I've developed an obsession with photography. lol.


I live for it!!


My camera is quite good...but I want to take my photography to the next level. What is a good digital camera for close up photography? I like taking pictures of close up objects especially nature...such as flowers or animals.


Any ideas.


Links to pictures of this dream camera would be much appreciated.


Please keep the price doooowwwnnn. :D


Thanks everyone.


Have a great day!

Best Answer: I don't know if you are refering to DSLR cameras or compact cameras. DSLR's (Digital Single Lens Reflex) are used by the more serious photographers and the professionals, which are cameras where you have a direct optical view "through-the-lens" of the object that you photograph, and have interchangeable lenses. The compact cameras have normally just a fixed lens, and (usually) a small direct viewfinder and/or a LCD screen to look at the object to be photographed.
Talking about DSLR's, there isn't a specific "good digital camera for macro photography". In this case, the macro lens being used is crucial for a good macro image. The biggest names in DSLR cameras are Canon and Nikon. They also produce their own macro lenses, especially designed for macro photography. Of course, you can not go wrong with these major manufacturers. If you are considering a lower price, and high quality, you should consider the other big names, like Olympus, Pentax, Sony, etc.
If you are looking for a compact camera with a very good macro feature, again, take a look at the brands mentioned. Depending on how much macro you want, you should do a research on the many different camera models that exist. There is one site that I can recommend that provides information on many of the cameras available in the market: www.dpreview.com.


- I have the canon XT, and I just turn the kit lens that comes with it backwards and that works GREAT as a macro lens, once you have gotten used to it. Of course, you need a steady hand because you need to hold it up to the camera with your hand. But the XT with the lens is only about $400, and it takes great pictures

- I agree that you want a DSLR. SInce price is an issue for Nikon that would be a D-40 or D-60. If you are a canon person I think that the rebel xti is the comperable. If you want a really good macro lens I am afraid that does not ever go with the word cheap. That is not to say you cannot do macro shots. You can so some macro work with telephotos or longer primes. There are also maginification lenses sometimes called closeup filters that screw onto the front of your lens that don't do bad Usually they come in 1,2,4 and 10 magnification.
http://www.ritzcamera.com/product/241663...
http://www.nikonians.org/html/resources/...
You can use extention tubes I don't have alot of experience with them but I am told you need good light to make the best use of them. Do not expect tubes or screw on magnigfication lenses to give you the same quality results a true macro lens would
http://www.nikonians.org/html/resources/...
http://www.waynesthisandthat.com/closeup...
Whichever way you go a good tripod will be worth a great deal and you want to shoot in Raw
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/recommen...

- I won't suggest a make and model, but you should consider a DSLR and a good macro lens, maybe a ring light too. The lens is really the defining factor here. It'll cost you, but it will definitely take you to the next level.

- if you want to improve your photography, why not join
http://onlinedigitalphotographycourses.b...
Its free, and you get lots of hints and tips

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Is that ENOUGH camera for me? I would like to do close ups.





It's a Canon PowerShot SX100 IS Digital Camera.


How good is that camera?

Best Answer: The optical zoom works well for when you want to enlarge a picture. The digital zoom doesn't seem to enlarge as well. It pixulates the picture and it becomes blury. A 10x optical is pretty good. Mine is only 3 and does a nice job for my use.

- Optical zoom is the magnification you get by moving the lens. Digital zoom is where it takes the picture and zooms in on it electronically, like the zoom when you look at a picture on your computer.
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I'm looking to buy a digital camera. My price range is around $100-$250. I take pictures A LOT. The camera is practically attached to my hand. I would like the camera to have some nice features like color extraction, but mostly I would like quality pictures. That's the most important thing to me. Also, I want something reliable. I bought a Kodak last September and burned out the flash bulb by this September. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Best Answer: There are so many cameras out there it is difficult to say which is best, but digital is definitely the way to go. The following link will be very helpful as it list most of the cameras out there with prices. http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/ ...
What gives a camera its picture quality?
The short answer is that it is mostly the skill of the photographer that produces high quality pictures. The lens and camera are very important, but the ability to set the scene, adjust the cameras settings, and hold the camera very still or use a tripod with auto or remote shutter actuation when required is what gets the great pictures.
Many of the new cameras come with only an LCD screen. Would suggest that you find one that also has an optical view finder because the LCD screen is almost impossible to see in bright sun.
Higher mega pixels may not really be the best thing to look for. It is more expensive, takes longer to process, and may not be needed unless you are making a really large picture or blowing up a small part of a picture. http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.j... ...
Lots of great camera tips in these two links. http://www.danscamera.com/Learning/going... ...
http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.j... ...
Check this camera. FUJIFILM - FinePix 10.0-Megapixel Digital. This is more camera for the money.
Wide-angle shooting, a 12x optical zoom and picture stabilization mode combine in this camera for exceptional shooting performance, even at a distance. Plentiful scene modes, autofocus and automatic white balance controls make this camera a snap to operate. Life time Warranty (Parts & Labor).You may be able to find it on the Internet for a lower price ($144), but be careful of the vendor.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?... ...
This could be the best slim line camera. It's PINK!
http://shopping.yahoo.com/p:Sony%20Cyber... ...
The information about my camera is just to show that you don't need the biggest and best. Just know how to use the one you have.
My camera has 5.2 mega pixel, but I use 3 most of the time because it gives great results, is faster, and takes less memory. Also, it only has a 3 x optical zoom and 7x digital zoom. I never use the digital zoom because making pictures larger works better on the computer. This is an old camera, but everyone is impressed with the quality pictures it takes ... like magic.
Check with the Geeks in several stores and compare prices. Ask what cameras they own, but don't believe everything you hear. Once you select a camera read all about it in the owner's manual. You may be able to view the owners manual at this link. http://www.retrevo.com/s/digital+camera ...
The source links will show most of the cameras out there with prices and help make your digital cameras work better.

