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Right now i have a kodak easy share v803. it takes beautiful pictures but the time it takes to take the picture is soooo delayed, so i think its time for a newer camera. I would like some of the same features,
8.0 megapixels
3x zoom
or better
anyone know some good cameras? reasonably priced for an amateur photographer
Mahalo! (thanks)
Answer
Ku-MASTAAAAAA...
I recommend to anyone seriously contemplating the purchase of a new digital SLR camera to consider these two primary questions:
1. How much money do you have to spend???? $500.? $800.? $1,500.?
2. What level of photography do you aspire to "progress to" in the coming years ? (i.e. basic beginner, intermediate, or professional/business use).
For most beginners to intermediates I usually suggest one of these two manufacturers: Canon vs Nikon
1. Canon EOS Rebel model XSi. (Also known as the Canon 450D in Britain) The "kit" package comes with an 18-55mm zoom lens. The camera has pop-up flash, 12.2 Megapixels, and shutter speeds up to 1/4000th, 100-1,600 ISO sensitivity, 7 auto exposure Scene modes, PLUS Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority and Programmed Exposure Modes and Manual. It also has a 3 inch LCD screen, 3.5 frames continuous per second max., 9 point AF system, Live View Functioning and the ability to record photos in 3, 6 or 12 Megapixels PLUS numerous other great features found only on more expensive cameras. Wal-Mart is also selling them now for about $799. Sam's Club also has them for $729. I also think that Amazon dot com has them for around $650. Hereâs some more info about this FANTASTIC camera: http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/XSI/XSIA.HTM#
I bought one of these 6 months ago and use it as my "back up" camera. I absolutely love it. I have gotten some fantastic photos with it and cannot praise it enough. I routinely enlarge my photos to make 8x10's and 11x14 size enlargements with no noticeable distortion or loss of detail in the pictures.
Another excellent choice from Canon includes the Rebel XS (also known as the EOS 1000D) which is a 10 megapixel camera which comes with the 18-55mm lens. It sells for around $550-600. US Dollars. http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/XS/XSA.HTM
2. Nikon D-90: If you prefer to use Nikon equipment I strongly recommend the Nikon D-90 which has 12.3 Megapixels, 3 inch monitor with Live View, 200-3,200 ISO sensitivity, 11 point AF system with Face Priority, 4.5 frames per second in continuous mode, 5 advanced Scene modes for auto exposure plus Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Programmed Auto plus Manual. The D-90 sells for around $900-950. (Body ONLY. The 18-55mm lens cost an additional $150.-175.) Typically, Nikon equipment is slightly more expensive than Canon equipment, but (having owned both Nikon and Canon cameras), I have seldom noticed BETTER quality results using Nikon equipment. Hereâs some more info about this Nikon: http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/D90/D90A.HTM
Another great choice is the 10.2 megapixel Nikon D-60 kit ($649) which also comes with the 18-55mm lens. All of these Nikon's can be found at Best Buy or Amazon dot com for a very low price. To learn more about this Nikon check this site out: http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/ND60/ND60A.HTM
If you are convinced that Nikon is the way to go, but donât have as much money to spend, there are several other models to consider.You might prefer the 6.1 megapixel Nikon D-40 ($499) kit that comes with the 18-55mm lens. To learn more this Nikon camera check this site out: http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/ND40/ND40A.HTM
These selections are probably the best choices for any beginner to intermediate skill level, offering the most lenses and other accessories, dealers and places to purchase.
I strongly recommend that ALL beginners buy a good book on digital photography AND take a class or two from a Vocational school or Community Education Center in your area.
You can learn more about the technical specifications of each of these two cameras at these websites:
http://www.usa.canon.com
http://www.nikonusa.com
Good Luck
Ku-MASTAAAAAA...
I recommend to anyone seriously contemplating the purchase of a new digital SLR camera to consider these two primary questions:
1. How much money do you have to spend???? $500.? $800.? $1,500.?
2. What level of photography do you aspire to "progress to" in the coming years ? (i.e. basic beginner, intermediate, or professional/business use).
