Will my Tokina SZ820 zoom lens fit a Canon 50D digital camera?

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Kiwi bird

This zoom lens fits my Canon AE-1 Program, will I be able to use it with a Canon 50D digital camera?

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You would need an FD to EF lens mount like these... http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=fd+to+eos&N=0&InitialSearch=yes

Can anyone recommend a good digital camera with a zoom of at least 100 - 400 mm?

Bluebird

I currently have a Canon Rebel 2000 film camera and a Vivitar 100 - 400 mm zoom lens and would like a digital camera and zoom lens with similar quality. I use my camera for taking pictures of birds and other animals, so I need a good telephoto lens. I feel overwhelmed by all the brands and do not understand the difference between digital and optical zoom. Any information is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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Since you have a 100-400mm lens for your Rebel 2000, I'd recommend getting a Rebel XT body as the most economical solution. You could use your existing Canon-mount lenses on it with an extra bonus - all lense focal lengths would effectively be multiplied by a factor of 1.6x. That would make your 100-400mm a 160-640mm!

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What is the best camera I can get for photography under 600$?

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Bella

I have a Kodak easyshare 7.3 megapixel digital camera, It's not that good I want to have a camera that takes better pictures.
I am not sure though because I'm not that good with choosing cameras, as to the fact I am only 15. But I am going to major in Photography once I get out of highschool and into college.
or just say what camera you have and use and takes very good pictures

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The camera is a tool my dear. You can still take great pictures on your camera once you learn how to set up a good shot. I've taken some amazing photos that came from my point and shoot and plenty of real crappy ones with my dSLR.

If you take the time to learn photography properly you can take great shots regardless of what you use.

For the record, I use a Canon Rebel XT and a FujiFilm FinePix S1000fd (the point and shoot).

What is a good camera for an amateur photographer?

Every year for Christmas I ask for a camera. Every year, I've gotten an old hand-me-down digital camera. I've always hated the way the pictures look.

I am completely clueless on what kind of camera to buy. I know I want something that will take a higher quality photo, I've been looking into the Canon 400D SLR.

I'm looking for something in the 400-500 dollar range.

Can someone please suggest a good semi-professional camera for someone who is tired of cheap recycled digital cameras? :)

Thank you!

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I think you should go with Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera
* New 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor with DIGIC 4 Image Processor
* Full HD video capture at 1920 x 1080 resolution; HDMI output
* 3.0-inch Clear View LCD; Live View Function for stills and video
* Capture images and video to SD/SDHC memory cards

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What is the best/easiest to use digital camera?

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Todd

I have a Canon EOS Rebel T3. It is a good camera but I was wondering if there is a better camera for use with instagram application? I live in Tokyo and walking all day with a bag to house such a big camera can be cumbersome and tiring so I usually leave it at home. Is there a smaller digital camera that might be a little smaller while still have great quality?

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All cameras have a completely auto setting which makes them easy to use. The thing which gives your T3 such high quality pictures are the large sensor and the high quality lens. If you go too small then you will end up with a much smaller sensor, which will reduce picture quality.

You could look at something like the Sony RX-100, which is a fairly large compact camera with a reasonably large sensor, but which should be quite a lot smaller and lighter than your T3. That is getting very good reviews at the moment.

http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-T3i-vs-Sony-Cybershot-DSC-RX100

How good is this Canon Camera?

princessog

Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Digital SLR Camera Kit
I would like a camera that takes wedding quality photos. If this is not a good camera can you tell me one that is under 800.00 dollars. I prefer canon brand. Thank you.

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This is actually a nice camera.
To get nice quality photos, you should invest in lens more so than the body itself.
You can easily get very nice photos out from EOS Rebel XS that is jointed with good glass.

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how do i use the intervalometer on my Canon Powershot s70 digital camera?

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evident

how do i use the intervalometer on my Canon Powershot s70 digital camera?

I see how to set it, but when I do, the camera goes to sleep in between exposures. I set it to take 100 pictures, one a minute, but after 30 seconds the camera goes to sleep (i.e., lens retracts) and it does not wake up for the next exposure. Any ideas? I want to take some time lapse shots and can't quite figure out how to make it work.

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Have you tried turning off the power saving mode.

In the setup you should find "Power saving" with the option to "Auto power down" (on/off)

<img src="http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/canon/powershot_s60-review/screen-setup-menu.jpg">

Check my sources for more info.

What's the best version of the canon powershot digital camera?

Shannan D

I want to get a canon powershot digital camera, but there is more than one version, and I don't know which is best. I need a widescreen, so I can get everything in the picture, without half of something being cut out of the shot. like only half of someone's head makes it into the picture, ect. I want to avoid that from now on. I heard powershots had widescreens, now I just need to know which one to get. Thanks.

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I wouldn't say it's the best version of the powershot series of cameras, but the S80 and SD800 are the *only* powershot cameras that goes down to 28mm focal length (using 35mm equivalent terms), which is considered a wide-angle focal length. (btw...it's called a "wide-angle" lens, not a wide-screen lens :) )

The SD800 got dinged in its reviews, due to image softness though. You might seriously want to consider some alternatives. The Panasonic line of compact cameras have generally had outstanding reviews.

