I want to buy a digital camera in the next few months and am aware some of the 'better' digital cameras are very pricey. I looked at previous questions to see which cameras are recommended but this doesn't help me make a decision, I also looked at reviews online.
Could anyone answer the question stating the digital camera they use, and an example of photography they have taken using the camera without any editing and why they personally think it is a good camera (e.g. easy to use, photo quality, functions of the camera).
Thanks!
Best Answer: This is a question only you can answer, if your keen on photography and want to get the maximum control then it has to be a DSLR. There are just too many restrictions with a compact, small sensor and shutter delay are just two. The only advantages they do have is size and portability.
When you buy a DSLR you are buying into a system, the camera is just the down payment.
The resolution of the camera just determines the size of picture you can print without adding (or removing pixels - 'interpolation), nothing else. As a guide a 6Mp camera will print 'natively' at a tad over A4, a 10Mp at A3+, but that does mean you can crop half the pixels away and still have enough for a good A4. I have 2 Pentax DSLR's a *istDS (6Mp) and a K10D (10Mp) this means I can use the same lens to do comparative tests. When printed at A4 size I can see no difference, even with a magnifying glass, at A3 you don't need the magnifying glass the difference is easy to see, the 10Mp K10D wins hands down.
The make of DSLR does not matter one jot, the lens quality does, so go for the most functions for the money. Pentax score heavily here, having Anti Shake in camera means ALL you lenses are Anti Shake, there's not a price premium to pay as with other makes. Plus there are a massive range of quality old lenses all of which can be used on their DSLR's (with some limitations).
Chris
- LuLu - some good advice. When you ask a question like this here everyone recommends what they have. Few people will have had hands on experience of more than a very few different cameras.
Put Steves Digicams into your search engine. This is an independant american digital camera test site. Look at section the best buys. You will get a list by type and you can bring up very comprehensive test reports complete with sample photo's. Steves Digicams is THE very best site of its type and gets hundreds of thousands of hits and rightly so. If Steve says a camera is good you can take it as 100% gospel.
PS When you see people recommending Kodak to you, you should realise that the answers are going to be less help than you hoped.
- I have this camera and I'm very happy with it:
Olympus SP500 UZ - see here for details:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&...
good picture quality, easy to use but plenty of options for advanced users as well (aperture or shutter priority, or completely manual); even the macro mode is really good - it's really a semi-pro camera you can grow on - there's nothing I don't like about it
please download my sample picture from here:
http://rapidshare.de/files/39946354/P305...
now I'm thinking about going SLR and I think I will stick to Olympus, maybe this one since I've seen some pictures and I'm impressed, great quality and very low noise
Olympus E510 SLR - see here for details:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&...
sorry, I don't have a picture sample for this one
I would really suggest an SLR if you are wishing to spend a little more.
I've tried Nikon and Canon as well but as far as image quality is concerned I prefer Olympus.
- I have a Pentax K110D, 6.1mp and have just aquired a nice new Pentax K200D, 10.2mp which, including your cashback, costs £400.
Use it for all sorts of photography.
If you want to see results, message me, and I will send a link to you.
Very easy to use. Uses 4xAA batteries. I use rechargeables, and get about 400 shots from each set. (without flash).
Great 'Kit Lens' also. Small and lightweight.
Regarding Pixels. 6 is fine, but you dont need more than 10.
My 6mp K110D, I sold a picture to someone who wanted it 50x70cm, and it looked great, otherwise they wouldnt have bought it, would they.
- That's a bit of an open question...
What is your budget, and do you want to slip it into your pocket/handbag or want something with megazoom and a big lens that definitely won't fit in your pocket...
Edit:
With that budget you can buy a decent dSLR.
Check out ebay item no. 170235455533
I can highly recommend that because I have one.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/olympuse...
- I have a Kodak ZD710. It's a great digital camera for not to much money. I love it. It takes great pictures, they print out great too!
I have taken tons of pics with it. It has settings for sports type stuff, fireworks, scenic stuff, and lots more. It has tons of zoom too.
- You need to ask yourself this question first.
What am I going to use it for and how often.
If you are just using it for pleasure taking holiday snaps pictures of the dog etc then to spend that kind of money is pointless and wasteful you can get one for £70 that will do that just as well .
If you want to take serious pictures then you need to get a digital SLR a proper camera with proper lenses and all the flexibility you need for general use.
I have a Sony and that is excellent Canon are more mainstream and there are more things for them but that is a matter of personal choice.
There are many to choose from and most are well within your budget go to a camera shop like jessops or similar to get good advice the high street stores are only interested in volume. You need some spotty faced 17year old telling you what to buy because he has to like a hole in the head you need someone that understands cameras and taking pictures not just an ill informed salesman.
Hope you find what you want my camera has never let me down once, some of the shots are great and some are less so but I never let anyone see those the beauty of digital I love it.
- I have a Panasonic FX33 - a compact which easily fits in your pocket. It has 4.6 times zoom, which I have used to get photos of insects while on a trip to the Amazon jungle (for larger wildlife, further away from you, a better zoom is required). I also have fantastic photos of wildlife in the Galapagos islands.
The camera has stabilisation (great if you're on a small boat or train, and therefore a bit wobbly), face recognition, easy focussing. It is simple to use and excellent all round.
No matter which camera you choose, I would recommend that you buy a second battery and carry it with you (the FX33 has a flat, special battery for compacts, not the AA type). With the features and the flexibility of digitals - ie zoom, photo review and the fact you can take lots of photos and delete later - you can use up a battery quite quickly (particularly when getting used to the camera). I bought my spare battery at:- www.ukdigitalcameras.co.uk
- My family has few cameras of different spec's. I personally have a Canon PowerShot A710 IS. I think it's great! I've used it on nights out, for landscapes, action shot's...the list goes on.
-Easy to use
-AA batteries so can be replace anywhere
-picture quality is fantastic.
-build quality is spot on.
-Lasted 1 weeks of heavy use at -40oC in Canada. Got to say something lol
I’m sure there will be a new model out now but i think Canon have really done a good job. So happy with it i bought a second one the same. It was £200 1 year ago.
If you are looking for a proper camera than the SLI Canon D5 is..........just woooow. Great for everything. Probably expect that from a £2000 camera with lens lol. Is hard to use tho you get used to it. Cant say much about it as I’ve not had chance to use it.
edit...... i didnt see the £500 budget. Sorry.
And don’t be fooled by a mega pixel number!!!! You could have a 12 Mp camera which is worse then a 5 mp good camera
- I'm at work so cannot attach an example right now. However:
If you are after a good point and shoot digital, I recommend the Canon Ixus range.
I have an Ixus 50, it's small enough to go into my pocket, easy to use with an automatic setting, but also fun to mess around with for different effects. Has a 3 X optical and 10 X digital zoom (which is surprisingly clear), the battery life is excellent (generally don't have to re-charge on a week's holiday with lots of use). It has anti-shake so no blurry images and picks up fantastic colour detail.
I have some excellent shots of New York and if you want to see one I took of St Patrick's church, mail me and I'll send you a copy (as I'm very proud of it).
Hope that helps.
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