For most beginners to intermediates I usually suggest one of these two manufacturers: Canon vs Nikon
1. Canon EOS Rebel model XSi. (Also known as the Canon 450D in Britain) The "kit" package comes with an 18-55mm zoom lens. The camera has pop-up flash, 12.2 Megapixels, and shutter speeds up to 1/4000th, 100-1,600 ISO sensitivity, 7 auto exposure Scene modes, PLUS Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority and Programmed Exposure Modes and Manual. It also has a 3 inch LCD screen, 3.5 frames continuous per second max., 9 point AF system, Live View Functioning and the ability to record photos in 3, 6 or 12 Megapixels PLUS numerous other great features found only on more expensive cameras. Wal-Mart is also selling them now for about $799. Sam's Club also has them for $729. I also think that Amazon dot com has them for around $650. Hereâs some more info about this FANTASTIC camera: http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/XSI/XSIA.HTM#
I bought one of these 6 months ago and use it as my "back up" camera. I absolutely love it. I have gotten some fantastic photos with it and cannot praise it enough. I routinely enlarge my photos to make 8x10's and 11x14 size enlargements with no noticeable distortion or loss of detail in the pictures.
Another excellent choice from Canon includes the Rebel XS (also known as the EOS 1000D) which is a 10 megapixel camera which comes with the 18-55mm lens. It sells for around $550-600. US Dollars. http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/XS/XSA.HTM
2. Nikon D-90: If you prefer to use Nikon equipment I strongly recommend the Nikon D-90 which has 12.3 Megapixels, 3 inch monitor with Live View, 200-3,200 ISO sensitivity, 11 point AF system with Face Priority, 4.5 frames per second in continuous mode, 5 advanced Scene modes for auto exposure plus Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Programmed Auto plus Manual. The D-90 sells for around $900-950. (Body ONLY. The 18-55mm lens cost an additional $150.-175.) Typically, Nikon equipment is slightly more expensive than Canon equipment, but (having owned both Nikon and Canon cameras), I have seldom noticed BETTER quality results using Nikon equipment. Hereâs some more info about this Nikon: http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/D90/D90A.HTM
Another great choice is the 10.2 megapixel Nikon D-60 kit ($649) which also comes with the 18-55mm lens. All of these Nikon's can be found at Best Buy or Amazon dot com for a very low price. To learn more about this Nikon check this site out: http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/ND60/ND60A.HTM
If you are convinced that Nikon is the way to go, but donât have as much money to spend, there are several other models to consider.You might prefer the 6.1 megapixel Nikon D-40 ($499) kit that comes with the 18-55mm lens. To learn more this Nikon camera check this site out: http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/ND40/ND40A.HTM
These selections are probably the best choices for any beginner to intermediate skill level, offering the most lenses and other accessories, dealers and places to purchase.
I strongly recommend that ALL beginners buy a good book on digital photography AND take a class or two from a Vocational school or Community Education Center in your area.
You can learn more about the technical specifications of each of these two cameras at these websites:
http://www.usa.canon.com
http://www.nikonusa.com
Good Luck
Can anyone provide me with reviews on digital cameras?
I am looking to buy a point and click digital camera for my sister for christmas. She wants something that is thin but is good for basic shots as well as the occasional video. My price range is somewhere under 200 dollars but for something exceptional, I'm willing to go above that. As a recap, my three biggest requirements are: thinness, low price, ease of use.
I would like a review of at least three different cameras.
Answer
My daughter is getting one from amazon. I'll link that one, as well as similar ones
http://www. amazon .com/Kodak-Easyshare-Digital-Camera-Optical/dp/B000HBG7JK/sr=1-2/qid=1165840828/ref=sr_1_2/105-8458938-4162865?ie=UTF8&s=photo
Kodak Easyshare One 6 .1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
Other products by Kodak
(3 customer reviews) More about this product
List Price: $ 299 .95
Price: $ 194 .94 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. Details
You Save: $ 105 .01 (35%)
Technical Details
* 6.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
* 3x optical zoom; 3.0-inch vari-angle touch-screen LCD display
* Wi-fi connectivity allows you to email images directly from camera, transfer them without USB cables, and print wirelessly
* 256MB internal memory allows you to store up to 1,500 images without a memory card
* Powered by KLIC-5000 rechargeable li-ion battery (included); stores images on SD memory cards
⺠See more technical details
Product Details
* Product Dimensions: 2 pounds
* Shipping Weight: 2 .00 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
* Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
* ASIN: B000HBG7JK
* Item model number: 1526599
* Average Customer Review: based on 3 reviews. (Write a review.)