You have several options:

-- Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2
-- Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01
-- Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX1

-- Canon PowerShot SD800 IS
-- Canon PowerShot S80

-- Olympus FE-200

-- Ricoh Caplio R5

Panasonic will soon be releasing these:
-- Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ2 & DMC-TZ3
-- Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX30

Slightly older, you have these
-- Olympus C-7070 Wide Zoom
-- Samsung Digimax A55W
-- Fujifilm FinePix E510 Zoom


As far as other Powershot models, the G7 is supposed to be its "flagship model" with a 35mm-210 6x zoom lens, but doesn't go down to 28mm. the A640 is generally considered to be almost as feature-rich as the G7, but has a standard 35mm-to-105mm 3x zoom lens. The G7's interface is more slr-like than the A640 (and will give you the control to shoot yourself in the foot if you don't know what you're doing), has a very useful hotshoe for flash, and offers some nice control features, but drops some of the consumer gadgetry, like the flip-out vari-angle display. The A710 has the G7's zoom lens, but it's stuck on a smaller sensor, so its image quality isn't as good, and the batteries (2 aa batteries) mean that flash recycle time suffers. The S80 is an interesting form factor, which shares the G7's control dial, but has a smaller sensor.

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What is the best digitial camera to get?

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(:

I'm getting a new digital camera. I'm 14, a girl, and the budget is not an issue. What's the best digital camera in your opinion? Is the Sony tx1 or the Samsung 12.2 megapixel camera (the one with the screen on the front) any good? Most descriptive and helpful answer gets the points. Please and thank you. (:

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At least 10 - 30 times a day someone on YA asks: "Which one is a good camera to buy?"
A quick search would have given you hundreds of replies, but once again here is my 10 cents on the subject:

Point & Shoot cameras are wonderfully handy because of their small size.
When light conditions are ideal, they even take really nice photos - all of them do.

However, they all DO have limitations - they don't do very well in low light situations (i.e. noisy photos, hard to avoid blur, etc). The little onboard flash is very harsh at close range, and doesn't reach very far.
Many of them have no manual functions, so you are limited to only very basic photos, you can't compensate for unusual situations, or do many fun "tricks" and special effects.
P&S's also suffer from frustrating shutterlag and many of them chew through batteries rather quickly.

However, if you're ok with all those limitations, then go ahead and pick one, most of them (the same type and same price range) are rather similar. Personally I would pick either a Canon or a Nikon, and would certainly stay away from Kodak.

A higher end P&S will give you more manual options and better quality. Many of those even give you the option of adding a proper flash (which makes a big difference to your flash photos).

Don't worry too much about megapixelsâ¦. there is a limit to how many pixels you can squash into a tiny P&S sensor before you actually LOSE quality rather than gain it.
Don't worry about digital zoom, in fact, don't EVER use it. It simply crops away pixels, i.e. destroys information. The only real zoom is optical.

Decide which features are important to you, and look for cameras that have that feature.
Then go compare a few models on www.dpreview.com .

The very best thing you can do for your success is to borrow some books and learn about photography. A bit of knowledge will make a much bigger difference to your photos than your choice of P&S camera can.

For what it's worth - if I was in the market for a P&S camera right now, my choice would be a Canon Powershot SX20 IS http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=144&modelid=19208

What camera would you suggest for a person wanting to get started in photography for the first time?

drop pants

I take MANY pictures with my digital camera, which has 12.2 mega pixels.
I want to take a step up, and get something better, to make my pictures more appealing, and professional looking.

Any suggestions?
please and thank you.

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I would highly recommend getting something along the lines of a Canon T1i or even a used XSi. Even though the megapixels aren't too much higher than what you have now, the resolution will be like night and day. I started out with an XSi and have since moved onto a Canon 50D and here is what I've gotten from them (www.PhotographyByNC.com). The XSi lets you learn the basics without too much effort and from there you can move up to bigger and better things! A DSLR system will also allow you to specialize your lens selection for different uses (such as macro, portrait, telephoto, etc.) so the versatility really plays a factor as well.

As far as making your pictures look professional and such, that just comes down to research, learning, and practice. I learned most of what I know from reading forums such as Photography-on-the.net and fredmiranda.com

Hope this helps!

Nathan C.
PhotographyByNC.com

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What is a good Canon EOS Digital camera?

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My Chemica

What is the best Canon EOS Digital camera?

I'm looking for a camera with great image quality, awesome macro, vivid colors, and exposure bracketing.
I don't really have a price range... Right now, I want a good camera based on just raw images, and not added accessories.
Holy Cheese Nips... Okay, love the Mark II, but that's a bit crazy.

How about $600-$1000?

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Are you serious? A blanket question...hmmm...

Canon EOS-1ds Mark III
Canon EOS-1v
Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Those are probably the top contenders for good EOS cameras.

Which waterproof digital camera has the best image quality?

Mommy

So I have been looking into getting a new digital camera and was thinking a waterproof digital camera would be cool to have. I have a two year old daughter and it would be nice to be able to have more freedom on weather and water photos. But I have heard that waterproof digital cameras can have poor image quality. So I was just wondering if anyone could tell me which waterproof digital camera has the best image quality? Which would you recommend?

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canon D10
canonusa.com

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I am shopping to replace my broken Digital camera. What FEATURES should be my focus?

