Replacement camera for Canon G9?

maortega15

What would be the following best replacement camera overall in your opinion for the Canon G9?
Thanks

-Sony Cybershot W370
-Nikon Coolpix S8000
-Sony Cybershot H55
-Canon Powershot SX210 IS

Also, I prefer quality and durability over price. And if I did not mention a camera here with better specs, please add them. Thanks again. Cheers

Answer
Well those are all good cameras

I would recomend as well

Canon G10 and G11
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Canon/12516415?sourceid=1500000000000003142050&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=12516415

Canon S90
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-Digital-Optical-Stabilized/dp/B002LITT42

Panasonic Lumix ZS3
http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMC-ZS3-Digital-Stabilized-Black/dp/B001QFZMCO

Fuji Fine Pix F80exr
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/673586-REG/Fujifilm_16000480_F80EXR_12_MP_Digital.html

Canon G9 or which digital camera?

Susan P

Answer
If you're not wanting an SLR camera the G9 is a great camera, offering full manual controls, hot-shoe, 6X optical zoom and great lens quality.

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which of these lenses should i buy for my canon 60D camera?say at least 2 lenses?

Q. I am a photographer and i like taking portraits and landscape shots so which of these canon lenses fits me best 18-200mmIS ,50mm,18-55mmIS,55-250mm and thanks ..

Answer
Being a photographer you will have to assess your needs and go from there. The 18-55 lens (often included in a camera package) is decent for general purpose needs, but given your limited selection the other two lenses would provide the most versatility.

You could start with the 18-200mm and see if it suits your needs well enough and add another lens later if necessary. Some photogs may prefer to have one decent zoom lens in their bag and use "Prime" lenses for their other needs; these fixed-focal length lenses will often out-perform the zoom types.

Best lens to buy for Canon t3i?

Q. So I want to buy the Canon t3i (with the basic lens) but I also want to buy a lens that will be great for PORTRAITS (taking pictures of people) that will be amazing at blurring the background completely and have great, sharp focus on the face or person.

The lens that comes with the Canon t3i is a 18-55mm, f/3.5-5.6

Would a lens like that be good for completely blurring backgrounds with the person in clear picture do the job just fine? Or is there another one not OUTRAGEOUSLY expensive that would be even more amazing? If so, which one and how much is it?

I don't like telephoto lenses though...

Thanks :)

Answer
Buy the camera with the kit lens.

Then buy the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 - it's mega cheap but excellent value for money - and it will be perfect for portraits using your camera.

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-8-Camera-Lens/dp/B00007E7JU

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Video camera, externail audio help?

Q. I have this video camera and I don't see were to plug in a external microphone for better audio. Does my camera even have an externail mike input?

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/digital_cameras/powershot_sx40_hs

My camera has an HDMI input, A/V OUT DIGITAL input.
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/digital_cameras/powershot_sx40_hs

Answer
So what it does not have a MIC jack. Just get yourself a Digital Audio Recorder (DAR) and record you Audio with this separate device, then transfer both Audio and Video to a Hard Drive in your Computer and open a Video Editing Program, put both files on the Timeline and make your Video.

Your DAR can range from something like H4N, small portable recorder, to a cell phone that has recording function available or a laptop, running Audacity, an audio editing and recording program that is a free download.

Of course there will Synchronization issues doing this, but watch this and you will get an issue of what you need to when shooting your Video to make things easier when editing the video - http://youtu.be/5aeuy6MrbHY

If your using a Video Editing Program that does not show your Audio like that, upgrade - http://asimplelife.ca/nle.html

How come the videos I take on my digital camera don't work in Windows Movie Maker?

Q. It only lets me put it into the audio/music timeline. I want the video! My old camera didn't have this problem. How do I fix it!?

Answer
what's the format of the video? my camera, canon ixus 100 is, makes mov videos, so i'd convert it to avi first (or any other formats that windows movie maker support). to convert, i use any video converter (http://www.any-video-converter.com/products/for_video_free/).

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Canon camera questions?

Q. Would that Canon EOS Rebel T4i Be considered a point and shoot camera? If so why? If not, what is considered a point and shoot camera?

Answer
It's no where near being P&S it's a DSLR

The Lens on a DSLR can be changed where the Lens on a P&S can't.
So that means that the T4I IS a DSLR

According to definition to Wikipedia on what a DSLR would be
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_single-lens_reflex_camera

According to definition to Wikipedia on what a Point and Shoot would be
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point-and-shoot_camera

Can a digital camera lens be used on a film camera?

Q. I have a canon 50D and im thinking about purchasing a film camera for school. The lens on my canon is the standard one that came with it. Im thinking about buying a film canon SLR and just wanted to know if the lens from my 50D would work with any. And if it only works with particularly SLR's which ones.
Also if anyone has any recommendations on what film camera to get that would help too.

Answer
The lens that came with your Canon 50D is most likely an EF-S lens which means it cannot be used on a Canon AF 35mm film camera or Canon full-frame DSLR like the 5D or 1D. A Canon EF lens can be used on any Canon AF 35mm film camera or cropped sensor Canon DSLR or Canon full-frame DSLR.

Here is a listing of the Canon EOS Rebel AF 35mm film cameras from March of 1987 through Sept. of 2004: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_EOS

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I bought two Digital Cameras :)?

Q. hey guys how u all doing ... i finally bought two digi cams on boxing day in morning lol...it was so cold (had to get in line) anyways so i looked in flyers and came across this Canon Power SD850 IS at bestbuy for $269.99 here:
http://link-protector.com/375115/

and then the other camera i bought is Olympus FE-270 from London Drugs for $99.72 to gift someone
http://i4.tinypic.com/7yqxjrt.jpg

now u guys tell me i got a good deal or not??....and none of them came wid memory cards so i bought them separtely...and one question i have like the canon camera that i bought uses Rechargeable Lithium Battery Pack NB-5L and i got a charger wid that tooo.... now ill definitely get the additional battery so if i travel and i dont have to worry about running out charging ....but my question is would this battery charger that i got with this camera would work in countries like pakistan ?? or india?? cuz the plug is different right and volts??... so wht can i do if i take it to pakistan ?? thats my big worry and also same wid the camcorder i have ?

btw guys I opened a thread before buying the cam here:

http://link-protector.com/375114/


I hope someone replies thanks
hey guys heres the proper first link : http://i19.tinypic.com/72llz7t.jpg

Answer
First of all for the price that you purchased your powershot sd 850 for the price that you could have got the best canon camera out there which is the canon powershot s3 is or the canon powershot s5 is. So no the sd850 was not a good deal see if you can return it and go online to buy an S3 is.

the fe-270 was a good deal

out of sony,nikon and canon,which is the best for a digicam?

v j

i want answers frm amateur n professional photographers frm india preferably.if there s a better company please tell me. i'm more interested in the quality of pics and durability rather than a stylish digicam.

Answer
Since you are looking for quality of pictures, I will point you towards the SLR's. They are head and shoulders above the point and shoot cameras for quality of pictures. In the pronsumer-level market, I favor the Nikon D80.

The February 2007 issue of Popular Photography has an article where they compared the top 10 MP DSLR's. I took the scores and ranked the cameras similar to the way Formula 1 gives championship points. I just gave 5 for 1st place down to 1 for last place, splitting the difference when cameras tied in their catagories.

They evaluated Image Quality (giving this twice as much weight as anything else), Ease of Use, Control, and System Flexibility.

The final order and my scores are:

Nikon D80 - 17.5 points
- BEST in Image Quality, Control and System Flexibility
Canon Rebel XTi (400D) - 13.5 points
- Tied for best in System Flexibility
Pentax K10D - 11 points
- Tied for best in Ease of Use
Samsung GX10 - 11 points
- Tied for best in Ease of Use
Sony Alpha 100 - 7 points
- LAST in Image Quality, Ease of Use and System Flexibility."