* Amazon .com Sales Rank: #114 in Camera & Photo (See Top Sellers in Camera & Photo)
Reviewer: bob (l.a.) - See all my reviews
It's a very cool looking little camera. The wifi is very limited. I'm a bit upset at kodak for this. They want to trap you into spending more money so they make it so you can't independently access any of the wifi features. You have to sign up with T-mobile to use their hotspots, you have to upload the cameras through kodak, you can't just send them to your computer, they MAKE you use their software, not cool. When you email pictures, you actually mail a link to your gallery through kodak, you can't just mail the pictures. The interface is a good idea, but very hard to operate. The buttons you have to touch with the stylus are SO SO SO small, you frequently miss the right button, it feels as if this is an unfinished idea, but none of this stopped me from buying the camera, hopefully they upgrade the firmware, but for now, only buy it if you want to put in some work.
http://www. amazon .com/Canon-PowerShot-Digital-Camera-Optical/dp/B000EMWBT2/sr=1-3/qid=1165840972/ref=sr_1_3/105-8458938-4162865?ie=UTF8&s=photo
Canon PowerShot SD600 6MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
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(120 customer reviews) More about this product
List Price: $ 249 .99
Price: $ 213 .94 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. Details
You Save: $ 36 .05 (14%)
Technical Details
* 6.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
* 3x optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD display
* ISO 800 shooting; widescreen (16:9) stills recording
* Fast Frame Rate Movie Mode for shooting high-quality movies at up to 60 frames per second QVGA (320 x 240)
* Powered by a lithium-ion battery (battery and charger included); stores images on SD cards (16 MB memory card included)
⺠See more technical details
Product Details
* Product Dimensions: 3.4 x 2.1 x 0.9 inches ; 5 ounces
* Shipping Weight: 2 .00 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
* Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
* ASIN: B000EMWBT2
* Item model number: 1079B001
* Average Customer Review: based on 120 reviews. (Write a review.)
* Amazon .com Sales Rank: #1 in Camera & Photo (See Top Sellers in Camera & Photo)
* Date first available at Amazon .com: February 21, 2006
Reviewer: Donn Young (Columbus, OH USA) - See all my reviews
This is my third - and possibly final - digital camera. It does everything superbly and in a size I can just throw in my pocket so it's always there. Before the SD600 I had a Canon S100 2.1 mp [a great camera] and a Sony DSC-W1 5.1 mp [a piece of $%#@ - every other image blurry].
With the Sony less than a year old, I couldn't put up with it anymore - it was time to go back to Canon so I wouldn't miss any future shots. I got the SD600 at Best Buy 1 day before leaving on a week-long trip to Boston. My 10-yr old daughter was studying the Revolutionary War in school so I was told to take a lot of photos and "Dad, make sure they aren't blurry like all those others." [She's got the old S100, so she's not worried].
Since I'd already had the old S100, the controls were familiar. Best Buy had a 1GB PNY SD chip on sale for $39, so I had room for over 500 photos, plus I picked up an extra battery.
In the week in Boston I shot day, night, flash, long exposure, high light, low light, drizzle, rain, sun, and even a short video of Morris dancers in Boston Common. Every shot was great - and not one blurry, even when the 'shaking hand' was on. I'm not sue that the image stabilization with the SD700 would be all that necessary.
