i was looking into buying a super good camera in the 10 meg range or even better and was wondering what everyone was using and why? And even photo software also?
Thanks
2007-11-26 22:59:37 · 8 answers · asked by michael b 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
I agree with the previous answerer that you'll get much better results from a bigger sensor (like those in SLRs), especially in low-light conditions. No amount of time will remove the noise from an image made by a tiny sensor (like those in most compacts) with very little light. Unless you shoot outdoors in daylight exclusively, this will matter to you.
I also agree that megapixels are a bit overrated. Be sure to look at a lot of images taken under the conditions like those in which you'll be shooting--before you make a pick based on the pixel count.
For that reason, I'd recommend an inexpensive SLR. I had several high-end point-and-shoots before I finally settled on the Nikon D40X, and I absolutely LOVE it. It has lots of advanced features, can be upgraded (with better lenses and flashes) over time, and produces stunning images. It's also very responsive and lightweight, and comes with a nice starter lens. The D40 is essentially the same camera, for less money, minus a few pixels.
Ken Rockwell's site offers tons of free advice on choosing a digital camera and getting the most out of it. Digital Photography reviews will give you plenty of hard information, including prices and actual images, on just about any camera you can buy. Check them out from the links below.
2007-11-27 02:07:15 · answer #1 · answered by Your Friendly Neighborhood Skip 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The megapixel count isn't as important as the sensor size.
A 10-mp purse-size camera will not make images nearly the quality of a 6-megapixel DSLR.
Unless you really need a tiny camera, DSLR is the only way to go.
Photo software?
Beginner: Picasa
Intermediate: Photoshop Elements
Pro: Photoshop
2007-11-27 17:07:50 · answer #2 · answered by V2K1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-05 15:21:05 · answer #3 · answered by buch 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before you buy, visit shutterbug.com and type 'the pros & cons of pixel packing' in the Search box. It was in the Nov. 2007 issue.
You'll learn that a 10mp digicam with its smaller sensor can give poorer quality - especially at higher ISO setiings - than a DSLR with 6mp.
2007-11-26 23:39:26 · answer #4 · answered by EDWIN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a Canon 40d, it is a awesome camera. I haev had great luck with it thus far, fast and the colors and clarity are super. It is very sharp and detailed (unless i mess up) I also use Photoshop CS2 for my editing.
HTH
2007-11-26 23:09:45 · answer #5 · answered by rich c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
megs basically have to with how large a print you want. ive printed 24x36 with a 8m camera and it was just fine. i know it also has something to do with sensor size..cant cram 10megs onto a small sensor w/o creating more problems.
ive owned a 20D, 30D and 40D..starting our years ago with small canon digital elph powershots. it can be an expensive hobby!
free software i recommend picasa...but for more control photoshop cs3
2007-11-26 23:05:30 · answer #6 · answered by prwhite55 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Me thinks you're looking for a lot of megapixels for the wrong reasons. Bear in mind that I own a 6 megapixel Sony and get excellent 8X10 prints and acceptable 11X14s.
2007-11-27 02:00:05 · answer #7 · answered by Vintage Music 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not really
it takes the camera longer to process
the best is around 7 or 8
2007-11-27 01:05:36 · answer #8 · answered by Elvis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