What kind of camera would you suggest?

Question

I want a new camera becasue the one I have is wayyy too slow but I was wondering what kind of camera do suggest.If I want to take pictures like this:
http://i11.tinypic.com/53p97pt.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v704/Swimtotheend9933/Hannah%20Beth/IMG_1022.jpg
http://jaystrider.myweb.hinet.net/album_scenery/scenery/scenery_14.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/24/63946231_cbec0e1ea5.jpg?v=0
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/79/224271204_27be1f8c0d.jpg?v=1195542325
Also I'm a beginner.
Thanks

Answer 1

That is a great question....

First we would have to know what your price range is...

I am a firm believer in Nikon Cameras. They are in my opinion the best out there.

If you are looking for speed then a DSLR camera is what you want. This gives you the best ability to take shots at a fast rate.

For a beginner i suggest

Nikon D40 - http://www.nikonusa.com/template.php?cat=1&grp=2&productNr=25420
It runs about $550 and comes with a basic lense that you will need. You can get it at circuit city.

This will get you started in your quest to take great photos. Once you get an eye for it than upgrade if you want.

Answer 2

I have a Canon 30D. It depends on your price range. A couple years ago when I bought it mine cost about $1,200. Give or take. I love Canon. I would suggest looking into them. The Canon Rebels aren't too expensive (Less than $700, I think). You could get an older model for almost nothing now, in the world of cameras.
Great pictures are going to be a mixture of a good camera and a good cameraman. So your pictures will be as good as you are. SLRs can be complicated. You might want to take a photography class if you decide to get one.
You will not get professional quality photos using a point-and-click, like one of those little cameras that fit in your purse. My camera is HUGE, but it has detachable lens (lens are very expensive. Think about this if you go this route) and a rechargable battery. Both of which are things I needed. There are some good fixed-lens cameras out there, but I don't know much about them. Go to www.newegg.com and read reviews of digital SLRs, get a feel for what they all cost. Buy some photography magazines; they almost always have sections on equipment. And now would be a good time as they should have some sort of "The Best of 07" recaps or "The Best of 08" previews.
Good luck!

Answer 3

Try a used, manual exposure, manual focus, medium format, film camera. A Mamiya RB-67 would be good. Also get a portrait type telephoto lens (127mm), a 'normal' lens (90mm), and a wide angle lens (45mm). A camera body, the lenses, a 120 film back, a Polaroid film back, and a metered prism finder, will be affordable. If they cost too much to buy all at one time, buy them one piece at a time. Mail order, online, and other, sources should be checked. Photo magazines such as Shutterbug, and Popular Photography & Imaging will carry ads for places which sell used cameras. Call them, or check their websites. I have had good luck with: Midwest Photo Exchange, Samys' Camera, Camera City Incorporated, Tri State Camera, Video, and Computers, Broadway Photo, and others. Back when I was an under-employed student, I : bought a camera body one month, saved up for two more months, bought a film back, saved up for four more months, bought a lens, and so on. It took me nearly a year to assemble a complete system which also included a good tripod. I still use the system today. The RB-67, and its' more automated variant the RZ-67, are the most used portrait studio cameras in the world, but they are also used in the field for wildlife / landscape photos, too. I have taken mine around the world several times. If you ever want to sell your RB items , you will be able to find another newbie to sell them to at a price nearly what you paid for them. The RB is a revolving back system. To change from vertical to horizontal, compostion, with most cameras, you have to turn the entire camera on its' side. With the RB67, the camera/lens are left as is, and the film back is turned. That is easier/more convenient than turing the entire lens/camera assembly.

Answer 4

If you want the old fashioned style camera ( take a picture get it developed and printed/make CD's etc) then I will suggest you get your hands on a SLR (Single Lens Reflex) camera. Walmart's across the US are selling the Cannon Rebel EOS-SLR for $198.99 That gives you the body of the camera and a basic 35-70 zoom lens. If you want to go get 200 zooms macro zooms etc, you are looking at $200 per lense set.
If you want a digital camera (that takes the developing and printing part out/rolls) get a Sony DSC-H2 6mega pixel digital 12x zoom/smart zoom camera. I have one takes awesome pictures. Including shots taken at 65mph or faster. And there is no need to buy rolls n rolls of film. A 1 gig mempory card runs for around $60. Good enough for 650 pictures in 6 mega pixel mode, or 3000 plus pictures in VGA/Email mode. And steadyshot so there are no blurs.

Answer 5

In all honesty, most cameras can shoot all those shots because they lacked motion, thus even a slow camera could pull em off with a tripod.

But at any rate I would say if your looking for a non DSLR, just about any point and shoot from reputable companies that have good optics (Nikon, Cannon, Pentax, Sony, Leica) should deliver good pictures. Avoid electronic companies that have no experience with glass/optics such as Samsung, sayno, HP, etc...

Answer 6

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTI is amazing! My dad has one, I am a competitive cheerleader and my dad has to get REALLY fast pictures while I'm competing so we added an extra to the camera. A Tamron SP AF Aspherical XR Di Macro 28-75 mm. I know it sounds like a lot but even without the long named lens i'ts great!!! Good luck for finding a good camera that suits you!!! By the way, the price is about 700 dollars. Once again, good luck!!!

Answer 7

A camera is a tool for making photos. Your results will depend on how skilled you are.

If your photographic skills are excellent, you will need a DSLR (the kind of camera that allows you to change lenses) made by either Canon or Nikon.

Answer 8

If you want a really good camera for under $500. Then I suggest Olympus E510. Here is a description of it:
http://www.wired.com/gadgets/gadgetreviews/multimedia/2007/12/YE_gallery_gadgets_top10gadgets?slide=9&slideView=2

But if you want to save money and buy a budget camera. Then Canon Powershot A570 is a reasonably good camera for under $200. Here is a review of it:
http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/canon-powershot-a570-is/4505-6501_7-32314644.html

Answer 9

Any good camera, digital or film could take photos like them with a little time and practice

even simple cameras can give amazing results, with the right time and place.

even experts can take several hundred photos and only get ten usable photos out of a day

Answer 10

NIKON makes the best digital cameras. Also look at Cannon. But you should be getting an DSLR