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chasvanblo

The Fuji-Digital camera I bought from a travelling-merchant, years ago has finally given out. - It no longer powers-up. :-( I used it to take a few Final pic's of my nephew's newly-arrived son a few days ago, so I do have some .jpeg's in it that I really want to take out.
I am shopping to replace this digital camera with one with even more and better features - for a reasonable price.
Beginning my browsing at Wally World, I find a few models of cameras to consider.
How VERSATILE is the standard Aim-and-shoot-type of Digital camera vs. the model that comes with interchangeable lenses (like it's earlier version of the 35mm film camera)?

The Models and prices range from a CANON @$79.00
to a FUJIFILM @$119.00
to a SONY @$119.00
to a NIKON@$149.00

I am not a PROFESSIONAL Photographer by any means. - I want an easy-to-operate unit that will allow me to edit my .jpegs on-the-spot, easily upload to my desktop terminal to post to my FB Wall and attach to misc. E-mails and will allow me to take an occasional live video with sound-recording.

What can be my shopping-options?
I live on a VERY-TIGHT BUDGET, so price is very important.
Placing a PRICE-LIMIT on my shopping, I will go as high as $150 for a GOOD QUALITY Digital camera with more features (I hope to be able to Edit my images inside this camera as well as setting the other options %Aperature, F-stop, Automatic-Focus, Repeating shots, etc.)
I am REALLY GOING AFTER THIS NEW CAMERA, planning to buy it soon.

Comparing the TYPES of Digital cameras (Fixed-focus vs. Interchangeable-lenses) which type of digital camera offers a better deal, is more versatile and is more durable (I hope to travel with this camera)?

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The Canon A810 is an easy to use budget compact camera. Works amazing, easy to use. It takes high quality HD videos, focuses well, not painfully slow. If don't expect manual features or anything professional get it

What digital camera would you recommend?

aetherboxx

I'm looking for a decent digital camera to use primarily for shooting flower arrangements against white backgrounds. Quality and focus are the major concerns here as most of the work will be closeup/macro. A good zoom lens and SLR are a plus for general purpose shooting. What camera(s) would you recommend in the under $600 price range?

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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.

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.

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.

You might also consider the Nikon D-40 ($499) kit that comes with the 18-55mm lens. Another great choice is the 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.

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. Both manufacturers have a good selection of macro lenses, which is just what you need for taking close up photos of flowers.

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

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what is the latest model of canon digital camera and what is diffrences between these ?

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shrestharj

i have bought cannos sd 630 . But i know there is latest model of canon digital camera in the market . So i want to know what can i do with my cannos sd 630 and what can't i do ?

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The Canon SD 630 is a very good compact camera.
I don't think you should worry about the other models for now. I would wait till next year to see what is coming out.
They are...
SD800 IS, 7.1 MP, 3.7x optical
SD900, 10MP, 3x optical
A630, 8MP, 4x optical but larger in size
The two SD models just have more megapixels and the newer processor.
And the SD630 has the same excellent movie mode...and has a large 3.0" LCD.
Just make sure you use a fast SD card.

How do I get my video camera video online?

Jackie S

I have a Canon digital video camera. Model NTSC 2r85 I taped something onto the tape instead of the memory card. How do I convert this to go the card or through my USB port to my computer?

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Aunsoft Video Converter for Mac is a real helpful and self-explanatory assistant for converting almost all popular videos like TV shows (*.tivo, *dvr-ms, *.trp, *.tp, *.ts, etc), HD, AVCHD videos (*.mod, *.tod, *.m2ts, *.evo, *.vro, *.m2t, *.mts, *.tp, etc) from DVs or camcorders (JVC, Panasonic, Cannon, Sony, etc), DVDs (*.vob), QuickTime videos (*.mov), YouTube videos (*.flv, *.f4v), and common videos (*.avi, *.mxf, *.vp6, *.wmv, *.mkv, *.dts-hd, *.truehd, *.dts, *.ac3, etc.) to MOV, MKV, WMV, MP4, H.264/AVC, MPG, MPEG, AVI, MP3, AAC, AC3, M4R, etc with pristine quality and without A/V out of sync.

With this Mac Video Converter, you can enjoy tons of videos on your iPad, iPod, iPhone, Android phones, PS3, PSP, Xbox, Zune, Creative Zen, cell phones and so on, or edit them in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, FCE, Avid, iMovie, etc, or insert to PPT for presentation; or even upload to YouTube, websites for sharing.

http://www.aunsoft.com/video-converter-mac/

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What is a really good photography camera that doesn't cost a lot of money?

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Q. I have a nikon coolpix digital camera, and another digital camera from a couple years back, but i'm getting more and more interested in taking better quality pictures. I don't have a lot of money to spend on one, so the cheaper, the better. but i still want a good resolution quality and everything else good too. thanks in advance for any help.

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You can find many film cameras for very cheap. Resolution will depend on the film you select and choice of lenses.
And you can have whole setups (camera+lenses) from 50-100 US to no more than 500 US. They will beat any digital setup for the price.
Look into:

- Rangefinders (I still use, from time to time my Canon AE-1P but even the EOS 1V could be found on eBay for ~400 US. The 1V is one of the best 35mm cameras ever made!)
- Medium Format (maybe an old Mamiya?)
- Large Format (try a starter one, maybe an old Crown Graphic or a Wista...)

Options, there are many. If you meant digital, then there is nothing best/cheap. It is sort of linearly dependent. The better they are, the more they cost.

I prefer Canon. It is a personal preference, no need to start the endless battle of which one is better.

-Point and Shoot - G12
-Entry level - 60D or even a Rebel

Suggesting anything above that is pointless because you want cheap.