I found that indoors [my greatest fear since the Sony made
My daughter is getting one from amazon. I'll link that one, as well as similar ones
http://www. amazon .com/Kodak-Easyshare-Digital-Camera-Optical/dp/B000HBG7JK/sr=1-2/qid=1165840828/ref=sr_1_2/105-8458938-4162865?ie=UTF8&s=photo
Kodak Easyshare One 6 .1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
Other products by Kodak
(3 customer reviews) More about this product
List Price: $ 299 .95
Price: $ 194 .94 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. Details
You Save: $ 105 .01 (35%)
Technical Details
* 6.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
* 3x optical zoom; 3.0-inch vari-angle touch-screen LCD display
* Wi-fi connectivity allows you to email images directly from camera, transfer them without USB cables, and print wirelessly
* 256MB internal memory allows you to store up to 1,500 images without a memory card
* Powered by KLIC-5000 rechargeable li-ion battery (included); stores images on SD memory cards
⺠See more technical details
Product Details
* Product Dimensions: 2 pounds
* Shipping Weight: 2 .00 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
* Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
* ASIN: B000HBG7JK
* Item model number: 1526599
* Average Customer Review: based on 3 reviews. (Write a review.)
* Amazon .com Sales Rank: #114 in Camera & Photo (See Top Sellers in Camera & Photo)
Reviewer: bob (l.a.) - See all my reviews
It's a very cool looking little camera. The wifi is very limited. I'm a bit upset at kodak for this. They want to trap you into spending more money so they make it so you can't independently access any of the wifi features. You have to sign up with T-mobile to use their hotspots, you have to upload the cameras through kodak, you can't just send them to your computer, they MAKE you use their software, not cool. When you email pictures, you actually mail a link to your gallery through kodak, you can't just mail the pictures. The interface is a good idea, but very hard to operate. The buttons you have to touch with the stylus are SO SO SO small, you frequently miss the right button, it feels as if this is an unfinished idea, but none of this stopped me from buying the camera, hopefully they upgrade the firmware, but for now, only buy it if you want to put in some work.
http://www. amazon .com/Canon-PowerShot-Digital-Camera-Optical/dp/B000EMWBT2/sr=1-3/qid=1165840972/ref=sr_1_3/105-8458938-4162865?ie=UTF8&s=photo
Canon PowerShot SD600 6MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
Other products by Canon
(120 customer reviews) More about this product
List Price: $ 249 .99
Price: $ 213 .94 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. Details
You Save: $ 36 .05 (14%)
Technical Details
* 6.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
* 3x optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD display
* ISO 800 shooting; widescreen (16:9) stills recording
* Fast Frame Rate Movie Mode for shooting high-quality movies at up to 60 frames per second QVGA (320 x 240)
* Powered by a lithium-ion battery (battery and charger included); stores images on SD cards (16 MB memory card included)
⺠See more technical details
Product Details
* Product Dimensions: 3.4 x 2.1 x 0.9 inches ; 5 ounces
* Shipping Weight: 2 .00 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
* Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
* ASIN: B000EMWBT2
* Item model number: 1079B001
* Average Customer Review: based on 120 reviews. (Write a review.)
* Amazon .com Sales Rank: #1 in Camera & Photo (See Top Sellers in Camera & Photo)
* Date first available at Amazon .com: February 21, 2006
Reviewer: Donn Young (Columbus, OH USA) - See all my reviews
This is my third - and possibly final - digital camera. It does everything superbly and in a size I can just throw in my pocket so it's always there. Before the SD600 I had a Canon S100 2.1 mp [a great camera] and a Sony DSC-W1 5.1 mp [a piece of $%#@ - every other image blurry].
With the Sony less than a year old, I couldn't put up with it anymore - it was time to go back to Canon so I wouldn't miss any future shots. I got the SD600 at Best Buy 1 day before leaving on a week-long trip to Boston. My 10-yr old daughter was studying the Revolutionary War in school so I was told to take a lot of photos and "Dad, make sure they aren't blurry like all those others." [She's got the old S100, so she's not worried].
Since I'd already had the old S100, the controls were familiar. Best Buy had a 1GB PNY SD chip on sale for $39, so I had room for over 500 photos, plus I picked up an extra battery.
In the week in Boston I shot day, night, flash, long exposure, high light, low light, drizzle, rain, sun, and even a short video of Morris dancers in Boston Common. Every shot was great - and not one blurry, even when the 'shaking hand' was on. I'm not sue that the image stabilization with the SD700 would be all that necessary.
I found that indoors [my greatest fear since the Sony made
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