- You might consider the Canon PowerShot A590 IS
It has an image stabilizer, you can control if you wish shutter speed/aperture or just leave on auto. 8 megapixels, 4X optical zoom. Amazon.com has it for $118-+shipping. Dell has it for $115+shipping
Consider Kodak EasyShare M1033.
10 megapixels, 3X optical zoom. Abe's of Maine and also Beach Camera have it for under $160-+shipping.
PS- If you like a tiny camera consider the Canon SD1100 IS
8 megapixels, 3X optical zoom. Most on line places selling it for about $165-+shipping.

- I usually go to www.dpreview.com whenever I'm confused with the camera brands/models/functions.
In that website, almost all brands & models of cameras are rated by professionals, and every single tiny detail of each & every feature is provided. At the end they also give a conclusion report and whether they recommend it or not.
Go for strong reliable brands such as Canon or Nikon. These go way back in digital photography technology research and will give you peace of mind with their products. Anyway good luck with your decision :))


- The all time winner bargain compact digital camera is the Canon 7.1 megapixel PowerShot SD1000 [not the SD1100 [IS] 7.1 with an added 2- gig memory card which when set in the manual mode for "Vivid" colors and videos at 30 fps in 320 dpi format provides killer images and videos under low light conditions. It's especially good for low-light concerts. The macro feature is superb for taking closeups of small butterflies, insects, etc. It currently sells for $140 at techgearnow.com:
http://www.techgearnow.com/index.php?mai...
Good luck!

- I think the Nikon S60 is the best I'm getting it also for Christmas though its $349.95 but its worth it just read the article its attached to the question under Source(s) when you go on the website there is also a demo video of all its features just click the demo button

- Probably most of them are pretty good. I can only say I have a Canon PowerShot A560 and I really like it and find it very good, but it is already an old model and there are newer and better ones. One thing I like about Canon is that you can use regular AA batteries on some models and do not have to exclusively use rechargables.

- I am suggestion Canon Digital camera, it a good quality.
Model: SD880IS 10MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver). ($264) FREE Shipping
Technical Details
* 10.0-megapixel resolution allows greater freedom when editing and printing
* 4x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer; 28mm wide-angle lens
* 3.0-inch PureColor LCD II for bright, accurate color with wide viewing angle
* DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves Face Detection, adds Servo AF, Face Detection Self-Timer and Intelligent Contrast Correction
* Captures images to SD/SDHC memory cards
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001G5Z...
Or
Canon PowerShot SD870IS 8MP Digital Camera with 3.8x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver). ($246) FREE Shipping
Technical Details
* 8-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
* 3.8x wide-angle image-stabilized optical zoom; 3.0-inch wide-viewing-angle LCD display
* Face Detection technology and in-camera red-eye fix
* 17 shooting modes, including 10 special scene modes; Print/Share button
* Powered by NB-5L lithium-ion battery (battery and charger included); stores images on SD memory cards (32MB memory card included)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000V20...



- Your best to buy either a Canon or a Nikon.
Amazon has a great selection of cameras. I personally prefer and use Canon.

- Nikon.

- just go to wal*mart and look at the best one's.
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So I'm going to an amusement park and I'm hesitant to bring my digital camera. Disposable film cameras are always an option, I just hate not knowing what it looks like before it's printed. My friend asked me about disposable digital cameras but I'm not sure I understand how it works. Are you able to scroll through pictures and delete them if you don't like them? Do you connect it to your computer? Help?

Best Answer: First - this is NOT a dumb question
The concept of a disposable camera that lets you get digital, pictures is an advertising ploy.
One of the companies (I don't recall which one) advertises that when you return your disposable camera for processing, they will transfer the pictures to a CD so you end up with "digital pictures". But it is still a film camera and no more than that.

- you use the digital camera to take pictures and you can see them on a screen, you can get them printed out when your done.
and then you can throw it out. =] thats why its disposable u cant connect them to your computer unless it comes with a memory card that you can conect to your computer

- No, it's still just a disposable camera. It's just suppose to take better pictures. You can't see them instantly like a real digital camera.

- no you take pics but cant delete/see them, then go get the camera developed which then gives you the photos and the camera can only be used once hense are disposable

- you take pictures, and then you take to a photo place, the develop them. WALAH~!