DPreview lets you compare cameras side by side. It is a very nice tool for people looking to buy a camera

Are SLR and/or DSLR digital cameras the only ones with aperture and shutter priority modes?

Brad

I am taking a digital photography class and the syllabus says I need a digital camera with aperture and shutter priority modes. Are SLR and/or DSLR cameras the only ones that have them. Will I have to spend a lot of money in order to get a camera with these modes? Thanks for the help!

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Being a student who ran into this problem a few years ago, I found that I outgrew my advanced point and shoot very quickly. I had a G10 (Canon) and found that I enjoyed it so much that I became seriously involved in photography, and I shot all the time. I changed my major to video production and photojournalism. So yes this is just a personal experience of mine, but in my advice, I would have gone back and got a DSLR. I think being a student it would be wise to go with an entry level Canon like the t3i or the 60D because Canons lens line up is spectacular, (if you have access to an equipment room in this new class). If you need to shoot a video, Canons advancement in HD DSLR is really handy to learn because it is exploding in the video world. Thats somewhat an opinion however. But try stuff out, see what you like, and enjoy your class.

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What the next step after a digital camera?

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BETSEYY JO

I have a digital camera and very intrested in photography. I think I am ready for a little more advanced camera that can take nice high quality photos. I am 14 and i do not know if i am ready for a digital SLR camera. Can you tell me a camera that you think i am ready for?

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If you enjoy photography and you are ready to step up from snapshots, you have some learning ahead of you. You need to learn about film/sensor speed, aperture, and shutter speed, and the way those three elements combine to make an image. You also need to learn about composition, contrast, tone, and lots of other elements of a good image.

My recommendation as far as a tool to go along with this learning process is a fully manual 35mm film SLR camera, one that can take interchangeable lenses, and one where you set the aperture and shutter speed manually before each shot. The good news is that these days, even really nice, professional quality film SLRs are dirt cheap. You can find good ones on craigslist for as little as 75 to 100 bucks, or you can spend a little more to get one from a shop, like a local camera shop or an online shop like www.keh.com where you know it has been checked out to make sure it works, as well as having a return policy if it doesnt. There are lots of brands out there, but I would stick with one from Nikon, Pentax, Olympus, Canon, Minolta, or Leica, although I doubt you would find a Leica R camera in your price range. Don't bother with anything else. Of those, I recommend Pentax and Nikon the most, as their old manual lenses still work on their new digital cameras. Look for a Pentax K1000 or Pentax ME, or almost any full manual Nikon, such as the FA, FM2n, or FM3a. Don't get a zoom lens. Zoom lenses instill bad habits in photographers. Get a 50mm non-zoom lens. With that, you will learn to move, to get close to your subject, to hunt for the best angle at which to take your picture.

As to film, check out Kodak BW400CN, which is a black and white film that can be processed at any 1 hour photo lab. It costs about ten bucks for three rolls, and each roll costs five to seven bucks to get processed with a set of prints and a cd with scans of your pictures.

If you get a fully manual film camera with a non zoom lens, you always use it in fully manual mode, and you practice, you will find that in a couple short years that the photographic world is your oyster. If you can make good images with a setup like that, you can make good images with anything. Don't think that you are too young to be able to learn how to do it, either. I started out with a Pentax K1000 and a 50mm lens when I was eight, and if I could do it at eight years old, you can excel at it at 14.

Good luck!

Looking to buy a fancy Canon camera and I need your help?

I'm looking to purchase a Canon Camera at the end of the year but don't know which one to choose. What is the difference between all the different Canon cameras... Canon Rebel, Canon Ti, Canon Ti4, etc.? I have always loved taking pictures. I'm getting tired of my digital camera. I want to expand my photography and start taking really wonderful quality photos. What Canon camera do you suggest I get?

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Fancy huh?

There is nothing fancy about a fully adjustable camera. The simply use a light meter to determine the proper exposure (balancing ISO, shutter speed and lens aperture). That is as simple as it gets.

Add to that, you have a choice of many different focal lengths which makes them more versatile than the really "fancy" P&S cameras the detect smiles, faces and friends faces.

If you think that a T1i and T4i are NOT digital cameras then you need to do more research.

Spend some time on these websites and see if any of the listed cameras fit your needs.

http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Digital-SLR-Cameras/index.page

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/slr_cameras

http://www.pentaximaging.com/dslr

http://store.sony.com/c/Alpha-DSLR-Cameras-And-Accessories/en/c/S_Digital_SLR_Cameras?SR=nav:electronics:cameras_camcorders:Alpha_dslr_cameras:shop_compare:ss

http://shop.panasonic.com/shop/cameras-and-camcorders-lumix-digital-cameras-interchangeable-lens-models?sc_mc=sem_bing_mc_lmx_8735_11152011

http://www.getolympus.com/us/en/digitalcameras.html?cat=11

After you have visited these sites and have taken notes listing the features of each camera you are interested in buying, visit this site to see how the sensors all perform.

http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Cameras/Camera-Sensor-Ratings

And finally with your notes in hand, visit a proper camera shop and hold your top choices in your hands. You will get plenty of opinions here, but you really need to do the research yourself to know which camera system is best for you.

Now maybe the bad news.

Taking "really wonderful quality photos" has all to do with your skills, NOT the camera you buy.

