Im looking for a non-slr digital camera between 7-12mp , to be able to shoot great photos in low light or even no light (no light isnt necessary) conditions. i have a pretty tight budget, pushing $350. Any Suggestions?? A big zoom as well
2007-12-18 16:50:28 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
the zoom part , not a massive zoom but more than 3x
2007-12-18 16:53:31 · update #1
Do your homework, and check out the various "SLR-like" cameras...
Go to...
http://www.dpreview.com/
http://www.dcresource.com/
http://www.imaging-resource.com/
http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/
...and any other digital camera review sites you can Google. Then, read up on the various brands, models, etc. Read the reviews by professionals, as well as the reviews by actual owners of the cameras...
After you choose a particular brand/model, do a specific Google search for that camera, and read even more reviews.
Little by little, you'll find a camera that fits your budget, as well as one that has the features that you're looking for...
Oh, and for the record, I own a Fuji SLR-like camera - the S5200, and this spring, I'm going to upgrade to the Fuji S9100. I would go for the Fuji Finepix IS-1, but I don't have the $800+ necessary to buy one of those - it's the exact same camera as the S9100, but it's got the capability to shoot in the infra-red spectrum...
So I'll settle for the S9100 - which should to everything I'm looking for in a camera, and more...
2007-12-18 17:10:34 · answer #1 · answered by acidman1968 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A digital SLR will be better at first. In fact, you don't even need an SLR at first, until you're more experienced. The photographer takes the pictures, not the camera. With a digital camera you can practice as much as you like without worrying about wasting money on the materials used in bad shots.
2016-05-25 00:02:33 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at Fujifilm's cameras. Like the Olympus SP-560 UZ and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18, the Fujifilm S8000fd is an ultra-long zoom with an 18x optical zoom range and a small 1/2.35 instead of 1/2.5” 8.0-megapixel sensor. However, Fujfilm has added a lot of value to the ultra long zoom with the FinePix S8000. As a result, the S8000fd with a little bigger sensor, very quick pre-focus shutter lag, and comfortable grip and especially with Fujinon’s Wide Angle Optical Zoom lens looks prettily than the Olympus SP 560 and the Panasonic FZ18. For more: http://fototramp.blogspot.com/2007/12/fujifilm-s8000-vs-s700-s9600-or-f40.html
Fujifilm camera’s color rendering favorably differ FinePix photo cameras from many others. This is an advantage of FujiFilm firm’s Super CCD HR image sensor. Unfortunately, this sensor is not the rule for all FinePix cameras.However, the small Fujifilm F40fd (costs under $200) has 1/1.6" Super CCD HR image sensor. For more: http://fototramp.blogspot.com/2007/12/fujifilm-f40fd-vs-finepix-f50fd-canon.html
2007-12-19 22:22:58 · answer #3 · answered by samsonovster 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are wanting to take pictures in low-light without using your flash then you will need:
A tripod
A camera that has a Manual Mode so you can set everything yourself and a minimum shutter speed of 15 seconds - 30 seconds would be even better. If the shutter speed dial has a "B" or "T" setting then you'll need a cable release.
Suppose you want to take pictures of the city skyline after dark.
Using ISO 200 you can try these settings:
f2.8 @ 2 sec.
f4 @ 4 sec.
f5.6 @ 8 sec.
f8 @ 15 sec.
Of course you can try hand-holding your camera if you can use ISO 1600 or 3200 and don't mind the increased digital noise - and your camera has Image Stabilization.
Digital cameras operate under the same limitations as 35mm film cameras.
2007-12-18 22:49:58 · answer #4 · answered by EDWIN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best low-light camera that's a point and shoot model and easily found is the Fujifilm F50fd. However, it has a 3x zoom.
Pretty much if you want a big zoom, you can forget about low-light performance. Big zoom cameras have physically smaller sensors than cameras that do well in low light, and the smaller sensors are poorer at capturing light.
You have to decide whether low-light shooting or big zoom is more important to you.
2007-12-18 21:59:39 · answer #5 · answered by anthony h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a camera with a high number iso is needed for photo shooting in the dark.
also, never use digital zoom. all it does is blow up, and stretch a small portion of a picture to make it larger. The same way you click the "zoom in" button on any photo editor, or even microsoft paint.
2007-12-18 19:29:24 · answer #6 · answered by Elijah C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about these?
Canon SX100 IS
8.0 megapixels, 10X zoom
http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/canon-powershot-sx100-is/4505-6501_7-32471277.html?tag=prod.txt.1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3S
7.2 megapixels, 10X zoom
http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/panasonic-lumix-dmc-tz3s/4505-6501_7-32332747.html?tag=txt
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H3
8.1 megapixels, 10X zoom
http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/sony-cyber-shot-dsc/4505-6501_7-32578725.html?tag=txt
2007-12-18 17:26:32 · answer #7 · answered by The Former Dr. Bob 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