- I dont think they exist, but if they do, ask the friend who suggested it to you for help.

- You press a button and it takes a picture.
Wow, you certainly are a bright one there, cowboy.

- Like a prostitute. Just use them, get what you want, and then trash them!!!

- HELL0....G0 T0 THE ST0RE AND ASK H0W D0ES iT W0RK!!!!
DUH?!?

- Not very well.
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im looking for a digital camera with good optical zoom, sharp clear pictures and its fast between taking pictures and its good in the dark when taking pictures. If yours is what i described please tell me what kind of camera you have

Best Answer: We have a Sony Cybershot. 7 Mega pixels. The picture is very clear. Zoom is fantastic. The software is easy to use and can be modified to your desires. Light, versatile, easy to turn on. The time to turn on isn't too long. The only thing i do not like is that my boyfriends mom got the same one! She could have gotten the red version!

- I have Sony F828. I absolutely love this beast. It does everything, even night vision. The only problem is noise with ISO over 200.

- I have a Canon Digital Rebel XT 350D. I like that there is no delay between snaps. Its just click, click, click. I shoot alot of sports photography and so far its working good for me until i can afford the 30D

- Canon S1 IS - It's only 3 mega pixel! Takes good movies and pics but I want the new 5 mega pixel version. CCDs are given to apparent pixelation in low light unless super-cooled. The firmware programs in the camera compensates for this but does not eliminate it.

- I have a Sony Digital and it uses the mini disc but I dont like the fact that i only has 3.2 MP but I like the fact that I can use a wide angle lense attachment.I need to get new camera like a 10 MP that shoots many frames per second.

- I have an Olympus 5050. This is a wonderful little 5mb camera for several reasons.
1. It takes rechargeable AA batteries not a special battery pack
2. It takes several different digital cards, CF, Smart, Xd
3. It has glass optics
4. A pivoting rear LCD screen
5. With only a couple of attachments you can add wide angle and telephoto lenses, plus a UV filter to protect the front element
6. It has a solid feel, not a cheap plastic look
7. There is a users group that is just wonderful. Ask ANY question and these guys can give you the answer (Just wonderful people) They also stay up on repair problems, new Olympus equipment and have a fun photo contest.
8. It makes great photos at the lower ASAs
That is just off the top of my head.
However, I'm sorry to say they no longer make the camera but I see it on eBay every so often. You might get one from someone going to a digital SLR.

- I have the Canon Digital Rebel XT.. It's an SLR so will be more expensive than some of the point and shoots, but it is well worth it. As far as SLR's go, it is a great camera and less expensive than many SLR's. You can find a camera with the body or the lens, or you may choose to buy the lens and body separately. There are many lensess to choose from, and you can certainly find one tailored to your needs. I use a lense that goes from 24 to 90, which means it goes from wide angle to telephoto. The pictures are very clear and it has manual and automatic functions. If you want to take pictures in the dark, it comes with a good flash and a boot for if you want to buy a bigger flash. You can also do a long exposure with a tripod, which eliminates the need for a flash.

- In a word, Sony Cybershot

- I have the new Canon 30D 8mega-pixels.
Works extraordinary with Canon L series lens and average with the 18-55 as starter lens given with kit.
Has plenty options in camera to grow to a professional level.
The downside of camera L series lenses are they are fairly expensive.
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I am really interested in photography and I am thinking about giving it a shot, but at this point I know nothing about digital cameras. Any suggestions on a good digital camera for a beginner photographer would be great. I have a very plain and simple dig. cam but I think I need something with a little more quality. Thanks a bunch.

Best Answer: The camera I suggest is a bit more in features than just point and shoot. But it is a point and shoot type. It's the Canon PowerShot A570 IS. It has an image stabilizer in case you have shaky hands, aperture/shutter priority, takes 2 rechargeable batteries and the price is quite good . Can be bought between $155-$170+a memory card. Anyone who buys a digital camera has to buy a memory card. I suggest for a 7 megapixel camera which this camera is , get at least 1 GB memory card. The camera has a viewfinder which won't drain your batteries like an LCD screen does. It's 4X optical zoom.
This camera and a memory card should cost you no more than $190- to $200-. Minimum for an SLR( which is really getting into photography) is about $500-a SLR kit.
So you have to ponder the thought, do I have the time and money to really get into this hobby(possibly business) and start out with a SLR camera.
Take a trip to your local library and read about different features on cameras in Nov'07 Consumer Reports. Also check out Website dpreview.com for reviews of many cameras and prices.

- If you want to start off into serious photography... this is the least you want to spend... http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Digital-Rebe...
Better still... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I1Z...
You can't go wrong with Canon. If you go with anything less than a DSLR, you'll just want to upgrade your camera again when you start learning more about photography. Spend the money once and you'll be happy for a good, long time. This class of camera has better light sensitivity and less noise due to the larger lens and sensor... a full compliment of manual controls... They're compatible with different lenses and filters... external flashes... They are still capable of fully automatic shooting so you can learn at your own pace. The picture quality is superb.