You can produce the same boring snapshots on your "tired" digital camera as you can on a $43,000 Hasselblad digital camera unless you have the skills and understanding of the fundamentals of photography. That will take some formal training and time

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What is a good digital camera that takes HD video AND photos?

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Starfish

I want a camera that will be awesome to film with and awesome to take still photos with.

I know there's EOS 5D Mark II, but what else is there?

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There is the Nikon D5000, Canon EOS 500D, and the Pentax K-x.

Here is quick price estimate:
Nikon D5000 12MP DSLR Digital Camera with 18-55mm VR Lens - $650
Canon EOS Rebel T1i (500D) 15MP DSLR w/EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens - $769
Pentax K-x 12MP DSLR with 18-55mm Zoom - $550

The 1st link is to a web page that has these 3 DSLR cameras listed so that you can compare features and spec but also there are links for each of these cameras to review pages that include sample images.

I am a Nikon user, but if I were buying one of these cameras right now, it would be the Pentax K-x. I have been reading it up on this camera and I have come across some impressive information. Below I included some links, the photo.net link is to a forum where a photograper posted some black & white images shot at some high ISOs (6400 ISO, 10000 ISO, and 1250 ISO) and they look great. The reviews are good and to me the video I have seen on youtube looks good.

Hope this helps.

Mark

marksablow.com

what digital camera should i buy?

im a teenage girl and i want a digital camera. something with high quality, that if i have bad seats at concerts i can zoom in and get good photos. and i also want to take photos with my friends and stuff. it'd be good if the camera could take videos as well. i prefer a camera that is in colour such as pink or something but it doesn't really matter. also something somewhat inexpensive... any ideas??

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it really depends on budget. if you dont give specific budget, then its hard to determine which camera suits you best.
but i will tell you best camera from each range so you could make a choice of which to buy

1. Range below $200 : Canon IXUS 230 HS and Canon IXUS 125 HS
2. Range below $400 : Canon Powershot S100 and Sony Cybershot DSC-HX30V
3. Range below $600 : Sony Alpha NEX 3 and Nikon D5100
4. Range below $800 : Sony Alpha NEX 5 and Canon EOS 650D
5. Range below $1000 : Canon EOS 60D and Nikon D7000
6. Range below $1200 : Sony Alpha NEX 7
7. Range below $1600 : Canon EOS 7D
8. Range below $2000 : Fujifilm X100
9. Range below $3000 : Nikon D600 and Canon 5D Mark II
10. Range below $4000 : Nikon D800 and Canon 5D Mark III
11. Range below $7000 : Nikon D4 and Canon 1D-X
12. Range below $10000 : Leica M10 and Hasselblad H4D

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Changing the megapixels of my digital camera?

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I bought a 7.1 megapixel Canon digital camera. How do I reduce the megapixels in order to be able to store more pictures? If I do this, will I ever be able to change it back?
I know you can change it because my aunt changed hers, but it was a different kind of camera so we couldn't figure out how to do mine. I've been reading through the guide and going through the menu, but I cannot figure out how to make it less than 7.1 so that I can store more pictures.

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It is certainly possible to change the number of pixels on your camera, but without knowing which model, I can't tell you how exactly. Just look around in the menu on the camera, or in the guide that came with it, and YES, you will definitely be able to change it back.
Also, the ISO setting mentioned by someone else has nothing to do with the number of pixels, but how long the shutter stays open.

what is the best digital camera out there?

Tina

I am planning to buy a camera this boxing day but wondering what is the different between t2 and t3 canon digital cameras. Pls give me an advice!

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So your price range is 1,000 bucks or so? There is no T2, but there is a T2i. And Canon makes a T3 and T3i. The T2i is older, but apparently has slightly better image quality than the T3i (but it's not a noticeable difference). If you want the flippy-screen screen, get the T3i. Also consider the Nikon D3100 and D5100

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Which Professional Video Camera Should i Buy?

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Wajahat A

i am not a professional film maker .... but i am in a situation where i have to record a TV show my self (with help of two friends) here in USA every week and send it to Pakistan to be aired on Television...basically i am suppose to Shoot few people sitting in park disssucing differnt issues, then we might ask people on street on their views ..its all out door shoots ...... and it should have a look and feel of a movie ... i have a high-end computer which i can use to eidt our videos , the aim is it should look professionally shot and to the standard of putting in on television...

i would like to know what is the best choice i have in terms on buying a camera under $4000.00 , which would give me a film like shooting and good voice? i know there are JVC , SONY , CANON miniDV HD camera's or P2 format ....people are talking about Canon XH A1 or Sony HVR-V1U or JVC Pro GY-HD200u , what else would i need other then the camera , in order to shoot this kind of footage, appricate any help

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You have an excellent budget, so you have many excellent choices. I will give you my opinion. First, I will talk about formats. Assuming you want to go HD, the first and most common format is HDV. HDV utilizes miniDV tapes; its a very easy format to use, and also very practical. In the consumer division of camcorders, HDV is the obvious choice (for me at least) for 2 main reasons: 1) HDV is much less compressed than the AVCHD camcorders (hard drive, mini DVD, and SD flash media) and (2) HDV is compatible with all the best editing systems, while AVCHD is limited to a small number of programs.

