Hello! I am a Master's candidate in Archaeology and I'm looking for a digital camera. I'm not looking for something super-specialized or professional grade but I was hoping someone out there (maybe an archaeologist or a CRM specialist) would have some advice as to which one to get.
It doesn't have to be top-line and I'm only looking to spend about 300 dollars at most but I want it to take video and give me good enough resolution to take thesis/presentation grade photos.
Any advice as to technical specs I would want or specific models would be great.
Thanks!
2007-11-22 06:09:38 · 3 answers · asked by Lady P 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
Extend a the budget by a bit and go for fujifilm finepix s 9600
http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/s/finepix_s9600/index.html
olympus sp 550 uz can also be a good choice. this is available at around 300 dollars.
both cameras have a good wide zoom equivalent to 28mm. both have good resolution and fine zoom range. good resolution helps not to smear out minute details. good zoom enables you take close shots of important things, may be something written or designs on some pots etc.
you definitely need a bridge camera since compacts won't work good for u n slr u can't afford. canon a570 is a good camera though u would need to spend around 3 thousand dollars. so look for those i suggested you
2007-11-22 06:45:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a good look at the Canon G9. It focuses to 1cm and has "Movie Mode". IMO you'll definitely want the close-focusing capabilities. Plus it supports an off-camera flash (Canon offers models several for it) and that could be useful.
2007-11-22 07:08:14 · answer #2 · answered by EDWIN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest the canon a570 or sx100
2007-11-22 06:20:28 · answer #3 · answered by Elvis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