Then again, this is the same magazine that put the Sony Alpha 100 dead last in this comparison named it the camera of the year in the previous issue! (In a follow-up to this seeming error, Pop Photo published the explanation that only the D80 and the Sony had been tested by the end-of-year deadline for choosing the Camera of the Year. Sony won on the strength of low price and built-in image stabilization. The other 3 that beat Sony in shoot-out were not tested until after the Camera of the Year was selected, because they were not yet available.)

Go to the original question and read the responses for more opinions.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AiG00eHyd0oq5b.X7J.jiULzy6IX?qid=20070113133139AAHWJY0

If you want to get the "best" for the real world, consider the Nikon D200 or Canon 30D if you can afford it. For about $300-500 less, look at the results of the recent PopPhoto test and choose from that list according to your taste.

Personally, I use a Nikon D200 and would recommend it without hesitation to someone who has some knowledge of photography. For someone who wants the "best," but is starting with somewhat of an "entry level" knowledge base, I'd suggest the Nikon D80.

There are people out there who will state their preference for the Canon cameras and I will not argue with them. The Canon 30D and 400D are excellent cameras as well.

You would have to visit a camera store or camera department and pick them up and see what you think.

This review is now available online at:

http://www.popphoto.com/cameras/3569/10mp-dslr-shootout.html

Here's another reference from outside the photographic press. Consumer reports compared the Nikon D80, Canon Rebel XTi and Sony Alpha. Personally, I'd say that the Nikon came out on top here, also. It beats the Sony in "noise-free ISO" with an acceptable rating at ISO 1600 (kind of optimistic, I think...) compared to the Sony's ISO 400. It beats the Canon (in my opinion) by having a spot meter that the Canon does not offer.

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/electronics-computers/news-electronics-computers/november-2006/shootout-10-megapixel-digital-slr-cameras-11-06/overview/0611_digital-slr-shoot-out.htm

Here's another comparison of interest:

http://www.digitalcamerainfo.com/content/Canon-Rebel-XTi-vs-Nikon-D80-vs-Sony-Alpha-A100-Head-to-Head-to-Head-Digital-Camera-Review-.htm
[Note the navigation menu near the top of the review]

The next thing to consider is what lens to start with and where you go from there. If you are new to this, I'd say to just get the "kit" lens, which seems to be the 18-135 lens for the D80, and get started. Once you know where you really want to go with your photography, Nikon has an almost unlimited family of lenses to choose from.

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digital camera!!?

Q. i'm looking to buy a digital camera but im not really sure where the best place to get one is, some places like best buy, sears maybe? and also i was told to buy a camera that has more than 6 megapixels and to buy a brand name, any ideas?

Answer
Look for a camera with a 1) minimum 5 megapixels (mp), this is very good for most users. 2) 4x optical zoom is good, don't worry too much about digital zoom. 3) Best to stick with regular (or rechargeable) AA batteries. Lithium battery are good, but not easy to find if you're on vacation and need batteries at a convienence store or can recharge quickly. 4) I see that many digital cameras are doing away with the optical viewfinder (the old fashioned way of looking through the viewfinder to take a picture), and strickly having just the LCD screen to compose a shot to take. I, personally still like the optical viewfinder to really focus on a particular subject, or use on a really sunny day where it's hard to see your subject(s) on the screen, or just to save battery power on my camera. These are just a few things to consider for your first camera. Here's what I have...

I LOVE my Canon PowerShot A620. It's a 7.1 mp camera which takes awesome still shots, and just as awesome video. Great for home and everyday use. Easy to take on vacations and you can take some really artistic/creative photos too. A great all-around camera. My 35mm cameras are Canon too, and I still love and use it. .

I had a Sony, and I gave that to my daughter, and purchased the Canon PowerShot A610 for my teenage son. The Canon A610 is exactly like my A620, but is a 5 mp digital camera. They both take GREAT pictures, but my favorite thing about the camera, is the vari-angle LCD screen. You can even hook it up to your tv and see your pictures/video on whatever size screen you have. It's pretty neat on the big screens! (The necessary cords come with it). It is very easy to use, and a camera you can grow with. http://www.usa.canon.com
Go to 'products' to 'consumer products' to lead you to the cameras.

Our A610/A620 has a setting, call "kids&pets". Typically you use these on the subjects that usually has a hard time keeping still. But I also use this setting when taking pictures of my soccer team during game play. I've also taken pictures of my kids, nieces and nephews jumping in the air, a la cheerleader jumps, with great results. Lag time is very, very, very minimal. (e.g. delay from pressing button to actual camera capturing the shot). This is just one of the many settings the camera has to offer and you can also manually set and program your own settings.

For ease of point and shoot, just choose the setting in which you're taking pictures of, (i.e. indoor, outdoor, nighttime, portrait, fireworks, snow, beach, and 'auto' [automatic]), and it'll adjust accordingly the proper exposure/settings. And it even has an 'underwater' mode to use, but that's if you purchase the special housing for the camera. (I don't have the housing. I'll wait to save up or find it for very inexpensive). If you get more experience or for the experienced, you can manually choose exposure and settings like the old 35 mm.

I'm a bargain hunter. I purchased both NEW Canon this late spring 2006 on line. My son's was under $200 and mine was $204. Just Google (or Froogle) or Yahoo! Search any Canon model, and then see which merchant has the best price with those low price websites and order on-line. The price is waaaay better than going physically to the stores. If you need it right away, just upgrade the shipping. It's still cheaper than buying at the stores. No matter what model camera you're searching for, better prices are on-line.

I don't know if you'll find this model (A610) at the stores. They have newer models, the A630 (8mp) and the A640 (10mp), they boast more mega-pixels and ISO settings. But 5mp, more than suffices for most users. What I did was physically touched and feel the camera at the store, then go on-line to purchase. But if you prefer to purchase at the stores, some good places are Best Buy, Wal Mart and Target. Suprisingly enough, they have good selection at Wal-Mart and Target.

Here is the link if you'd like to check out the specs on these models and other Canon cameras: http://www.usa.canon.com
and go to 'products' to 'consumer products' to lead you to the cameras. It tells you what the camera has and what it looks like up close.

While you're searching on-line, you'll also find many reviews on these cameras. All with many positives things to say about the camer and you can also find information on these cameras in Yahoo! Tech http://tech.yahoo.com/rc/digital-cameras...

Hope this helps in your hunt for a digital camera!

Digital Camera?

Q. i am looking for a digital camera to get that is small, takes good quality pictures, and will last awhile. also that is good for fast shot and gets steady picturs...i dont know which brand to get or which camera to get...any suggestions or ideas for a camera that would be good

Answer
Look for a camera with a 1) minimum 5 megapixels (mp), this is very good for most users. 2) 4x optical zoom is good, don't worry too much about digital zoom. 3) Best to stick with regular (or rechargeable) AA batteries. Lithium battery are good, but not easy to find if you're on vacation and need batteries at a convienence store or can recharge quickly. 4) I see that many digital cameras are doing away with the optical viewfinder (the old fashioned way of looking through the viewfinder to take a picture), and strickly having just the LCD screen to compose a shot to take. I, personally still like the optical viewfinder to really focus on a particular subject, or use on a really sunny day where it's hard to see your subject(s) on the screen, or just to save battery power on my camera. These are just a few things to consider for your first camera. Here's what I have...

I LOVE my Canon PowerShot A620. It's a 7.1 mp camera which takes awesome still shots, and just as awesome video. Great for home and everyday use. Easy to take on vacations and you can take some really artistic/creative photos too. A great all-around camera. My 35mm cameras are Canon too, and I still love and use it. .

I had a Sony, and I gave that to my daughter, and purchased the Canon PowerShot A610 for my teenage son. The Canon A610 is exactly like my A620, but is a 5 mp digital camera. They both take GREAT pictures, but my favorite thing about the camera, is the vari-angle LCD screen. You can even hook it up to your tv and see your pictures/video on whatever size screen you have. It's pretty neat on the big screens! (The necessary cords come with it). It is very easy to use, and a camera you can grow with. http://www.usa.canon.com
Go to 'products' to 'consumer products' to lead you to the cameras.