Unfortunately, we cannot say the same about professional camcorders. Sure, HDV is much less compressed than consumer level hard disk formats, but it is still very compressed (too compressed for many professional filmmakers). Therefore, you may get slightly sharper footage on pro hard disk formats such as Panasonic's P2 card, or Sony's XDCAM. In that case, you may want to go with the Panasonic HVX200 or the Sony PMW-EX1. However, I still have problems with P2 and XDCAM. My major concern is that their complex media cards do not hold much (you may get 25 minutes on one XD SxS Card). Also, buying a replacement card isn't cheap, making these camcorders a real pain. HDV, on the other hand is much more practical, with miniDV cassettes only costing several bucks- even for the pro HD cassettes. In conclusion, I believe Hard disk formats such as the SxS card and the P2 card have a future in the digital filmmaking world, but right now, HDV is still more practical.

Now that I have discussed the pros and cons of formats, I will talk about camcorders. The best camcorder for you is probably the CANON XH-A1 for around $3,300. It is unexpectedly easy to use, very well built, and packed with features that make the XH-A1 rival camcorders much more expensive. It is an extremely popular model, and is regarded as one of the best camcorders, for its great balance between quality and value. My only problem with it is its lack of a REAL 24p mode (24p changes the native 30 frames per second, standard on digital camcorders to the 24 fps of film- it also gives the footage a softer, almost pleasingly grainy look that indie filmmakers desire). Instead, the XH-A1 has a feature called 24f, in which Canon claims to be identical to 24p. I have not put the 24f through its paces, so I cannot make that argument either way; I expect it to be almost, if not just as good. Either way, the XH-A1 may be your best choice.

Another camcorder that often fails to get the recognition it deserves is the JVC GY-HD200U for a bit over $4,000. It has all the elements of a good pro camcorder, but I was especially impressed with its picture quality. I usually don't go for JVC, but I believe this camcorder may have the best picture quality in the prosumer range, next to the Sony EX1 and Canon XL-H1. Another feature that sets the HD200U apart from most camcorders in its price range, is that it accepts interchangeable lenses.

Regarding your final question about additional accessories, I would look into a Shotgun Mic, a Pro Tripod with a Fluid Head (for smooth pans, etc), and a powerful editing system.
SHOTGUNS: Daniel K's suggestion to get an XLR mic is a good one. I recommend looking into mics such as the Sennheiser ME66 or the Rode NTG1 and NTG2- they are extremely popular among pros. They may seem a bit pricy, but in my opinion, a good mic is always worth the investment- a good mic will never become obsolete so they will still be just as good ten, even twenty years from now. Generally speaking, the quality of a mic is directly related to its price.

TRIPOD: Of course, when handling thousands of dollars in equipment, it may be a good idea to invest in a reliable tripod, especially one that supports your camcorder's weight. Also, look for one that has a fluid head for flawlessly smooth pans that gives you that professional look. Here is a link to a decent tripod that is a particularly good deal as it comes with attachable dolly legs- they aren't the best for dollys, but at least its a start.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/243272-REG/Davis_Sanford_PROVISTA7518_Pro_Vista_Tripod_with.html#goto_itemInfo

EDITING PROGRAM. With a professional 3-chip HD camcorder, you will probably be unsatified with consumer editing tools in cheapo programs. I found that consumer programs also give you much worse quality, so a good editing system may be just as important as the camcorder. In the professional world, the most-used systems is the Final Cut Pro by Apple (Macs only), and the Avid Media Composer (for Macs and PCs). In my opinion, the Avid systems are still a lot better...and if you are a student you can get them at an EXCELLENT value via student discounts. Its a $4,000 value at a discount of $295 at www.journeyed.com

Hope that helps!! Best of luck on you journey into the world of filmmaking!!!

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I m looking to buy a good digicam?

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Q. Hey people I am looking to buy a good digital camera within cost of Rs 15,000....Please suggest a good one as I am confused:(

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At least 10 - 30 times a day someone on YA asks: "Which one is a good camera to buy?"
A quick search would have given you hundreds of instant replies (without having to wait for answers), but once again here is my 10 cents on the subject:

I don't like to give recommendations for particular cameras because there are too many choices and too many variables in what people are looking for. I find it much more useful to help you think this over, then make up your own mind.

Point & Shoot cameras are wonderfully handy because of their small size.
When light conditions are ideal, they even take really nice photos - all of them do.

However, they all DO have limitations - they don't do very well in low light situations (i.e. noisy photos, hard to avoid blur, etc). The little onboard flash is very harsh at close range, and doesn't reach very far.
Many of them have no manual functions, so you are limited to only very basic photos, you can't compensate for unusual situations, or do many fun "tricks" and special effects.
P&S's also suffer from frustrating shutterlag and many of them chew through batteries rather quickly.

If you're ok with all those limitations, then go ahead and pick one, most of them (the same type and same price range) are rather similar. Personally I would pick either a Canon or a Nikon, and would certainly stay away from Kodak.

A higher end P&S will give you more manual options and better quality. Many of those even give you the option of adding a proper flash (which makes a big difference to your flash photos).

Don't worry too much about megapixels - all modern cameras have plenty enough, plus there is a limit to how many pixels you can squash into a tiny P&S sensor before you actually LOSE quality rather than gain it. 6 megapixels is about the upper limit for those little sensors.
Don't worry about digital zoom, in fact, don't EVER use it. It simply crops away pixels, i.e. destroys information. The only real zoom is optical.

Some people ask for a camera that "doesn't take blurry photos". Blur is the photographer's problem, NOT the camera's. Even the most expensive camera will take blurry photos if the person behind it doesn't know what they're doing.