- Olympus is great. Try one around 300$.

- For Photography go with Film first!! Try a Nikon FM-10. If you really want digital....any of the nikons will do.

- My friend had a photography class and the teacher told them to buy optical cameras instead of digital cameras. Apparently he thought they were superior to digital cameras but i couldn't tell you why other then maybe the quality is a little better. I know for sure they last a lot longer. With digital prints the paint eventually fades over the years.

- panasonic luminex. very good ratings

- If you're taking classes, they'll probably tell you what to get, and a lot of students will get discounts through their schools. My friend is a photographer and he started with Nikon D200. It's a little pricey (over $1200 for just the body.) The D40 seems to be a good introductory digital SLR that you can teach yourself to use. Same with the Canon Digital Rebel Xti. You can get these SLR's for under $500

- First, you need to choose a camera type:
- SLR
- Compact
- SLR-like
If you do not want to become thoroughly engrossed in the digital photography world and waste all your money to lenses and flashes, it is better to begin with a compact camera. For more, be my guest at: http://fototramp.blogspot.com/2007/11/co...
There are some good and not expencive models as Canon Powershot A630 for abt. $270, Canonn SX100 for $280 -- look at:http://fototramp.blogspot.com/2007/11/ca...
and Fujifilm FinePix F40 -- http://fototramp.blogspot.com/2007/12/fu...
These models have a large (for a compact) sensor and more than enough mega pixels. Do not look at any cool but useless features and 10-12 mega pixels. It is an excess for a good compact.
Regards

- You're asking what car will teach you to drive -- you can figure out the answer.

- If you have the money I suggest the Nikon D300 or D200, or D80. Easy to use controls and a 2.5" screen to view.
www.besybuy.com
www.samys.com (my favorite)
ww.costco.com
Recommend a Scandisk memory card, about 2GB.
Check you Sunday paper for ad sales or coupons.

- Pass on any Canon Rebel since they do not have image stabilization, only in their highly priced specialty lenses. And that also applies to the Nikon D200.
There's another alternative which you should check into: The new Olympus DSLR E-510 10 megapixel 2-lens camera kit with built-in image stabilization and active CMOS which is found only in the Nikon 200 and 300. And the E510 can be set to "vivid" colors. The 2-lens starter kit sells for around $689 at samys.com which currently does not charge the $58.00 CA sales tax up through Wednesday, December 12th.
Good luck!
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I want to buy a new digital camera. I want the cool slender look for the camera. I want good quality pictures and video recording. What is the best camera? How much would it cost? Where is the cheapest place to purchase it?

Best Answer: The new canon powershot SD990IS is sleek and looks cool, and it take 14.7MP pic, which is huge.

- My mom just bought this camera it is a PANASONIC
Lumix
It starts really fast
you can make a slide show on the Camera
its a 2in. by 3in screen and you can get the colors in blue red green silver and black
You can take videos to
the price is about 80.00 to 140.00
My mom got it at costco

- check out "which?" it has all the latest reviews on just about anything, it has loads on digital cameras. it is a UK based website and is brilliant for finding the perfect products.

- I would suggest the Canon PowerShot 590is at $108. from Dell + $5. shipping. it may not be cool slender look to you. but it is a very good camera for the money.

- Canon or sansung
Around 500$, to buy the cameral online. You will find the good price

http://www.toboc.com/forum3/default.aspx...

- definantly the sony cybershot t700 camera...on sale at bestbuy for 379.99
check it out.

- it should be around $200 or a lil more, but always look for a camera with a high mega pixel. an 10.0-12.0 mega pixels are the really good ones.
hope i help.
-Dee'

- Sony or Samsung are best.

- canon cameras!
about $300ish for the newer models.
cheapest? anywhere? there's bound to be many sales this season anyways

- CANON REBEL XS

- iphone

- i like nikon!!
any type of nikon is good
go to best buy
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I currently have a digital camera that's a 3-megapixel, and the resolution sucks! I'm lucky if I get a clear looking picture. Does resolution depend on megapixels? If so what's the best? What cameras do any of you have that has great resolution?

Best Answer: Pixels translate directly into resolution, if you have a decent lens on the camera. It sounds like you are ready to move up.
Consumer Reports for November 2006 has ranked the Canon Powershot A620 as the best compact digital camera. It is becoming almost a legend for longevity at the top of various consumer lists. It looks like this model has been replaced by the A630, which I would expect to be just as popular.
My son has an A620 and it's a great camera.

- resolution is megapixels. Mp is the measurment that its dependant on. I just use a Kodak p880 8mp for day to day pic taking, and a Hasselbland 4*5 body with a 19mp frame back for special stuff. A 5 mp camera is about the same quality as a 35 mm negative, 13 mp about the same as 120 mm, and so on. If your really into photos and such, pick up a good nikon or cannon DSLR that allows you to use 35 mm lenses and also has a full frame sensor, no need to spend allot of money, just get something about 5 mp and youll get what you were shooting with your old SLR cannon or FE2 or what not. If you really wanna go happy go nuts, get something more 13mp in a nikon. They got some nice bodies. All of these are at best buy, less than a 1k.

