canon digital camera new release 2012 image
Connor
So I'm not an expert in video camera specs, or what I need and where to look. I like to edit, and shoot videos. I'm also not willing to spend $3000 on one of the new 2010-2012 model professional JVC, Panasonic or Sony video cameras, so I'm looking for a model around 2004-2009 that will only cost about $600-1200 (but more likely $800). I want a shotgun microphone attached, and a great focus feature. It can be used or new, but if it's used, it can't have any damage to the lens or to the parts or have any broken features. If you can't find me any models, could you tell me what I should be searching for? What keywords? Because when I search up something like "2008 Sony professional video camera" it gives me home camcorders or new models, or models that are worth like $3000 (because the posts were made at the time the cameras were released). I would much appreciate it if someone could help me out. Thanks :)
Answer
Canon PowerShot A1300 16.0 MP Digital Camera with 5x Digital Image Stabilized Zoom 28mm Wide-Angle Lens with 720p HD Video Recording Great camera for the price. Purchased the camera in May 2012 to shoot family events, friends ect. You could not ask for a better price vs performance camera. Very simple to use, excellent picture and video quality. I would suggest getting a cushioned camera case that includes the USB thumb drive reader for $10, the case is perfect for travel and storage when not in use. The USB reader is a great option when offloading the memory card.
Canon PowerShot A1300 16.0 MP Digital Camera with 5x Digital Image Stabilized Zoom 28mm Wide-Angle Lens with 720p HD Video Recording Great camera for the price. Purchased the camera in May 2012 to shoot family events, friends ect. You could not ask for a better price vs performance camera. Very simple to use, excellent picture and video quality. I would suggest getting a cushioned camera case that includes the USB thumb drive reader for $10, the case is perfect for travel and storage when not in use. The USB reader is a great option when offloading the memory card.
Getting into photography- what type of camera should I get?
Sarah
I am trying to get into photography. I will basically be teaching myself the different aspects of camera settings and probably even the editing. I just want a new hobby that I can learn on my own with hands-on experience and reading a few articles and tips online, etc. So, for the professional and/or seasoned photographers: what type of camera should I invest in? I know cameras aren't cheap but nothing too expensive, and very user-friendly since I will basically just be learning as I go. Suggestions on cameras and other equipment/resources are appreciated!
Answer
Here are 3 DSLR cameras you should consider:
Sony SLT-A57 w/18-55mm zoom, $698.00. *
Canon T3i w/18-55mm zoom, $699.00 *
Nikon D5100 w/18-55mm zoom, $646.95 **
Prices from B&H - http://www.bhphotovideo.com
* Price reflesct $100.00 'Instant Savings' from B&H and ends 9-29-2012.
** Price reflects $200.00 'Instant Savings' from B&H and ends 9-29-2012.
I checked the prices of a few advanced "bridge" cameras and their prices are right up there with a full-fledged DSLR so in my opinion a DSLR is a far better choice.
Regardless of which camera you buy you'll need to seriously read & study the Owner's Manual that comes with it.
You will also want to become more than just acquainted with these 4 components of photography: Light, Composition, Exposure and Depth of Field. Here are sites that will explain them to you:
Light
http://photographyknowhow.com/quality-of-light-in-photography/
http://photographyknowhow.com/direction-of-light-in-photography/
Composition
http://www.photographymad.com/pages/view/10-top-photography-composition-rules
Exposure
http://www.digital-photography-school.com/learning-exposure-in-digital-photography
Depth of Field
http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/depth-of-field.htm
Don't expect to learn all of this in one afternoon. It will take much, much longer than that for you to become knowledgeable but you will learn as you go. But first you have to be willing to take the time to actually study them.
Here is the secret:
Train yourself to actually THINK about Light, Composition, Exposure and Depth of Field BEFORE you release the shutter. The worst advice given in here goes something like this: "Just go out and shoot and shoot and shoot and shoot! Take hundreds of pictures! That's how you gain experience!" NO! it isn't unless all you want to do is take snapshots. Good photography requires thinking and if all you do is point & shoot point & shoot point & shoot then you aren't thinking. A chimpanzee could do that!
So train yourself to think about Light, Composition, Exposure and Depth of Field. Its far better to come home with 40 or 50 really good images than it is to come home with 300 mediocre snapshots and end up deleting 99% of them. The goal is quality, not quantity.
Although I tried more than one composition and view this is my favorite:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/drifter45h/4032748624/
Here my goal was to maximize my depth of field:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/drifter45h/3982233634/
The first couple of hours after sunrise allow me to use strong back lighting:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/drifter45h/7308479950/
All of my examples were made because I was thinking about light, composition, exposure and depth of field. They were also made using one of my vintage Minolta 35mm film cameras. I shoot in Aperture Priority and my camera was on my tripod for these examples. Actually, my camera is seldom off my tripod but that's mostly because I shoot landscapes and nature.
THINK about Light.
THINK about Composition.
THINK about Exposure.
THINK about Depth of field.
THEN release the shutter.
Here are 3 DSLR cameras you should consider:
Sony SLT-A57 w/18-55mm zoom, $698.00. *
Canon T3i w/18-55mm zoom, $699.00 *
Nikon D5100 w/18-55mm zoom, $646.95 **
Prices from B&H - http://www.bhphotovideo.com
* Price reflesct $100.00 'Instant Savings' from B&H and ends 9-29-2012.
** Price reflects $200.00 'Instant Savings' from B&H and ends 9-29-2012.
I checked the prices of a few advanced "bridge" cameras and their prices are right up there with a full-fledged DSLR so in my opinion a DSLR is a far better choice.
Regardless of which camera you buy you'll need to seriously read & study the Owner's Manual that comes with it.
You will also want to become more than just acquainted with these 4 components of photography: Light, Composition, Exposure and Depth of Field. Here are sites that will explain them to you:
Light
http://photographyknowhow.com/quality-of-light-in-photography/
http://photographyknowhow.com/direction-of-light-in-photography/
Composition
http://www.photographymad.com/pages/view/10-top-photography-composition-rules
Exposure
http://www.digital-photography-school.com/learning-exposure-in-digital-photography
Depth of Field
http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/depth-of-field.htm
Don't expect to learn all of this in one afternoon. It will take much, much longer than that for you to become knowledgeable but you will learn as you go. But first you have to be willing to take the time to actually study them.
Here is the secret:
Train yourself to actually THINK about Light, Composition, Exposure and Depth of Field BEFORE you release the shutter. The worst advice given in here goes something like this: "Just go out and shoot and shoot and shoot and shoot! Take hundreds of pictures! That's how you gain experience!" NO! it isn't unless all you want to do is take snapshots. Good photography requires thinking and if all you do is point & shoot point & shoot point & shoot then you aren't thinking. A chimpanzee could do that!
So train yourself to think about Light, Composition, Exposure and Depth of Field. Its far better to come home with 40 or 50 really good images than it is to come home with 300 mediocre snapshots and end up deleting 99% of them. The goal is quality, not quantity.
Although I tried more than one composition and view this is my favorite:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/drifter45h/4032748624/
Here my goal was to maximize my depth of field:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/drifter45h/3982233634/
The first couple of hours after sunrise allow me to use strong back lighting:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/drifter45h/7308479950/
All of my examples were made because I was thinking about light, composition, exposure and depth of field. They were also made using one of my vintage Minolta 35mm film cameras. I shoot in Aperture Priority and my camera was on my tripod for these examples. Actually, my camera is seldom off my tripod but that's mostly because I shoot landscapes and nature.
THINK about Light.
THINK about Composition.
THINK about Exposure.
THINK about Depth of field.
THEN release the shutter.
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