which camera will give me this quality in photos (picture inside)?

Question

im all the way to the left but do you see how my skin looks so lively and radiant.

no other camera does that for me.
and all the pictures that guy took look like that

so what kind of camera gives that look?

i just bought the sony cyber shot dsc-n2

will it have the same quality?

http://a498.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/114/l_cb103244653b6bc47aee5044c0cbbe31.jpg

there was no lighting we were outside

Answer 1

a good photographer can make great pictures with any camera. it's all about understanding the principles of exposure and lighting, not the equipment.

Answer 2

The "Look" you describe isn't any more than being rather close to the camera when the flash went off. If you want that look, just be at that range when a camera fires the flash. As a photographer, I can assure you that what I just said is true, and is not a result of any particular "quality" in the camera, or of "lively and radiant" skin.

Answer 3

Well, since you were obviously looking at the guy when he shot it, what kind of camera was he shooting with? A good diffused light source, or flash source, is a real key to getting a smooth skin tone as you described. There's also a trick in Photoshop to soften out skin tones and give a really nice sheen. I don't think you'll get what you want with a point and shoot, at least not JUST a point and shoot, maybe a point and shoot with photoshop.

Answer 4

Sony makes decent cameras but not as good as Nikon. To be honest that is not that great of a picture. The girl on the right is the only one in focus.

j

Answer 5

There is lighting, rather harsh flash. I would think any camera with an on-board flash will look very similar to that. I think the "radiance" is specular highlighting.

Answer 6

i don't think it's the camera as much as the lighting in the room. there are many factors to it but today's cameras are all great.