- www.cnet.com
and look for digital cameras.
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I forgot to insert the memory card into the camera and took some pictures. I connected my Digital Camera to the pc with the USB cable but, I can't transfer them into the computer.. It says there is no drive connected! However, when the camera has the memory card inserted, i can transfer the photos into my computer really easy... Is it possible to transfer photos from my digital camera to the memory card?


My camera is a Nikon Coolpix E4600

Best Answer: Go to the Playback menu options>copy (allows you to copy between internal memory and memory card and vice versa)
I noticed in the Playback menu there is a transfer marking item, which might allow you to select the photos being transferred.



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I am a graphic design student who is interested in photography - specifically pin-up/fashion photography- and would like to use the shots for my art work. The only problem is that Graphic Design school is expensive enough, so I plan on teaching my self the basics in digital photography......so I would like some recommendations on a starter digital camera that isnt too expensive! I have a simple Kodak Easy Share 3.1 camera....im assuming it wont make the cut! Although I use photoshop to manipulate photo's i take - I figure I would still need a better camera to take better shots.... any recommendations/ideas on cameras, equipment, how to get started would help and be greatly appreciated.

Best Answer: You don't say where you want to take photos, but this will be the key to your decision. A built in flash in a compact camera will only work up to 3m from the subject, will create unattractive, hard shadows and bright glaring refelctions. To avoid this you would need an SLR camera with a separate flash unit. You can add a diffuser to this to give much more subtle lighting effects, better for portraits.
The other essential is a telephoto lens, as the best effects are usually achieved when you move yourself further away from the subject, then zoom in.
There's more advice on choosing the right camera on my website.

- probably one of the top cameras in the $300 range is the Casio EX-Z600. It has 4x optical zoom, 6.1MP and an f2.7 lens (the widest currently available on a point and shoot)

- I personally use a Sony CyberShot DSC-S500 Digital Camera. I sell on eBay and need clean sharp photos for my ads and this camera gives me exactly that time and time again. Its not that expensive...under $200. Here are a couple of website images of some of my pictures (each site only has one pic) to give you an idea of what this little guy can do...oh yeah and its small enough to carry around in a purse...the memory comes from removable memory sticks...it runs off two AA batteries or plugs into the wall...it has different modes black and white, reverse colors, etc and different output sizes as well as other features...okay here are the sites...
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- I really like anything by Olympus. I've found Sony's camera's to be unreliable and they don't have anything exceptional to brag about.
Canon's are also really good.

- If you just starting chose CANON Eos 300 D. Its not so exspencive, easy control, qality is perfect ,ISO to 800 so you can make pictures at evening to, not so big good for family and design photos . Beter of NICON becourse of focusation speed ...
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I want to buy a camera for my aunt, who has Down's Syndrome, for Christmas. She loves taking photos, and can operate a point and shoot, but I need something that will switch simply from the playback mode and the picture taking mode. She can't read, so something with symbols would be good.


Does anyone have any suggestions for a really, super-easy digital camera? She had a 35mm camera but it broke and we want to avoid buying her another one as she spends a fortune buying and developing film.

Best Answer: buy her a children's digital camera they are easy to operate since they are for kids

- Fisher Price kid tough digital camera or any on these there really durable. http://www.amazon.com/tag/digital%20came...

- Kodaks are known to be very user friendly.

- you should buy her a Canon Powershot SD 300

- I don't know and can't tell what your aunt's capabilities are, other than she had a 35 mm camera and it sounds like it worked out for her.
Canon probably makes the most solid range of cameras and some of them have both an optical viewfinder, which she is will be more familiar with, and the LCD screen. The more capable ones will get you into problems with using menus so the most automatic ones are the ones you want to look at. The settings from the camera body are symbols.
With most cameras, you can set the display period after exposure to a certain period and then it will be ready to take a picture and preparing to take another picture will switch it out of playback. That really leaves just being able to switch to playback.
You can buy them in combination with small Canon printers that print directly from the camera and would allow her to make her own prints.
You're the one that knows her current abilities and what she CAN learn. I would recommend trying:
www.dpreview.com
They have very complete reviews of many cameras and that includes how they are laid out, how easy the controls are to use, etc. Combined with your knowledge of your Aunt's current capabilities and learning capacity, I am sure you will make a good choice.
There are a lot of point and shoot cameras out there that would work, but I recommend looking at the Canon because their most general settings tend to cover a broader range of shooting conditions than some other makers who have chosen to provide a lot of different settings.
Vance
Vance

- Most digital cameras can be set up so that pressing the shutter button activates shooting mode.
And they all have a "display" button with a symbol or simple word on it. So there shouldn't be an issue with any brand you buy.
However you should consider that with a film camera, all your aunt has to do is press the shutter and a photofinisher does the rest.
With a digital camera there are multitudes of controls which can mess up her pictures without her understanding why.
There's a memory card which gets filled up and has to be transferred to a computer.
There's a CD which has to be burned as a backup. And a memory card that has to be cleared.
If she wants prints, she has to select which ones (she can easily fill a card with hundreds).
She'll have to send the images to an online printer or take the card or the CD to the store.
What I'm getting at is that while film is expensive, the digital process is complicated and may make her dependent on the computer skills of others.
I wonder if film -- which your aunt (with the help of her photofinisher) can do all by herself -- might give her more independence and therefore might be the better choice.
Just something to consider.
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What compact digital camera takes the longest shot? I've been happy with my Fujifilm Finepix F10, but it takes pictures only up to 15 seconds. That's usually enough, but sometimes it would be nice to have even longer time for a night shot. Are there any compact digital cameras that have really long night shots, like several minutes?