Our A610/A620 has a setting, call "kids&pets". Typically you use these on the subjects that usually has a hard time keeping still. But I also use this setting when taking pictures of my soccer team during game play. I've also taken pictures of my kids, nieces and nephews jumping in the air, a la cheerleader jumps, with great results. Lag time is very, very, very minimal. (e.g. delay from pressing button to actual camera capturing the shot). This is just one of the many settings the camera has to offer and you can also manually set and program your own settings.

For ease of point and shoot, just choose the setting in which you're taking pictures of, (i.e. indoor, outdoor, nighttime, portrait, fireworks, snow, beach, and 'auto' [automatic]), and it'll adjust accordingly the proper exposure/settings. And it even has an 'underwater' mode to use, but that's if you purchase the special housing for the camera. (I don't have the housing. I'll wait to save up or find it for very inexpensive). If you get more experience or for the experienced, you can manually choose exposure and settings like the old 35 mm.

I'm a bargain hunter. I purchased both NEW Canon this late spring 2006 on line. My son's was under $200 and mine was $204. Just Google (or Froogle) or Yahoo! Search any Canon model, and then see which merchant has the best price with those low price websites and order on-line. The price is waaaay better than going physically to the stores. If you need it right away, just upgrade the shipping. It's still cheaper than buying at the stores. No matter what model camera you're searching for, better prices are on-line.

I don't know if you'll find this model (A610) at the stores. They have newer models, the A630 (8mp) and the A640 (10mp), they boast more mega-pixels and ISO settings. But 5mp, more than suffices for most users. What I did was physically touched and feel the camera at the store, then go on-line to purchase. But if you prefer to purchase at the stores, some good places are Best Buy, Wal Mart and Target. Suprisingly enough, they have good selection at Wal-Mart and Target.

Here is the link if you'd like to check out the specs on these models and other Canon cameras: http://www.usa.canon.com
and go to 'products' to 'consumer products' to lead you to the cameras. It tells you what the camera has and what it looks like up close.

While you're searching on-line, you'll also find many reviews on these cameras. All with many positives things to say about the camer and you can also find information on these cameras in Yahoo! Tech http://tech.yahoo.com/rc/digital-cameras...

Hope this helps in your hunt for a digital camera!

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Canon - PowerShot 10.0-Megapixel Digital ELPH Camera Question?

Q. How is this camera?? I heard that it takes great pictures but I want to make sure becuase the one I have now isnt very clear and detailed pictures..

Also, can you change certain settings right directly on the camera such as black & white, sepia, etc?

Answer
Sorry to tell you this, but generally speaking it is rarely the camera that is to blame for bad images.

You can put a fantastic professional camera in the wrong hands, and it will take lousy photos. A good photographer can coax great photos out of even the simplest cameras.

If you borrow a few books on photography and watch a bunch of tutorials, you will learn a lot.
With some knowledge, you WILL take much better photos and you will learn to overcome (or at least realize) whatever limitations your camera has.

Then there is the issue of using special effects in camera.... the short answer is:

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.

What is a good digital camera to buy?

Q. In the market for a new digital (compact) camera and I want one that's going to be worth the purchase. Any suggestions would be appreciated :)

Answer
I would consider Canon G12 10MP Digital Camera

* 10.0-megapixel sensor and the DIGIC 4 Image Processor combine to create Canon's HS SYSTEM for improved low light performance
*Shoot 720p HD video in stereo sound; HDMI output
*Canon's Hybrid IS compensates for angular and shift camera shake during close-up shooting
*5x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer; 28mm wide-angle lens; optical viewfinder
*Capture images and video to SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card (not included)

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canon digital cameras?

Q. hey i've been looking to find a new digital camera. i love taking pictures of things whether it's my friends and me or flowers. i want something w/ nice zoom and that makes good quality pics. i also would like a canon camera...i think they're really good. can anyone tell me a nice canon digital camera that isn't too much money? i mean something below like 400...300 would be my highest probably! i like slim and small so that it fits in my purse and i also said that i like nice zoom...any ideas? thnx :-)
ya well i just want something that has better zoom than the crappy sony one i have now! i'd be happy w/ 4 or 5x zoom it doesn't have to be like 10x or whatever! i need better zoom because i take closeup photos of flowers and other things like that...i think i'm pretty good
but the sony makes the pics come out all fuzzy and everything...my dad's works much better
plus i'm going to france w/ my school in two years when i'm in tenth grade so i'd want something small and not too big so i can put it in a little purse or something

Answer
I LOVE my Canon PowerShot A620. It's a 7.1 mp camera which takes awesome still shots, and just as awesome video. Great for vacation and home use. A great all-around camera.

I had a Sony, and I gave that to my daughter, and purchase the Canon PowerShot A610 for my teenage son. The Canon A610 is exactly like my A620, but is a 5 mp digital camera. They both take GREAT pictures, but my favorite thing about the camera, is the vari-angle LCD screen. It is very easy to use, and a camera you can grow with.

I'm a bargain hunter. I purchased both NEW Canon this past late spring. My son's was under $200 and mine was $204. Just Google or Yahoo! Search for Canon A620, then for the merchant with the best price, and order on-line. The price is waaaay better than going physically to the stores. If you need it right away, just upgrade the shipping. It's still cheaper than buying at the stores. No matter what model camera you're searching for, better prices are on-line.

One of my favorite settings our A610/A620 has is,called "kids&pets". Typically you use these on the subjects that usually has a hard time keeping still. But I also use this setting when taking pictures of my soccer team during game play. I've also taken pictures of my kids, nieces and nephews jumping in the air, a la cheerleader jumps, with great results. Lag time is very, very, very minimal. (i.e. delay from pressing button to actual camera capturing the shot).

I don't know if you'll find these models at the stores. They have newer models, the A630 (8mp) and the A640 (10mp), they boast more mega-pixels. But 5mp, more than suffices for most users. What I did was physically touched and feel the camera at the store, then go on-line to purchase.

Here is the link if you'd like to check out the specs on these Canon cameras: http://www.usa.canon.com
and go to 'products' to 'consumer products' to lead you to the cameras. Check out the zoom on this and other Canon models.

While you're searching on-line, you'll also find many reviews on these cameras. All raving about the camera. You'll also find information on these cameras in Yahoo! Tech.

Hope this helps.

Digital Cameras?

kristin22

Hello, I am looking into buying my first digital camera, I have a Canon EOS Rebel (film) camera, but I'm looking to get into digital also. I would like to get some feedback on which brands have proven to be better (Canon, Kodak, Sony, Fuji)and what the Megapixels, Really means. I appreciate any othe tips also!! Thank-you!!
I am looking to spend under $200 for now on a digital camera.

Answer
I'll give you several cameras at your price range and just pick what you want, I personally would pick the Canon A550 for it's features and Canon's consistent great quality in digital cameras.

Megapixel is the resolution of the camera so basically it depends of what kind of user you are and how big do you print your pictures. Also another example is if you crop a lot, then it's better for you to get a higher megapixel camera so that the "small portion" that will remain after the cropping is done will still be in good quality.

But remember one thing megapixel doesn't make the camera it's a combination of a lot of things like sensor quality, lens, shutter lag, frame rate, etc. So you might buy a 150$ 8 megapixel entry level camera, so don't expect to to be as good as a Canon Digital SLR Rebet XT (which is also 8 megapixels) which has far more superior features and sensor quality.

