getting new camera?

Question

whats a good camera under 500 other than the canon rebels(cant afford the lense i need for it) for sporting events?I want it to take fast clear action shots.Im taking my rebel xt back tomorrow and need to know what to get?Im looking at the sont cyber shot h9 or h7.Any ideas?Thanks

Answer 1

Its very doubtful that a digicam is going to allow you to do what you say you want to do: take fast, clear action shots. The main problem with digicams is the shutter lag which is getting better but is still a decided hindrance for action photography. Another problem with them is the slowness of their lenses, f3.5 wide open at the widest setting and f5.6 or 6.3 at the longest setting of their zooms. Using such a slow lens means using a higher ISO which means lower image quality.

My suggestion is to keep the Rebel XT and search for a used lens that suits your needs. You can also rent lenses.

Start saving for the Canon lens you really want by not eating out at lunch and whatever else you can give up without undue hardship. If you normally spend $5.00 a day for lunch and cut it to $0.00 that's $1,300.00 you can save in a year towards your dream lens. Buy a Britta water pitcher and re-fill your used bottles and save the money you spend on bottled water every day. I bet if you do just those 2 things your dream lens will be in your camera bag in less than a year.

NOTE: I know, you asked a photography question and got financial advice. Just my way of trying to help.

Answer 2

I would stick with the Rebel, and see about getting a good used lens. You really won't be satisfied with the Sony or other "advanced digital" for sports photography. You can pick up a Canon 70-300 IS USM for under $400 at Adorama.com or perhaps even find one for less on ebay, or a used lens. Then later on upgrade your lenses.

Another opition although without the long zoom capability, is the Canon G9 .. which would give you full manual controls including RAW, in a point & shoot body, but only a 4x zoom.

I have a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8, for a time, and tried some sports photography with it, thought it would be a good carry around camera, for when I didn't want to lug along all the gear. It has an excellent Leica 2.8 (23-490mm equivalent) lens, and is quite fast which is something you'll need for sports photography. The only issues I really had with it, was it was a bit noisy for my liking.. but it's a lot better than the Sony, IMO.... (it is awesome for macro photography)

go to dpreview.com and compare the different cameras side by side, for the features you want, read the reviews, then go to a camera shop (not best buy or walmart) and try out the cameras in the shop, ask the salesman questions, and see which fits you best.

Answer 3

After doing a lot of reading online - both professional reviews and reviews of owners - I'm targeting this camera for myself: Fuji Finepix S9100, 9 megapixel, 10.7x optical zoom.

http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=2927&review=fujifilm+finepix+s9100

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0608/06082412fujis9600.asp

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/S9100/S9100A.HTM

Before deciding fully that I wanted the Fuji S9100, I was also considering the Sony DSC H7 or H9 (I've honestly forgotten which one) - but after reading reviews from owners of that camera, I shied away from it...

Whichever camera you start to like, make sure you read plenty of online reviews - from professionals AND owners. Just to a Google search for the specific camera, and read as much as possible to find out if that camera will suit your needs.

Good luck!

Answer 4

My best pick would have to be Canon Powershot SD750 Digital Camera. it has a amazing 3in screen and takes pics at 7.1 megapixels. I

Answer 5

sony cybershot

Alexander

Answer 6

i got sony cybershot 8.1 megapixel. it's nice. try it