Some words about special effect features such as color accent, or even just b/w or sepia:
About applying any sort of effect in camera: DON'T DO IT !
Imagine if you just happen to take the best photo you ever took - surely you would want to have it in all its glory, right?
Always set your camera to biggest size, best quality (and to color).
That way, you start with the best possible photo as your original.
Then you make a copy and edit it to your heart's content.
You have much better control over any editing on your computer, even something as simple as b&w will look MUCH better when it was processed properly instead of in camera.
You can do all sorts of things to it PLUS you get to keep your original.


Decide which features are important to you, and look for cameras that have that feature.
Then go compare a few models on www.dpreview.com .

The very best thing you can do for your success is to borrow some books and learn about photography. A bit of knowledge will make a much bigger difference to your photos than your choice of P&S camera can.

For what it's worth - if I was in the market for a P&S camera right now, my choice would be a Canon Powershot SX30 IS http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/digital_cameras/powershot_sx30_is

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Is a Sigma EF 530 flash good? Can you tell me the market price out there for pentax mount?

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Q. I live in malaysia

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Well, first of all, all "hot shoe" external flash units will "fit" on any hot shoe mount... But here is the rub.

Most DSLR cameras use trigger voltages of less than 12v (Canon, 6v). After market flash units can have up to 350v trigger voltages which will fry any DSLR's electronics. While the data on that flash says it will work on a whole list of DSLR's, the trigger voltage is not listes. I would check first

http://www.sigmaphoto.com/flashes/flashes_flashes_details.asp?id=3263

If you have a 35mm Pentax, then perhaps the Sigma will be just fine, but as the years go by, you will eventually want a DSLR ... so you may want to by a Pentax dedicated digital flash and only buy a flash one time.

will there be canon eos rebels in southeast asia?

Happyday D

for those camera professionals, are these good dslr's?


any other cameras that could match their qualities?

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Canon EOS Rebel cameras are available everywhere. I was all over SE Asia last year (in China, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore) and I saw them everywhere. Well, not so much in the countryside of Laos and Cambodia, but you get the point.
These are very good cameras.
The dRebels are entry level dSLR cameras. In this market segment, a lot of other companies have competitive cameras, too. Like Nikon (the D40, D40X, D60, and D80 models come to mind), Sony, Olympus, and Pentax.
In my opinion however, Canon and Nikon are a cut above the rest. Mainly because you can get so many different lenses for them on the used market and because Canon and Nikon can grow with you as a photographer... all the way to professional cameras and lenses if you want.
If you want to read up on a specific camera, here are two great review sites. Keep in mind that the Canon digital Rebel is not one specific camera: it's four different models that replaced each other over the years, starting with the
dRebel, a.k.a. 300D (first try, very old by now)
dRebel XT, a.k.a. 350D (decent but getting old)
dRebel XTi, a.k.a. 400D (still sold new)
dRebel XSi, a.k.a. 450D (brand new)
Here are the review sites:
http://www.steves-digicams.com/hardware_reviews.html
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/default.asp?view=alpha

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What is your opinion on Canon digital cameras?

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I bought a Canon digital camera 4 years ago and it broke down 1 month ago. to repair it will cost me $200. is it normal?

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Canon is a good company, but nothing lasts forever, you have to realize it. If you cherish your camera you can repair it but better get another one, I would advise another Canon as you already have the software and the gadget for it.

What is the best free online program to upload my photos from my digital camera to?

Joe.R

my computer?
I have a Canon G10 digital camera, and the WORST thing I ever did was to lose the installation disk that came with it. I now cannot transfer photos from my camera to my computer when I connect them with a USB wire.

FYI: I have Windows 8, and I am very annoyed that this computer does not come with built-in photo editing software, unlike my old Windows XP computer did.

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Citrify, iPiccy, PicMonkey, Ribbet, Picadilo, Fotor, FotoFlexer or Lunapic are great all round web based and FREE editing tools. Adobe, makers of the expensive Photoshop, has a free website version in Photoshop Express. If you are a former Picnik user than Picmonkey and Ribbet will be your best choices.

If you need/want more features downloading GIMP is a great options. Still free, but you have to download the software.

http://www.edit-photos.net
http://www.squidoo.com/picadilo-photo-editor

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On a digital camera, what's the length of time in between taking pics called? What cameras have shortest time?

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dcb77

We have a canon powershot that takes forever in between taking pictures. We wanted to look online to see which cameras would have a shorter time and tried to go by "refresh rate", but the definition of refresh rate had nothing to do with what we wanted. Does anybody know what it is called? Does anybody know of good digital camera that has a short wait time in between taking pictures (or a site that compares them)?

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The time between pressing the button half way and the shot is "lag time". All cameras have that.

What you need to speed up between shots is a faster card. If you're using the card that came with the camera it's probably pretty much standard speed. If you buy a faster card you'll find that time diminished.

What is a good site to get digital camera comparison reviews free?

Seven

With so many digital cameras out there, I don't know what to pick. How can I get a good unbiased rating of different cameras without paying for a subscription? I want to pay about $200 and I want as many megapixils as I can get plus a good zoom, some macro capacity as well as some wide angle and not too too heavy and that won't break down too easily, A good buy for my money. A lot to ask?