Best Answer: Ricoh GR series have up to 180 second exposure settings.

- compact ones don't usually have long ones
unless if you want to spend alot of money
refer to the answer just before mine
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Will my rechargable batteries recharge while it is inside my digital camera and the digital camera is plugged into my computer?


They are regular AA batteries and I have a Canon digital camera. I'm on vacation and want to know if the rechargable batteries that are in the camera will recharge while I plug it in to my computer and turn it on? I don't have a multimeter or anything.

Best Answer: Check the owner manual or the Canon site!

- No they won't. Cameras only use power through the battery leads, they don't send power to the batteries. The reason for this is that rechargeable batteries will explode if they are over charged. A battery charger stops charging the batteries when they are fully charged.

- refer to your instruction manual... most of the time it doesn't work that way because,the usb and regular home power outlet voltages differ.

- No
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Many of the pictures my Sony Elixim (orange credity card style) camera takes are now coming in blurry? Especially when I zoom in very close. Even when I take normal shots, the pictures seems rough and not crisp. Is the camera dead or can this be fixed?


I also have a Casio Digital Elf camera that is a few years older and I just turned it on for the first time and the digital screen is flashing lines and I can barely see what's in the picture. Plus everything is like a shade of red. Is this the digital display or is this a lens problem?

Best Answer: Regarding the Canon Powershot Digital ELF: is your camera on this list?
http://www.imaging-resource.com/badccds....
If so, your camera may be part of a wide-spread CCD sensor recall and may be entitled to a free repair. I had the same problem with an old Sony Cyber-shot and Sony fixed it free of charge.
Just so you know, you either have a Sony Cyber-shot or a Casio Exilim. I really don't see how the blur you're experiencing could be related to the hardware or optics. You're either using digital zoom or your shutter speed is not fast enough. Stay away from digital zoom. It only crops the center of your image and enlarges it through interpolation whereas optical zoom moves the glass within your lens to give you true zoom. Consult your manual to avoid digital zoom or remove it all together.
If you're taking pictures zoomed in without flash while in a dark setting, you're pretty much out of luck. Since it's a point & shoot you don't really have a choice. Either use flash or an action scene mode, if available.


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I'm thinking of buying a Canon Powershot SD750 silver for my girlfriend as a surprise. She had told me a few months ago that she wanted one. I could buy it for her , but the price is kind of steep at $299. I was wondering is there another digital camera that is just as good but a little bit less pricey? It could be $225 or less. I know she wants a camera that is slim, and that can fit into a pocket. Also she wants one that has a nice LCD screen to watch the previews, and has different picture modes. Any suggestions would help.

Best Answer: The Canon Powershot SD750 and SD1000 are almost identical cameras.
The main differences (other than a slightly different body), are...
SD750...3.0" LCD, no viewfinder.
SD1000...2.5" LCD, has a viewfinder.
My pick would be the SD1000, because it has the viewfinder (which is invaluable to have at times). Plus, it's in your price range ($200-250).
Both have the same high res. LCD screen (230,000 pixels).
The SD750's LCD is just slightly larger and that's the only real reason it costs more.
good luck...


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I am planning to own a digital camera. After a second thought, is it wise to buy a good quality cell phone with good camera inbuilt or should I get a separate digital camera. the purpose is to capture precious moments of my todler. thanx.

Best Answer: i wouldnt trust precious once in a lifetime pictures to any camera phone...none of them have optical zoom and pic quality is still inferior to even the cheapest entry level camera. as long as your kid is not running around and your majority of pics will be stills...get a camera such as the inexpensive canon a590is and leave your cellphone to making calls and taking "caught on cam" emergency pics.

- Digital cameras are usually better for taking pictures than cell phone cameras, which have a lower resolution and lesser number of megapixels.
Plus you can usually take a video with a digital camera - with SD memory cards up to 4 GB for thirty or so dollars that's a good deal. You can get a lot of hours of video ..
I like Canon cameras. They are faster than most but make sure to get one with an image stabilizer so that the pictures won't come out shaky. There are a couple good Sony cameras as well - touch screen too!
You can go to cnet.com for reviews too :] Hope you find one you like

- Your precious toddler will probably prefer shots taken with a camera phone:) Once the teen years creep in they'lll appreciate the fact that no one can see a lick in the pictures.
Nevermind an eventual wedding, your kid getting hitched, and the traditional baby pictorial everybody has to suffer through. :) You'llll have nothing to embarrass them with. :)
On the other hand, when you get a proper camera (even some compact ones are perfectly capable) you can snap great quality shots that will last a lifetime.
In other words, go for the separate camera/phone.
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I am looking to buy a new digital camera and I am searching for camera that have the feature that makes a photo black and white, yet leaving one colour.