Nikon Coolpix 7600

http://reviews.cnet.com/Nikon_Coolpix_7600/4505-6501_7-31322217.html?tag=pdtl-list&ar=o

Canon PowerShot A550

http://reviews.cnet.com/Canon_PowerShot_A550_digital_camera/4505-6501_7-32314543.html?tag=pdtl-list

HP Photosmart R817

http://reviews.cnet.com/HP_Photosmart_R817/4505-6501_7-31411745.html?tag=pdtl-list

Enjoy :P

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Replacement camera for Canon G9?

maortega15

What would be the following best replacement camera overall in your opinion for the Canon G9?
Thanks

-Sony Cybershot W370
-Nikon Coolpix S8000
-Sony Cybershot H55
-Canon Powershot SX210 IS

Also, I prefer quality and durability over price. And if I did not mention a camera here with better specs, please add them. Thanks again. Cheers

Answer
Well those are all good cameras

I would recomend as well

Canon G10 and G11
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Canon/12516415?sourceid=1500000000000003142050&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=12516415

Canon S90
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-Digital-Optical-Stabilized/dp/B002LITT42

Panasonic Lumix ZS3
http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMC-ZS3-Digital-Stabilized-Black/dp/B001QFZMCO

Fuji Fine Pix F80exr
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/673586-REG/Fujifilm_16000480_F80EXR_12_MP_Digital.html

Canon G9 or which digital camera?

Susan P

Answer
If you're not wanting an SLR camera the G9 is a great camera, offering full manual controls, hot-shoe, 6X optical zoom and great lens quality.

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Why is a compact digital camera not so good in low light conditions?

question a

It's been said that compact digitals don't give such good results as DSLRs in low light conditions. What is the reason for this? Is it really a failure of the camera or more a failing in technique. It is true that most budget compact digital cameras don't allow for manual control over ISO.. but using a high ISO setting can cause problems in picture quality due to noise. But on a basic compact I can set the camera on a tripod with a slower shutter speed and normal ISO. This should give almost as good results as a DSLR? All other conditions being equal? Or is there something intrinsic to the DSLR (other than the ability to control the ISO) that makes it better suited for low light photography?

Answer
Point and shoots have much smaller sensors than DSLRs (Digital SLR). They're made smaller so that the actual P&S cameras could be made much smaller. Smaller sensors mean smaller individual photo-lenses, and that means they collect less light than bigger ones. Less light means more amplification is needed. More amplification means more noise.

This problem is pixel density.

Let's take a 10 megapixel point and shoot.

The average P&S has a 1 1/6" image sensor. 1 1/6" sensors are approximately 7.5 mm x 5.5 mm. That means the sensor has roughly 41.25 square millimeters in which to fit small photo-lenses. When you try to stick 10 million pixels into an area of 41.25 mm^2 you end up with a pixel density of approximately 242,500 individual pixels per square millimeter of sensor area.

Compare this with a popular DSLR sensor format. The Canon 40D has an APS-C sized sensor with 10.1 megapixels. Its sensor is 22.2 mm x 14.8 mm, which makes 328.56 mm^2. This gives this camera a pixel density of just 30,438 pixels per square millimeter.

So, imagine how having eight times the pixel density in the point and shoot affects its image quality.

The pixel density argument also leads to the fact that in order to fit all of those pixels into that small of a space, camera manufacturers have to make the actual photo-lenses smaller. This is what leads to noise problems.

The smaller the photo-lenses, the less light they can collect. This leads to the camera having to significantly amplify the signals coming from the sensor.

We all know what happens when you have an over-amplified guitar right? That's what creates distortion. Now, in music it can be very desirable, but not in photography.

Another thing that comes with point and shoot cameras is the lack of bokeh. With a P&S you won't be able to get that great blurry background that we all love.

So, in my mind, that's the main disadvantage of point and shoots.

If you're a visual learner like me, this should help.

These are from http://imaging-resource.com/

10 megapixel Canon 40D
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/E40D/FULLRES/E40DINI0100.HTM

10 megapixel Canon SD900 P&S
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/SD900/FULLRES/SD900INI0080.HTM

Open both pictures (they're the same scene) and move the windows to where you can see the top left corner of both pictures at the same time.

You'll see the degradation of the P&S image when compared to the DSLR.

Hope this helps!

What is the best compact digital camera for low light situations?

Q. Looking for the best compact (non-SLR) digital camera for shooting in low light without a flash. Needs to have a street price of less than $500. I've seen the Lumix DMC-LX5 which has an f2.0 lens. Is there anything comparable to this or better on the market? Thanks.

Answer
I would suggest the Canon S95. f/2 lens, pocketable, very good image quality, and it costs about $450-$470.

http://usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/digital_cameras/powershot_s95

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need to compare panasonic lumix TZ5 with canon SD790 digital camera, Lumix has HD video and canon does not hav

Nita J

Answer
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 Black
9 megapixel
10x optical zoom
4x digital zoom
USB, Internal
MultiMedia Card
Secure Digital
SDHC
258.54 gram
3 inch LCD review screen
£184.99
http://www.pricerunner.co.uk/pi/29-1067823/Digital-Cameras/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TZ5-Black-Product-Info

Here's some expert reviews:
http://www.pricerunner.co.uk/pe/29-1067823/Digital-Cameras/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TZ5-Black-Expert-Reviews

Canon SD790
http://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/compacts/sd790.htm
I think the canon is best. It has more and it's cheaper.


Hope it helps!

Best digital camera with HD video (read more)?

I've been researching digital cameras for a while now, but I can't seem to find the information I want. First of all, I'm looking for a digital camera that shoots good pics and has many features. Secondly, it must be able to have good video capabilities, preferably HD video. Thirdly, I would like to know what memory card to buy in order for me to be able to record a minimum of two hours of video.
I need the camera to be under $300. And I want to be able to zoom in while taking a video.
I don't know if that's too much to hope for, but I would really appreciate it if you could send me links.
Additionally, I'm also willing to buy a camcorder of there is one that also takes good photos.
Thanks so much! I really appreciate it.

Answer
you can consider Canon PowerShot SD1400IS 14.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-Inch LCD
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=sr_nr_scat_330405011_ln?rh=n%3A330405011%2Ck%3Acanon+sd1400&tag=bestdeals-y-20&keywords=canon+sd1400&ie=UTF8&qid=1278783486&scn=330405011&h=7a068c9e401014cd559afdfa70c6eb416b206245

Nikon Coolpix S8000 14.2 MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=sr_nr_i_0?rh=i%3Aelectronics%2Ck%3Anikon+s8000&tag=bestdeals-y-20&keywords=nikon+s8000&ie=UTF8&qid=1276069734

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00395WIXA?ie=UTF8&tag=bestdeals-y-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00395WIXA

Canon PowerShot SX210IS 14.1 MP Digital Camera with 14x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dphoto&tag=bestdeals-y-20&field-keywords=canon+sx210&x=0&y=0

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best lighting for self portrait with canon digital camera?

LuvlyBee

okay, so i have to do this self portrait for photo class and i need help doing it
my biggest problem is the lighting. my teacher really didn't teach us anything about how to arrange light, nothing! i know there are different types of lighting: Rembrandt, Broad, Butterfly, etc, but i can't seem to do them right. every time i do a picture I just look weird!

which lighting is best for someone of african american descent? i's say i'm a more medium brown over dark brown.

so your help would be greatly appreciated

advice and tips in:

makeup

lighting

hair styles

smile vs no smiling

backdrop/ background

another note: i have a canon powershot sd750 digital elph, so any settings on the camera i should do that you think would help, would be greatly appreciated as well.

Answer
You probably don't have the lighting to even setup in any of the lighting diagrams anyway. So I'd just totally forget about all for now.

I'd keep it as simple as possible. If you have something like a clamp light, the kind you can get at walmart or home depot, that would be optimum. The kind you can screw in a regular style light bulb and had the metal reflector on it. A good sturdy clamp is very good to have, or someone to hold it. Get a flood bulb about 120 or 150watts. Brighter is better.

You'll need to set the timer or have a remote or have someone push the button. I think as long as you compose and light the shot, that qualifies as a self portrait in my book.