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While most of the cameras out there are really good, I would choose Canon over Nikon because it seems like more camera for the money. Some would say Canon withholds their best technology for high end cameras and Nikon implements their best at all levels. Before you decide, read all the text and links in the information below because it will help you know what to look for in a camera.

There is no one particular place to get great buys, but you may see something below that really helps you find the best buy. Click on the first link in the information below for an example then search for your camera of choice at the upper left. Camera prices at this link change often.

Just saw this camera at Best Buy and think it is a great camera and a best buy. It has an optical viewfinder, image stabilizer, auto focus, and uses NiMH rechargeable batteries. Read as much of the following as you can for other information and help with choosing a camera.
Canon A590IS $129.99 at Staples yesterday.
http://bountii.com/deal-1523871-canon-powershot-8-0-megapixel.html ...

There are so many cameras out there it is difficult to say which is best, but digital is definitely the way to go. The second source link will be very helpful as it list most of the cameras out there with prices. The following information should help you know what to look for in a camera.

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.

In new cameras, look for optical viewfinders (LCD invisible in bright sun) and check battery prices. High mega pixel settings take longer to process and may not be needed unless required for very large pictures or enlarging small parts of big pictures. Maximum print size for a 3 mega pixel setting is 8 x 10 inches. Click links below for more details.
http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=398&pq-locale=en_US&_requestid=2039 ...
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/mpmyth.htm ...

Lots of great camera tips in these two links. http://www.danscamera.com/Learning/going_digital/#resolution ...
http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=38/10468/6368/333&pq-locale=en_US ...

Check this more for the money camera. FUJIFILM - FinePix 10.0-Megapixel Digital.
Life time Warranty (Parts & Labor).

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. You may be able to find it on the Internet for a lower price.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8879234&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat152400050001&id=1212192673855 ...
http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=3514&review=fuji+finepix+s1000 ...

This could be the best slim line camera with a viewfinder. It's PINK!
http://shopping.yahoo.com/p:Sony%20Cyber-shot%20DSC-W150%2FR%20Digital%20Camera:1995337750;_ylc=X3oDMTB0bjZzaWNuBF9TAzk2NjMyOTA3BHNlYwNmZWVkBHNsawNlbGVj ...
http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=3462&review=sony+cybershot+w150 ...

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 7 x 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. Just learned that my camera has red-eye prevention and correction. It also has adaptive lighting. You may be able to view owners manuals at this link, but will need to Login. 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.

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which camera ? (for indians )?

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sanam

plz suggest me which Digital camera is best for professional photography ?
tell me these things -
company -
MP -
Price -
where i have to buy in delhi (if possible ) -
thanx for details :)
i was ask Q with wrong way . but u solve ma problem i will go with D5000 . ( i was said cause i wasn't want to buy those 5 , 8 MP like cameras .

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doesn't matter if you are Indian or not all cameras are made for all different people.

Canon and Nikon both do very well in professional photography.
I own a Canon 50D which is semi pro and it does a very good Job.

MP is not a major thing. unless you need to print a giant poster like the size of your door or bigger than that. 10MP and up is good enough. point and shot camera 6MP and up is perfect.

my Canon 50D just the body itself cost bout $1000 to $1200 U.S. dollar has 15MP, and it is Semi Pro. if you want a Pro, 5D or 1D will do so. 5D has 21MP is about $2700 and 1D mark iii with 21MPis about $8000 body itself. those are the high-end cameras.

Nikon cost about the same like the D300 semi pro close to high end $1300 and D3 is about $3700 and D3x is about $8000.

Prices for a Professional camera would be somewhere around $3000 to $8000 dollar.

Note: Good Lenses is very important. a $8000 without a good lens, the pics will come out like a normal point and shot cameras.

and sorry I'm not from Delhi so i don't know, try some online store usually cheaper.

Good luck.

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what is the latest model of canon digital camera and what is diffrences between these ?

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shrestharj

i have bought cannos sd 630 . But i know there is latest model of canon digital camera in the market . So i want to know what can i do with my cannos sd 630 and what can't i do ?

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The Canon SD 630 is a very good compact camera.
I don't think you should worry about the other models for now. I would wait till next year to see what is coming out.
They are...
SD800 IS, 7.1 MP, 3.7x optical
SD900, 10MP, 3x optical
A630, 8MP, 4x optical but larger in size
The two SD models just have more megapixels and the newer processor.
And the SD630 has the same excellent movie mode...and has a large 3.0" LCD.
Just make sure you use a fast SD card.

I have a question about different digital camera models?

Courtney C

I am looking to buy a Canon digital camera. I realize that there are many different models. I was wondering if the later models, or the ones with higher numbers (ex. SD1000 & SD850) are better than the others. Also, I am looking for very good image quality, reletivley small sized,at least 7 mega
pixels, and the option to enlarge pictures without them losing their quality. Which Canon model do you think I would be best off buying?

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There is no definite rule for determining quality or features, especially from a company that makes so many models. The best thing to do is compare reviews of the models that have a feature set you are interested in. To see a fairly objective review of different camera models try some of the on line web sites.

I like Steve's Digicams because there are reviews of many cameras, it is pretty open minded (fair) and has a very consistent testing method. Each review is divided into sections and has one called Steve's Conclusion that summarizes the good & bad features of the camera.

The site is also very well organized so you can find cameras by mfg., no of MP or when it was reviewed and there are many links to additional information.

Hope this helps. Good luck!

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