What do i search for ?

Best Answer: As Perki said, the Canon makes a poor attempt at it. You CANNOT select the exact item you want to remain in color. You just tell the camera a particular color to not desaturate, and anything of that color in the photo stays in color. It works poorly at best.
What you want to do is done in photo editing software and it makes no difference what camera you use.
HOW to do it in software is asked at least 20 times a day on here, so you can search the answer and I will also copy and paste my standard answer that I finally had to write up to keep answering this never ending question.
You can use GIMP for selective coloring. It is free to download.
http://gimp.org
Here is the procedure:
http://www.gimpguru.org/Tutorials/Select...
Here is another method that is somewhat easier than the GIMP tutorial referenced above. This is written as pertains to Photoshop, but the same procedure should work in GIMP with possibly some slight changes in tool names.
First open your photo in your editing program..
Then go to Layer - Duplicate Layer
Click OK
Then go to Image - Adjustments - Hue / Saturation
Drag the Saturation slider all the way to the left to make the photo black and white.
Click OK
Then get the ERASER tool from the tool box on the left side of the screen. It is usually the next tool under the clone stamp tool. Just hover your mouse over the tool, and it will say Eraser.
When you have selected the Eraser, go up to the Brush options box at the top of the screen, and click on the downfacing arrow. Set the Hardness of the brush to 100% so you will have accurate control of selection. You may also need to raise or lower the brush size to suit.
Erase away any black and white from where you want the color to be revealed.
When done go to
Layer - Flatten Image
Then just do a Save As to wherever you want to save the photo.
steve

- Canons do this, I have a G10, but I consider the feature a waste. It is much sloppier than doing it yourself and any thing that has a hint of that shade will stay in color. The feature is called "color picker" by Canon.

- I haven't seen a camera that does that. I have only seen it from software like Photoshop and other picture editing programs.
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I have found that it is pretty difficult to take great quality photos with a digital camera. I think a good 35mm camera takes incredible pictures, and a digital just takes 'good' photos. Whattaya think? Am I just doing something wrong? (PS.. I'm not a professional photographer, and don't even know how to use a 35mm.... I'm just referring to pictures I have seen, not taken, with a 'good ole fashioned manual camera' ! )

Best Answer: All very good answers, but something struck me in the details if your question - you said you're not a pro and you're asking this question in the context of casual photography...
If you're talking about the 4x6 colour photos you send to the labs, those images are printed by machines that correct color casts, and because digitals take generally softer pictures, the film images need no sharpening.
If you just take a digital, some models, especially the pro digital SLRs, leave the image as original as possible, leaving all the editing to the person, which is what the pro wants. Nonetheless, to make great looking ditital prints requires an awareness of how to edit the photo afterwards and print properly - without the two, you cannot get rival images.
On the flipside, the editing power that is given to the hands of the photographer with digital greatly surpasses what as possible with film - once you give the image to the lab, its out of your hands. You can crop, clone, colour adjust your digital image any way you want, allowing the person who invests time in learning how to edit digital images the ability to work wonders on their image.
You also mention black and white. Traditional film b&w photography is generally the pervue of pro photographers. If you want to do a digital-film comparison, I have first hand experience in both.
I've developed and printed my own 35mm images for a little over a year, and have done digital for three, I'm sure there;s photogs with even more time under their belt.
What I concluded was that, when it comes to the final quality of the print, digital cannot surpass the feel and look of a fiber based or even an RC film print. Some paper textures used for film printing, I've searched high and low for a digital equivalent and heve never been satisifed.
Some prints, some type of photography, come out so well on film, I would be surprised if I would get a similar result in digital. Film has a wider latitude (can discern a greater amount of difference between extreme black and extreme white) than digital.
But I have only rudimentary experience in image manipulation in the wet darkroom. Dodging, burning, etc... all that comes so much more easier for me in the digital darkroom. I can achieve results that I could never do in film.
So in the end, each has its pluses and minuses. I find any view that definitively concludes one form is superior over the other is narrow and not taking into account each format's individual strenths.

- film's not much of an option anymore..unless you are talking about large format like Ansel used..these older cameras still blow the digital away (because their "negative" is so much larger)..otherwise, software can do about anything..

- Most certainly. Many digital cameras have a black and white and/or Sepia mode, but the best way to do this is convert them in post processing. The links below are for some black and white photos (plus some black and white IR) that I have taken with digital cameras. Whether they are great or not...I don't know...you can be the judge as to whether you like them.