You probably should have something kinda dark in the background. Shooting it at night with a uniform, not distracting background behind you is good. Even outside works, so long as there aren't any stray lights around or in the background. Turn a little to one side or the other and point the light to the side of your face that is not facing the camera. You'll probably want it 4 or 5 feet away from you, focused on your face as much as possible. You may have to move it a little closer to make it less dispersed. You want one side of your face lit pretty well and the other side almost not at all BUT you want your other eye to show up some. You almost have to aim the light at your short side eye so that it carries across the bridge of your nose enough to light the broad side eye a little. The broad side is the side that's facing the camera. This should light pretty much just your face and maybe a little of your hair. This is all you really want lit.

Camera settings... flash defintely off. You want to set the exposure value (EV) to -1.0 to start with and put it in just a regular mode. If this isn't working well for you, you might have to try night portraits but I'm not sure if you can turn off the flash in this mode. If you can, then maybe start there. Set the ISO to 100 and take a pic or two. The picture is going to kind of dark. You want it to be but you have to have the shutter speed to support a still shot. If the shutter is slower than 1/60 sec, and the shot is pretty much just showing your face, maybe turn the ISO up a couple notches. Ideally it would be around 1/125 sec. This is where the brightness of the light factors in. You can also change the EV if its too bright to -1.3 or whatever works. This also speeds up the shutter some, so try to only change one thing at a time.

I'd keep the expression somber / serious, the makeup slightly heavier than normal OR just lipstick... not sure how your complexion is. Hair almost doesn't matter at all. You want it to be pretty much black behind you. You don't need to define too much when the majority of the portrait is dark. You can crop this how you see fit, or zoom in to take the shot. You can put yourself however you see fit in the finished picture. If you want to look isolated, make yourself small. Lots of negative space that way. If you want yourself bigger and more focal... make it look more like a headshot.

Good Luck.

digital cameras?

saphirefla

I am in the market in buying a digital camera as i will be leaving out of town for my job, and have heard that where i will be moving has many great outdoor trails, etc.
So i have been looking around and have come across many different cameras and need some help as to which ones are best. My price range is anything up to $400, is what i am willing to spend.
I have seen the Nikon P80 and it looks great, as well as the Canon G9 and others. Which cameras would be the best? What is the difference between a digital camera and a SLR camera besides the price? Which camera would be best SLR or digital camera (that would still fit in my price range)?
overall with my $400 limit what would be the best camera option for me?

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I recommend the Panasonic Lumix Camera. Here is a link, but you can find this camera at many other retailers. I like this camera because it has a lot of megapixels, a great zoom, a large display screen, and is an overall great value for the price. I own one of these camera, so I speak from experience.
http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/shop/Cameras-Camcorders/Digital-Cameras/Lumix-Digital-Cameras/model.DMC-TZ5K_11002_7000000000000005702

SLR is about optical picture. On some cameras what you see in the viewfinder is slightly different than what the camera actually takes a picture of. SLR corrects this problem. SLR can be found on both digital and film cameras, and is nothing really special. What I am saying is it is not something you should bother paying more money for.

Well, I hope I have helped you out some.

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canon digital cameras?

Q. hey i've been looking to find a new digital camera. i love taking pictures of things whether it's my friends and me or flowers. i want something w/ nice zoom and that makes good quality pics. i also would like a canon camera...i think they're really good. can anyone tell me a nice canon digital camera that isn't too much money? i mean something below like 400...300 would be my highest probably! i like slim and small so that it fits in my purse and i also said that i like nice zoom...any ideas? thnx :-)
ya well i just want something that has better zoom than the crappy sony one i have now! i'd be happy w/ 4 or 5x zoom it doesn't have to be like 10x or whatever! i need better zoom because i take closeup photos of flowers and other things like that...i think i'm pretty good
but the sony makes the pics come out all fuzzy and everything...my dad's works much better
plus i'm going to france w/ my school in two years when i'm in tenth grade so i'd want something small and not too big so i can put it in a little purse or something

Answer
I LOVE my Canon PowerShot A620. It's a 7.1 mp camera which takes awesome still shots, and just as awesome video. Great for vacation and home use. A great all-around camera.

I had a Sony, and I gave that to my daughter, and purchase the Canon PowerShot A610 for my teenage son. The Canon A610 is exactly like my A620, but is a 5 mp digital camera. They both take GREAT pictures, but my favorite thing about the camera, is the vari-angle LCD screen. It is very easy to use, and a camera you can grow with.

I'm a bargain hunter. I purchased both NEW Canon this past late spring. My son's was under $200 and mine was $204. Just Google or Yahoo! Search for Canon A620, then for the merchant with the best price, and order on-line. The price is waaaay better than going physically to the stores. If you need it right away, just upgrade the shipping. It's still cheaper than buying at the stores. No matter what model camera you're searching for, better prices are on-line.

One of my favorite settings our A610/A620 has is,called "kids&pets". Typically you use these on the subjects that usually has a hard time keeping still. But I also use this setting when taking pictures of my soccer team during game play. I've also taken pictures of my kids, nieces and nephews jumping in the air, a la cheerleader jumps, with great results. Lag time is very, very, very minimal. (i.e. delay from pressing button to actual camera capturing the shot).

I don't know if you'll find these models at the stores. They have newer models, the A630 (8mp) and the A640 (10mp), they boast more mega-pixels. But 5mp, more than suffices for most users. What I did was physically touched and feel the camera at the store, then go on-line to purchase.

Here is the link if you'd like to check out the specs on these Canon cameras: http://www.usa.canon.com
and go to 'products' to 'consumer products' to lead you to the cameras. Check out the zoom on this and other Canon models.

While you're searching on-line, you'll also find many reviews on these cameras. All raving about the camera. You'll also find information on these cameras in Yahoo! Tech.

Hope this helps.

Canon digital camera record videos ?

Q. i am planning to get a new camera and i really wanted a canon camera, and i am not sure if it can record video, don't tell me to get a different brand or tell me to get a camcord because i want a camera that can record video and take pictures :) , Reply As soon as Possible Thanks :D and if you are wondering which digital camera click on the link below :)

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=145&modelid=19910

Answer
Are you unable to actually read the listing you linked to, where it says that this Canon, just like every other Canon, takes Motion JPEG (Quicktime) movies? It even lists how much storage is required, and the various resolutions you can record with.

Seriously, if you can't find this out without assistance, how do you expect to actually figure out how to use the camera?

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digital photography camera?

meow

hi can anyone tell me whats a good brand for a digital photography camera something thats like $300 to $400 thanks

Answer
While there are good and bad brands, generally with digital cameras the differences in quality are very slight and are often something the average amateur wonât notice.

What is far more crucial is how the camera operates and what you intend to use it for. At the price range youâre taking about youâre looking at a point and shoot camera. These come in three varieties in addition to many different sizes.

There are the true point and shoot cameras where you simply point it and press the button. Those are often the least expensive and or course the simples to use. Theyâre great if you donât want to be bothered with taking pictures and youâre happy with generally average results. On the opposite end of the scale are the ones that allow you to control everything like aperture, shutter speed, exposure value, ISO etc. These tend to be rather pricy in comparison but theyâre great if youâre trying to learn photography and if youâre interested in being creative with your camera. And then there are hybrids in between these two extremes where you have some control. All of them let you point and press the button, the real question is whether thatâs all you ever want to do. So one decision you need to make is which of these flavours is right for you.

The next issue is mega pixels, the more you have the larger the prints you can produce and/or the more you can crop a picture. If you donât care about either, five or six mega pixels is plenty. If you do want to do cropping or printing large prints, consider something in the eight to twelve mega pixel range.

Then there is the lens. Most of these cameras come with a 3x zoom which is ok for general photography but not especially nice if you are interested in a larger range of subjects. Larger zooms however also cost more money which is worth it if you use them but no value at all if you donât. With the very long zooms (8x â 12x) select a camera with an image stabilizer otherwise youâll get fuzzy pictures every so often from camera shake.

