Digital camera
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I'm in the market for roughly the same thing. After a little research, I would say stay away from Nikon. I'm told their top end cameras are, well, top end. But their P.A.S. smaller cameras seem to use a very slow processor. It took an unbearably long time after pushing the button before the camera was ready to shoot again. That's a big deal, for me anyway.
Unless things have changed a lot the next time I look, I will be buying a Canon.
This opinion is worth what you paid for it.
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Unless things have changed a lot the next time I look, I will be buying a Canon.
This opinion is worth what you paid for it.
-Viewer
I have the Canin A610, dont use it much but have been happy with it so far. For Point and Shoot camreas Canon seems to be well rated. http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Canon/
KBear,
First off your work is great! People probably don't say it enough but I tell ya some of those shots of glistening babes are burnt into my brain. Or the apple on the bum shot.
Second, I'm shocked that you're using a cannon a610. For some reason I was picturing you using something like the Canon Rebel or the ones that followed it.
BTW what's your opinion on the Nikon Coolpix 8MP P4 (I think it's called).... might be P3. I'm interested in the non wireless one.... don't see the need to pay extra for that feature.
Hopefully I'll get to take it for a spin this week.
First off your work is great! People probably don't say it enough but I tell ya some of those shots of glistening babes are burnt into my brain. Or the apple on the bum shot.
Second, I'm shocked that you're using a cannon a610. For some reason I was picturing you using something like the Canon Rebel or the ones that followed it.
BTW what's your opinion on the Nikon Coolpix 8MP P4 (I think it's called).... might be P3. I'm interested in the non wireless one.... don't see the need to pay extra for that feature.
Hopefully I'll get to take it for a spin this week.
I shouldn't try to speak for another, but I don't think the A610 is KBear's day-to-day work camera.
btw, KB, kidding aside, I have to add a "me too" to frank's praise. Awesome pics, that add greatly to the experience. . . of 'shopping' for my next, um, experience.
-Viewer
Actually reading the post 2 above I noticed the guy mentioning lithium batteries and that made me think of something which is certain cameras I think run on double As. Wouldn't that be more convieniant to replace?
Indiana said:
Thanks Indy, wasn't even considering Kodak,but this makes sense.Will be checking this out further.
I think Canon does have an excellent product but find they are usually the most expensive.I am not a big camera buff just like to take the occasional picture. (Certainly not in "K Bears' class.The man is good!)just looking for a decent camera at a fair price.
Thanks for the input,keep it coming I am not there yet!
Canon has an excellent range of P+S cameras. Until recently, I used a Powershot G2. That series is now up G6 but it is fairly large. They do make smaller ones that are equally good.
One thing to check out is the delay between pressing the shutter and the camera going off. Some of the older P+S have a large gap.. It means the pic is taken a few fractions of a second after you press the button and unless you get used to it, you will miss shots.
One thing to check out is the delay between pressing the shutter and the camera going off. Some of the older P+S have a large gap.. It means the pic is taken a few fractions of a second after you press the button and unless you get used to it, you will miss shots.
I [picked up a new Sony for my daughter recently..can't remember the model #..but it's relatively new. Fabulous shots with it. Drawback..Sony memory system. But it's about as easy a camera as I've seen for useage.
I think it was about 440.00 at Henrys..in that range and as I recall that was tax in with a 1gig memory stick..so work back from there on pricing.
M2
I think it was about 440.00 at Henrys..in that range and as I recall that was tax in with a 1gig memory stick..so work back from there on pricing.
M2
Thanks guys for the encouragement, much appreciated 
. All the pretty ladies make the work look that much better, and much easier.
I'm not really into equipment/brands, but bought the Canon with similar criteria as Dawgger in mind. On the photography boards the people seem to give the Canon point and shoot cameras high marks.
I use a Nikon D70 SLR camera when working with the ladies. The pictures from the P&S camera would likely look as good for web pictures when using good lighting, except you can’t control focus or blur backgrounds.
. All the pretty ladies make the work look that much better, and much easier.I'm not really into equipment/brands, but bought the Canon with similar criteria as Dawgger in mind. On the photography boards the people seem to give the Canon point and shoot cameras high marks.
