with different settings and shutter speeds to get an effect you like. I have no personal reccomendations for a DSLR, but Nikon is a good brand for this. Go to a camera store and ask around!

Answer 4

I know how you feel.

Try a DSLR.

I personally haven't used one, however, the photos that I see that are taken with one are beautiful.

You can also use a photo editing program.


I have a Canon S3 IS and there is a setting where I can show vivid colors.
I use Photoshop or Paint Shop Pro to change the contrast or fade correct it.


I hope this was of some use.

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Answer 5

A camera is nothing but a dumb light-tight box with a lens, a meter and film or a sensor to capture the image. It cannot and will not "take amazing photos" (a truly over-worked word, "amazing"). A skilled, competent, experienced photographer makes great images. Note the phrase "makes great images".

A simple digicam in the hands of a skilled photographer will produce better images than the most expensive DSLR in the hands of the unskilled.

If you truly want to be a good photographer, take some classes and really learn about f-stops and shutter speeds and ISO and composition and lighting.

Answer 6

Would you like to see what Canon 5D can produce?

http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=9D5D352E6D7E4A18

(The very first photo was taken with a Canon Digital Rebel).

http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=2E2982B4520CDD81

The one above is a JPG converted from RAW. I used Canon 24-70 mm f 2.8 L zoom for this one.

Answer 7

cameras dont take photos

photos are photographic prints - buy a polariod

how insulting your question is ----- go ask a builder for a hammer that builds amazing houses

buy a Leica and go get some education in photography

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Answer 8

The Fuji S5 Pro is known for it's Dynamic Range.

You never said your price range, so this is my vote.

Answer 9

i have a good quality digital kodak with alot of zoom and different settings and also u can set yourself takes amazing pictures. just like what i see or better

Answer 10

i have an olympus and i like it, it is fairly true to form...my friends all have canon and swear by them and they are very good cameras, too.
the pros use mostly canon and nikon