These factors are generally what you should be most concerned about rather than any specific brand. However brands do play a role. First of all I would stay away from brands like Sony and Olympus both of whom use a lot of proprietary technology. Each has their own memory card for instance which consistently cost more to buy than the standard Secure Digital or Compact Flash cards. It doesnât make sense to buy into a brand that forces you to use only their products because all the money you spend will either force you to spend it again if you change brands or will force you to stay with that brand if you want to save that money.

Secondly, prefer a brand that is associated with a company that has always made cameras. Brands that come to mind are Nikon, Canon, Polaroid and Pentax for instance. These companies understand how photographers work and so they design cameras that are friendly to photographers and easier to use. Companies that do not make cameras will build a nice camera electronically and it will get you a lot of nice shots, however you will often find yourself losing shots as you screw around with the menu to establish a setting. Cameras designed for photographers make the setting process faster and simpler.

Personally for point and shoot cameras I tend to favour the Canon PowerShot brand. Canon has an incredible range of cameras in this line that gives you incredible choices as well as quality. I have a Canon PowerShot myself as my point and shoot camera. I have a G7. In the SLR realm I tend to prefer the Nikons, I have two Nikons, a D70s and a D200 but youâre a long way from considering an SLR so Iâd not worry about that for now.

Finally, the other deciding factor is how it feels in your hand. If youâre an occasional photographer perhaps thatâs not too important except that if you happen to have big fingers, a tiny credit card camera isnât going to work for you. Similarly if you plan to take a lot of pictures, how it feels becomes crucial because if the controls donât comfortably fit your hands youâre not going to like using the camera no matter how good it is. Associated with this is also the question of how you plan to carry it. I have a point and shoot because my SLR is a thirty pound knapsack which is something I canât carry in my pocket for the odd picture once in a while. So give some thought to size and also to feel.

You can find cameras within the price range that cover these considerations.

I hope this helps a little in deciding what to buy.

Cameras? ?

animalfrea

i am starting out doing photography and would like to know what camera ahould i buy that has a good lens that can provide me with good quality pictures that i can blow up with them being very blurry and my price range is around 500-600$ (for the camera and lense)

Answer
Olympus is the best value in DSLRs today. Several reviews have mentioned that Olympus offers a better value by packing more features for the same or, in most cases, less than the competition. Olympus has been praised for being easy for beginners while offering the full control and quality that professionals demand. Olympus also makes the smallest and lightest DSLRs on the market today, with the E-420 being the smallest.

Olympus offers picture quality comparable to any other manufacturer out there. It is true that the sensor, the four thirds system, is smaller than other DSLRs. It is also true that this technology was created with cooperation between Olympus and Kodak with support from Sigma, Sanyo, Panasonic, Leica, and Fuji. Itâs not just one company, its an industry standard. Olympus also designed its digital Zuicko lenses to be digital from the ground, rather than adapt film lenses for digital use. The end result is a sharp, clear, crisp image with great color quality and clarity. Since Olympus cameras come with many shooting modes and live view, itâs easier to become familiar with the camera and learn the manual controls one by one until you are ready for full manual control.

I have used many different camera brands over the past 30 years, including Nikon, Fuji, Argus, Olympus and even Sanyo among others. I choose Olympus because the cameras are lighter and offer more features than the competition in the same class. On the entry level side, the Olympus E-420 offers many advanced features other entry level cameras, such as the Nikon D40, donât have. My E-510 came with a nice 14-42mm lens that is the one of, if not the, lightest lens offered with a DSLR kit, and among the fastest to auto focus. And with the new prime 25mm lens, the E-420 has been compared in size to some compact cameras. The size and weight can become an issue when carrying a camera around all day. Look around Yahoo! Answers and you will find several people who upgraded to DSLR cameras now looking for a quality compact to use as their take along. All cite the size and weight of the DSLR as the main factor.

Since Olympus offers more for less money, youâll find it easier t get all those extras that go along with a new camera. You canât forget about the things you need such as memory cards, tripod, carry bag, extra battery, flash, etc. You donât want to find yourself short, no matter what camera you decide to buy.

When buying a DSLR camera, most come bundled with a lens in a kit. Olympus offers auto focus on all the kit lenses, with the exception being the new prime 25mm lens. Some companies offer only manual focus lenses. Itâs not a major issue. After all manual focus lenses tend to be lighter since they have no motor in them. However, many people moving to their first DSLR are looking for those little things that help them out and prefer auto focus lenses, at least to start. This is another reason Olympus is often considered a better buy, giving you more for your money.

Olympus also went with Image Stabilization (IS) in the camera body. This makes all lenses IS lenses, others such as Nikon and Canon offer IS only in additional and expensive lenses. Another feature you get along with the patented, and first, dust reduction system in DSLRs. In body IS has been proven to be as effective as the lens IS. The fact is that since Olympus uses a smaller sensor and in body IS works best with smaller sensors, it made sense to offer IS as a value added feature.

Itâs also true that any DSLR you choose will be a quality product that serves you well for years. The main differences tend to be the features offered at a given price point and personal preference. Nikon and Canon have the largest share, with Olympus being the fastest growing brand. Sigma and Leica are known for their quality and the price shows.

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Inexpensive Beginner D-SLR?

H.C

I am in high school and have enrolled in the Digital Photography course for an elective for the upcoming 2009-2010 school year. It is required that we buy our own D-SLR cameras. There are no specifications in the requirements but seeing as I am in high school, I have a low budget, preferably under $500. D you know what cameras would be suitable for me, and or where I could purchase it? Thank you so much!

Also I like taking portraits, macro pictures, and outdoor pictures...Im not sure if that was relevant but I thought it would be. =]
also i have a mac at home and pc at school so the camera must be compatible with both.

Answer
I recommend to anyone seriously contemplating the purchase of a new digital SLR camera to consider these two primary questions:
1. How much money do you have to spend???? $500.? $800.? $1,500.?
2. What level of photography do you aspire to "progress to" in the coming years ? (i.e. basic beginner, intermediate, or professional/business use).
For most beginners to intermediates I usually suggest one of these two manufacturers: Canon vs Nikon

1. Canon EOS Rebel model XSi. (Also known as the Canon 450D in Britain) The "kit" package comes with an 18-55mm zoom lens. The camera has pop-up flash, 12.2 Megapixels, and shutter speeds up to 1/4000th, 100-1,600 ISO sensitivity, 7 auto exposure Scene modes, PLUS Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority and Programmed Exposure Modes and Manual. It also has a 3 inch LCD screen, 3.5 frames continuous per second max., 9 point AF system, Live View Functioning and the ability to record photos in 3, 6 or 12 Megapixels PLUS numerous other great features found only on more expensive cameras. Wal-Mart is also selling them now for about $799. Sam's Club also has them for $729. I also think that Amazon dot com has them for around $650. Hereâs some more info about this FANTASTIC camera: http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/XSI/XSIA.HTM#

I bought one of these 6 months ago and use it as my "back up" camera. I absolutely love it. I have gotten some fantastic photos with it and cannot praise it enough. I routinely enlarge my photos to make 8x10's and 11x14 size enlargements with no noticeable distortion or loss of detail in the pictures.
Another excellent choice from Canon includes the Rebel XS (also known as the EOS 1000D) which is a 10 megapixel camera which comes with the 18-55mm lens. It sells for around $550-600. US Dollars. http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/XS/XSA.HTM

2. Nikon D-90: If you prefer to use Nikon equipment I strongly recommend the Nikon D-90 which has 12.3 Megapixels, 3 inch monitor with Live View, 200-3,200 ISO sensitivity, 11 point AF system with Face Priority, 4.5 frames per second in continuous mode, 5 advanced Scene modes for auto exposure plus Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Programmed Auto plus Manual. The D-90 sells for around $900-950. (Body ONLY. The 18-55mm lens cost an additional $150.-175.) Typically, Nikon equipment is slightly more expensive than Canon equipment, but (having owned both Nikon and Canon cameras), I have seldom noticed BETTER quality results using Nikon equipment. Hereâs some more info about this Nikon: http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/D90/D90A.HTM
Another great choice is the 10.2 megapixel Nikon D-60 kit ($649) which also comes with the 18-55mm lens. All of these Nikon's can be found at Best Buy or Amazon dot com for a very low price. To learn more about this Nikon check this site out: http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/ND60/ND60A.HTM

If you are convinced that Nikon is the way to go, but donât have as much money to spend, there are several other models to consider.You might prefer the 6.1 megapixel Nikon D-40 ($499) kit that comes with the 18-55mm lens. To learn more this Nikon camera check this site out: http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/ND40/ND40A.HTM


These selections are probably the best choices for any beginner to intermediate skill level, offering the most lenses and other accessories, dealers and places to purchase.