I use a Nikon D70 SLR camera when working with the ladies. The pictures from the P&S camera would likely look as good for web pictures when using good lighting, except you can’t control focus or blur backgrounds.
The Canon P&S camera uses four double A batteries. The SLR camera uses one battery. The advantage to one battery is that you can change the one battery very fast, it is idiot proof. So, no fiddling around with four batteries on an SLR camera trying to figure out which way they go in and stuff.frankcastle said:
Canon gets top marks all around. They have a good line of cameras that are very reliable. Really important - the Canon optics are really excellent, and why buy a camera with poor optics. I've spoken with dealers about service as well (hope you never need it). Kodak really sucks on service, while Canon has the reputation of being really good.
I've used Canon in both 35mm SLR and 8 mp digital SLR. I've also used both Kodak and HP digital. I'll stick with Canon from now on for everything.
For the serious hobbier (photographic I mean) who wants to take pictures as good as KBEAR, the Cannon Digital Rebel would be a good choice. It's a full function 8 mp SLR that can be set for full automatic but it can also go fully manual and eveywhere in between once you know how. I'm still learning. This kind of gear is also a little heavier than the compact point and shoot so it won't fit in you shirt pocket as well as being a bit heavier on the bank account.
I've used Canon in both 35mm SLR and 8 mp digital SLR. I've also used both Kodak and HP digital. I'll stick with Canon from now on for everything.
For the serious hobbier (photographic I mean) who wants to take pictures as good as KBEAR, the Cannon Digital Rebel would be a good choice. It's a full function 8 mp SLR that can be set for full automatic but it can also go fully manual and eveywhere in between once you know how. I'm still learning. This kind of gear is also a little heavier than the compact point and shoot so it won't fit in you shirt pocket as well as being a bit heavier on the bank account.
Thanks for all the input!
From your input and my research it will be a Canon.
It won't be the SD700is.That is a nice camera but way
more than I need.I would like to keep the cost under
$400. so probably an A620 or A540.
Your thoughts on these are welcome.
From your input and my research it will be a Canon.
It won't be the SD700is.That is a nice camera but way
more than I need.I would like to keep the cost under
$400. so probably an A620 or A540.
Your thoughts on these are welcome.
Yeah that's the problem with the Canon Rebel.... it's big and bulky so you are unlikely to have it around unless you specifically plan for it. Probably results in less pictures being taken in your life. That's why I want a small compact P&S.
The major thing you want in a digi camera...meaning point and shoot...is an internal battery that is rechargable. You do not want to be carrying a nimh charger for your batteries! In my previous post I spoke of my daughters new Sony...plug the charger into the camera..and the battery is charged! And it lasts.
All the digi's battery life are dependant on how much you use the rear LCD.
If you compose and shoot through the viewfinder and just review on the rear LCD...you'll get amazing battery life.
Just remember...any time that rear LCD is on..the battery is draining.
M2
All the digi's battery life are dependant on how much you use the rear LCD.
If you compose and shoot through the viewfinder and just review on the rear LCD...you'll get amazing battery life.
Just remember...any time that rear LCD is on..the battery is draining.
M2
The rebel isn't much much larger than some good P&s cameras..and it lets you use other lens if you wish.frankcastle said:
If you want to test the DSLR market..the Rebel is a good starting point. You buy the Rebel body and then spend your money on good lenses.
There are always used 10d, 20D and 1D camera bodies for sale to upgrade. The lenses work on all of them.
To carry around..the reble is light...and actually a very good camera on just the program mode..and allows the owner to explore the other modes without having to print to see the results.
It's a very good camera.
M2
An overlooked brand is the Panasonic. I have the FZ-30, but they do have smaller P+S cameras that are mostly well recommended. One additional benefit to the Panasonic cameras is the Optical Image Stabilization for those who usually get blurry photos.
Also, quite a few of their cameras have more than 3x optical zoom(Up to 10x in some cameras) which negates having to do much cropping after the fact as you can bring your subject closer to you.
Also, quite a few of their cameras have more than 3x optical zoom(Up to 10x in some cameras) which negates having to do much cropping after the fact as you can bring your subject closer to you.