- I think I am with you on this. Digital cameras are capable of taking consistently GOOD photos, which for most amateurs is a far cry from where their phography ever got with film cameras. For more serious practitioners, I think the range of control along with some of the more esoteric aspects of film photography make film the preferred option for truly EXCEPTIONAL photos. In the long run, I think that there will be those who take 100% of their artistic works on digital (and manipulate them with Photoshop) and there will be those who take all of the works on film and limit their manipulation to a bit of dodging and burning in a chemical darkroom. There's a place for all of it. Thank goodness for variety!

- A lot of digital cameras nowadays take great b/w photos. Also, you have the option of taking the photo into an image editing program like Photoshop CS2 and adjusting the photo to your liking.
Another great thing about digitals is that you never waste film, and you don't have to wait to see the outcome of your shots. You can take as many pictures as your card can hold, and then delete the ones you don't like. It's definitely better than having to shoot a full roll of film, and then see that most of them are terrible (I'm speaking from experience!)

- certain cameras, yes...

- Absolutely. Digital is unlimited. What is limiting is our imagination only. Coz even you dont get maximum result in your photo , you still can edit it with software...
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I take photography in highschool and im just wondering if theres a way i can make my digital camera take pictures like the cameras i use in photography class. I know its something with the ISO settings but i can't find that anywhere on my camera. Thanks.

Best Answer: Professionals use digital cameras, too.
The biggest difference is that they know how to use their equipment to bring out the best in their subjects. An experienced professional (and a talented amateur) can take consistantly better pictures with a cheap, basic, plastic disposable camera, than an average amateur.
The second most important differnce is that their digital cameras are, usually SOOO much better than the ones most amateurs can afford. They have many more megapixels and more features than most of what we can find at Wallmart, or CompUSA. One example of a typical pro's equipment would be that he'd have his regular cameras set up with interchangable backs, to go from film, to digital and back, all during the same shoot. He would want complete control over all of it's settings, as well as automated features for when appropriate.
To answer your question: Learn to use all of your digital cameras features, not just ISO setting. (ISO mimics a film camera's use of higher or slower speed films) That means learn how to set shutter speed, f-stop, burst photograpy and other features. Also learn how to use available light, artificial lighting BESIDES the camera's built in flash, indirect light, etc. It means learning composition, framing, contrast and positioning.
You learn how to take professional looking digital photos by doing what professional photographers do.

- you have a lot of factors that go into a digital camera taking profesional pictures. I am asuming you are using a point and shoot not a SLR
The megapixles factor into it. If the megapixles are low the photos will come out grainy as you take them. The more you enlarge them the more grainy they get.
The auto focus on the camera will afect your photo too. Does it pick out the main subject anbd focus in on it.
The lense they use on the camera affects the photo.
does the camera have image stabalization built in
there are some point and shoots you can take very good pictures with but in the end if you want to take professional photos you need a professional camera.
Yuo can get entry level cameras for reasonable prices.
like the nikon d40 it is a 6mp slr it alows you complete control over the camera's function for about 540.00.
i

- Read your camera's instructions, and learn to use the manual settings.
Professional quality images are more about technique than equipment, though. Learn about lighting: both recognizing good natural light, and manipulating artificial light. Learn about composition.
Generally speaking, if you are using a point-and-shoot camera, you will need to keep the ISO as low as it will go to ensure pictures without a good bit of noise. The small sensor on a P&S camera tends to grain out when you increase the sensitivity. Sensor size is one reason why professional-grade cameras tend to do better in low light.

- Well if you want professional photos, buy a professional camera, an SLR!
Cause i had a digital camera and it was hard to take pictures as they never came out like i wanted and the shutter speed didnt responded quickly, etc,etc
With a SLR you can set up everything

- The best camera is the one between your ears. Stop being obsessed by 'professional' cameras and learn to take pictures with what you have. The ISO settings merely alter the notional 'speed' of a camera, making a digital camera like a film camera that we 'oldies' grew up with. It won't make the pictures any better, it only makes the camera more flexible and usable in different light levels. Yours may not have a facility to change the speed, but check the manual, it will tell you there.

- It all depends on how good the photographer is. I'm a good photographer too, I prmise to give you some good tips if you sign my guestbook at www.freewebs.com/chrishonda.
Click on guestbook
Email me if you want the tips, the PROfessional tips!!!

- I think you need to take the advice of everyone that has answered you question so far. I have to expand on something Geoff said. Megapixels are important, however, don't get caught in the "gotta have more" trap. Unless you are planning on printing more than an 8X10, 4Mp is enough. What is more important is the quality of the lens and how quickly the camera captures the pixels available. There are 10 and 12 Mp cameras with plastic lenses that take more than a second to capture the image. This results in a high resolution blur. The quality of the pixels is a lot more important that the quantity.
Next, you said you took a photography class in HS. You should understand composition. That is the most important part of taking quality photographs. There is a signature used on a photo newsgroup that basically says, "anyone can take a good picture with a cheap camera, an expensive camera just gives you more ways to screw it up". The beauty of digital is that you can take thousands of photographs and if you're using rechargable batteries, they don't cost you anything. Practice is the most important thing you can use. Then find some groups on Yahoo, or newsgroups and post your shots there, most of the people will be glad to help you learn. Good luck and keep shooting.
Rob
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