I strongly recommend that ALL beginners buy a good book on digital photography AND take a class or two from a Vocational school or Community Education Center in your area.
You can learn more about the technical specifications of each of these two cameras at these websites:
http://www.usa.canon.com
http://www.nikonusa.com

Good Luck

The best affordable camera..?

Q. i am looking for a camera that gives best shot of image.. im not a professional photoG, but i loooove taking pic on daily basis.. i mean, every time i'm hanging out with my friends, i take picture of my friends, foods, places that ive been...

should i go for dslr camera or compact camera..

i got my eyes on few cameras though..
1-olympus sp-800uz
2-Canon G11
3-sony as290L
4-nikon d3100..

which one is the best?
or do u have any suggestion for any other camera??
im also in love with the sony t99 compact camera..

now. help me decide.

Answer
Get a Canon SX120. It's pretty cheap, and it's the best option you can want for an affordable, everyday-use, compact camera which shoots pretty pictures. My friend has this camera, and her pictures are really nice, here's a few examples. ;) http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__LvSp59UEgU/TOucGDOcTdI/AAAAAAAAEV0/FiPGpH3YEPI/s1600/6.JPG, http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__LvSp59UEgU/TN5A6WwYMbI/AAAAAAAAERs/wlWRa9IlUeM/s1600/12.jpg,

It's a great camera ;)
PLUS it's only about $229.90. A price like that can't go wrong ;)

Here's the Canon site for it. http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/digital_cameras/powershot_sx120_is

If you're looking for a really affordably DSLR, try a Nikon D30000. You can actually get it really cheap, and the pictures are the same as about any other DSLR, amazing quality. Here's a sample photo. http://www.nikonmexico.com/en_INC/IMG/Assets/Digital-SLR/2010/25462-Nikon-D3000/Photography/25462_D3000_ER10.jpg I have a Nikon too, and here's my picture https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwaafumDlMUjRu7ksIvDLrGcsKuZsLY1H4n-N-OYuRNUGp3e3wrVP3-86S_T8ieLeJ07dyHY-7cQ2ajtWNemWEuPZSsQkz5vZmv91hyTxBTHwmE9h8vSsN7RH_sizysIpBDvnc9mtbqtc/s640/%25233.jpg ;) Have fun!
xxx

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Which Canon digital point and shoot camera should I get?

Tina

I don't want to spend over $250. I need one that takes fast pictures (less time to focus) and one that takes good pictures indoors that might not have good lighting for example in a bar or something.

Answer
I would suggest these good Canon digital point and shoot cameras :

Canon PowerShot SD1400IS : 14.1MP, 4x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom, 2.7-Inch LCD, 720p HD movie shooting, Miniature Effect and Fisheye Effect Low Light mode for dimly-lit situations
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0035FZJJ4?ie=UTF8&tag=20908-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0035FZJJ4

Canon PowerShot SD960IS :12.1MP, 4x Optical Zoom, 2.8-inch LCD, HD movie shooting capability plus HDMI output, Face Detection, Intelligent Contrast Correction
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001SER47E?ie=UTF8&tag=20908-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001SER47E

Canon PowerShot SX200IS : 12MP, 12x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer, 3.0-inch LCD screen, HD movie shooting capability plus HDMI output
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001SER45Q?ie=UTF8&tag=20908-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001SER45Q

Any suggestions please for a point and shoot digital camera?

Ashley

So I am looking for a good point and shoot digital camera. I would like to try and keep it below $200. I'm looking for something that will take clear and crisp pictures. I want the color in my pictures to POP. any suggestions would be great

Answer
try the Canon sd750 or sd850. EXCELLENT cameras and great picture quality

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How much exactly is a Canon EOS Rebel T2i in the Philippines?

Q. How much please. in pesos.

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I would consider Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18 MP CMOS APS-C Digital SLR Camera
* 18.0-megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor;
* DIGIC 4 image processor for high image quality and speed
* ISO 100-6400 (expandable to 12800) for shooting from bright to dim light;
* enhanced 63-zone, Dual-layer metering system
* Improved EOS Movie mode with manual exposure control and expanded recording 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
* Wide 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor;
* Dedicated Live View/Movie shooting button
* New compatibility with SDXC memory cards,
* Plus new menu status indicator for Eye-Fi support
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-T2i-Digital-3-0-Inch-18-55mm/dp/B0035FZJHQ/?tag=nktf-20

is it real that canon powershot a590 really can change or has removable lenses?

Richard An

i want a camera as i'm doing for at least 5 years but i'm amateur. i want something that's lense removable but don't like the ones with huge and expensive. i see this a590 has a great feature. those it has IS? plus is this a reliable seller at ebay, i am in the philippines.

http://cgi.ebay.ph/Canon-PowerShot-A590-iS-8-0-Digital-Camera-Accys-0696_W0QQitemZ160337991691QQcmdZViewItemQQptZDigital_Cameras?hash=item2554e3980b&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A833%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50



also this

http://cgi.ebay.ph/Canon-PowerShot-A590-IS-8-0-Megapixel_W0QQitemZ250433718346QQcmdZViewItemQQptZDigital_Cameras?hash=item3a4f03484a&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A833%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50


and


http://cgi.ebay.ph/Canon-PowerShot-A590IS-8MP-Digital-Camera-4x-Optical_W0QQitemZ180362595940QQcmdZViewItemQQptZDigital_Cameras?hash=item29fe72ce64&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A833%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A2%7C294%3A50


this is my first investment at ebay that is why i want a good impression to the sellers. are they repurb? used? to you think its damge? or not? help please.

Answer
The A590 IS is a budget, point & shoot camera. For a budget model, it got fairly good reviews. It's best image quality is in good outdoor light.

In regards to add-on lenses...well, you actually can use a wide or tele converter, as well as a close-up lens with the A590 IS.
HOWEVER, these are not very good and will not gain you anything, so they really would be a waste of money. These are NOT like the normal interchangeable lenses you get with dSLR cameras.

You really should look at a better camera if you want to use a variety of different lenses and a dSLR is what you should be looking at, instead of a compact camera.

But, if a more advanced camera is not within your budget, then you should just look at a good quality compact (Canon) instead, and forget about using additional lenses for now...

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Digital Cameras?

I love sus

I want to get my sister a digital camera for her birthday. I don't know much about them. What is good as far as mega pixels, memory and price and suggestions on a model? I'm not looking to spend a fortune.

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About $200 is about the minimum that you'll need to spend for a decent, current model digital camera. This doesn't include the memory card- which would be another $40 for a nice 1Gbyte card.

There are a number of really fine products from a number of vendors. Canon, Sony, Panasonic, Fuji are, in my opinion, leading the quality game. Although there are fine products from Kodak, Pentax, Olympus, Nikon and a few others as well. Stick with the name brands! However- each of these companies produce better and worse cameras.

I'd go for one of the compact digicams these days. Their image quality is getting excellent and they're getting faster to use.
Canon and Sony make great little cameras- but they are pricey! you pay for the name and there are high quality cameras from some other mfgs.

Canon does make a lower priced line that isn't too bad. Their A series has some nice models. the A530 is under $200 at some on line retailers, and isn't a bad camera. But a few cuter ones are as follows:

The Panasonic FX01 ($240 at buydig.com) or newer FX07 ($300) have a wider 28mm lens and image stabilization built in- which are both terrific features.

I like the Fuji F30 ($310), or lower priced but every bit as good F20 ($218 at buydig.com). they are the ONLY compact digicams that work well in low light, such as indoors. Both have outstanding battery life and are very quick to start up and focus.

Digital camera?

charlotte6

I'm in the market for a new digital camera and with so many brands and selections i'm torn. What is the best brand of digital camera to buy? Do you have a sugestion on a particular model? I really want 8 mega-pixels or better at a reasonable price.

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Kodaks are all right, but there are much better cameras out there, IMO. A lot of their cameras are extremely slow and the pictures are horrible.

My favorite brands are Canon, Panasonic, and Sony (and Nikon for DSLRs).
A great all-around camera is the Canon A720 IS. It's really nice, and it has full manual control in case you want to start learning more about photography. The image stabilization helps too.

Another camera that is really good is the Panasonic FX30. You can find it for around $170. It has a wide 28mm lens (that means the lens can zoom out more than normal). It is also very small, and it also has image stabilization. While it doesn't have manual control, it's still a great option if you just want to take good pictures.

Whatever you do, I wouldn't buy a camera just based on megapixels. While more megapixels will make you be able to print larger, it can actually degrade the image quality when camera manufacturers don't make the sensor larger.
An example of this is in the Fujifilm F30/31fd and F50fd.

The F30 and F31fd were 6 megapixel cameras that had a very large sensor compared to the megapixels they had (the sensor was 1/1.6"). This made the low light shots very good, because normally in low light when cameras boost the light sensitivity, there is a lot of noise. However, when the sensor is larger, the image is not as noisy.

Fuji eventually came out with a replacement, the F50fd. This camera was 12 megapixels, but still the same 1/1.6" sensor. Because of this, the images were a lot more noisy at higher ISOs.

Another thing you want is true optical image stabilization. (digital image stabilization just fakes it). It really helps camera shake and it will allow for better low light shots without the flash.

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Canon Camera Lens Help!?

Q. I have a camera from Canon. The model is EOS 20D (it's digital). I want to buy a new lens for it but I do not know which model lens to buy. I want a macro lens and I did find this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007WK8KS/ref=ord_cart_shr?ie=UTF8&m=AXMP0WYU19SSS

Would this lens work properly with my camera? Please help! Best answer = 10 POINTS! Thank you so much!

Answer
I would consider Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras

Since the lens is designed exclusively for digital SLR photography, it provides high image quality in terms of resolution
It employs a new optical system designed to confine the changing angles of incidences of light rays reaching the imager over the entire image field.
Peripheral light fall-off is minimized when compared with that of conventional lenses
Complicated mechanisms are built in the compact body thanks to new mechanical artifices. The lens is a multi-purpose zoom lens,excellent portability
The Zoom Lock prevents unwanted barrel extension when carrying the lens/camera combination

Good Macro Lens for Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12MP Camera?

Thinkers

I just purchased a Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12MP Digital SLR Camera and wanted to be able to take closeup shots of ants and insects ect... so I purchased this macro lens from amazon http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-70-300mm-4-5-6-Telephoto-Cameras/dp/B000ALLMI8/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=photo&qid=1216258079&sr=1-6

However when I take pictures with the macro lens the ants and insects are still very small. What kind of lens or additional equipment do I need so that I can magnify the images more?

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The lens you purchased isn't actually a true macro lens, it just has the ability to focus a little closer than other similar focal length lenses, so they add macro to the name. To do true macro with a Canon there is currently only 5 Canon made lenses.

EF 50mm f/2.5
EF-S 60mm f/2.8
MP-E 65mm f/2.8
EF 100mm f/2.8
EF 180mm f/3.5L

Of course you can always add extension tubes to get 1:1 magnification on your current lens, but it probably doesn't have the flat-field projection that true macro lenses have.

Of the 5 lenses I listed, I would only consider the last three. The 50mm and 60mm are good for documents, but not so much for photographing bugs. The 180mm f/3.5L is a great lens, but if your not ready for the expense and image quality of an L series lens you'll probably want to get the 100mm f/2.8. This is the macro lens I usually recommend for those just getting started in macro.

Finally, the MP-E 65mm f/2.8 can get up to 5x magnification. This lens has a lot of extension built into it. If you want lots of magnification, this is the lens for you.

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Where can I find a good water proof camera at a decent price?

ReRe504

I'm planning on going to a water park this year and would like to bring my Canon digital camera but I don't want it damaged. So what's a good water proof camera I can bring but at a good price?

Answer
You have several options.

The cheapest option: Buy an disposable underwater film camera from Kodak or Fujifilm, which is essentially a disposable camera in a sealed plastic case.

Next cheapest option: Go onto eBay and look for a Canon WP-1 underwater 35mm film camera, usually used for around $20.

Next option: Find an underwater case for your existing Canon digital camera. That's what I did for my Canon point and shoot. The case cost about $125 and it's available at places like http://www.bhphotovideo.com for the Canon-branded model. However, you can also buy generic underwater soft cases for under $50 for a point and shoot. Check out http://www.aquapac.net which has cases typically sold at places like REI.

Finally, the most expensive option: a new digital camera that's waterproof. Both Olympus and Pentax make such cameras. For Olympus, look at the Olympus 1030SW or 850SW. For Pentax, try the Pentax W60 or W30.

What digital camera should I ask for Christmas?

Mr. Sam

I decided this Christmas that I want a new digital camera. Basically, price is not a problem, but I want high quality pictures and possibly movies. I'm looking for a camera that's relatively small & boxy. Not a big odd shaped camera. If I were to choose a color, it would be black. Now, I know that Canon Rebels take superb quality pictures, but I'm looking for a little digital camera that I can carry around, and isn't a hassle, like the rebel. So, a digital camera, relatively small, boxy, and black. Any suggestions? 10 points to best answer!

Answer
I would suggest Canon PowerShot SD780IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD

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Best SLR 35mm camera?

Maria S

My dad is into photography and his birthday is coming up in 3 weeks. He has a DSLR camera and one those cameras that use silver plates (big old thing). He used to develop pictures himself and he still has the equipment. He sometimes uses an AE-1 program canon camera but I want to get him something more professional. Any suggestions?

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I love the canon AE-1 program. That was my first real camera and I still use it (it's actually my favorite camera).

Buying a camera for someone like your dad is very tricky. I honestly would ask him first or I give him a gift certificate or something. Hobbyists like him most likely have strong opinions on what they really like. Even though I'm sure he would like whatever you give him, it's a good chance he may have chosen something else on his own.

When you said you wanted to get him something more professional, did you mean film or digital? Did you mean an old camera or a new camera?

The canon F-1 is the old professional canon camera (that uses the same lenses as the AE-1 Program).

Or if you wanted to get him a camera that he can use his DSLR lenses with, then you should go to the the official website of whatever brand he has, and take it from there.

Buena suerte/Good luck.

What kind of camera would you recommend for me?

Q. Im just 14 i dont want a proffesional 500$ camera. Im fine with a digital camera. I want about 16 megapixels and my price range sorry its a bit low its 110 at the most maybe 120. Im just looking for a fun camera. the MAIN thing i want in a camera is image stability. So that the slightest movement wont affect my picture. Because my hands are a bit shaky sometimes and my my moms camera the pics get blurry if you shake just a little. thanks!

Answer
There are plenty of entry level camera's in your price range. My suggestion would be Canon since they do the best overall packages (in my opinion)in terms of image quality, build quality and features.

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/digital_cameras
The A series are the best option for your price range. Note that the official canon website prices are actually 10-20usd more expensive than what you can find online on Amazon or B&H Photo.com.

I would also recommend the Nikon compacts, I recently bought an S5200 for a friend who was perfectly happy with it:

http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Compact-Digital-Cameras/index.page#!/tag:nkE:Up To $150



As far as Image Stabilization, it's included in all camera's these days and it's pretty well implemented so you don't have to worry about not having that feature.

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