canon digital camera 4000 image
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?
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.
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
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
What's considered a good number/level of mega pixels for a digital camera?
Blessed
Im looking to buy a new digital camera. I want something that takes great pictures (but obviously not a 4000 dollar professional camera) .. for good every day -type pictures, what's a decent number of mega pixels? Im looking at a 14mp camera now.. would that be any good?
Answer
Pixel counts have nothing to do with image quality. It's marketing, pushed for so many years, that consumers see it as a measure of quality. Because camera makers have painted themselves into a corner, they must continue to push more and more pixels to sell more cameras.
The sad fact is that when it comes to cell phone cameras, and all compact cameras, regardless of price or brand, they are getting worse every year, not better. The image sensors aren't getting any bigger, so the pixels must get smaller. Smaller pixels gather less light, that means more noise. These sensors also have poor contrast, dynamic range, and color. That's why you see these photos people post on facebook with tons of noise/grain, and funky color.
This is the reason I own a dSLR and why I'm looking at a compact with a large image sensor like a Sony NEX 5N, or a micro four thirds camera. Compacts have been ruined. I would not buy any 14 megapixel compact camera. But that's me personally.
I understand you have a budget, and you are not a hard core pro. Buy the compact digital camera that has the fewest pixels that has the features you want. The ones with a "BSI" (back side illuminated) CMOS sensor perform better, you'll have to dig into the specs on the official sites to find out which model has them. They can be found on Sony, and Canon compacts among others.
And finally read the reviews, they are everywhere. The real pros will post sample images in different conditions to give you a better idea of actual image quality.
Pixel counts have nothing to do with image quality. It's marketing, pushed for so many years, that consumers see it as a measure of quality. Because camera makers have painted themselves into a corner, they must continue to push more and more pixels to sell more cameras.
The sad fact is that when it comes to cell phone cameras, and all compact cameras, regardless of price or brand, they are getting worse every year, not better. The image sensors aren't getting any bigger, so the pixels must get smaller. Smaller pixels gather less light, that means more noise. These sensors also have poor contrast, dynamic range, and color. That's why you see these photos people post on facebook with tons of noise/grain, and funky color.
This is the reason I own a dSLR and why I'm looking at a compact with a large image sensor like a Sony NEX 5N, or a micro four thirds camera. Compacts have been ruined. I would not buy any 14 megapixel compact camera. But that's me personally.
I understand you have a budget, and you are not a hard core pro. Buy the compact digital camera that has the fewest pixels that has the features you want. The ones with a "BSI" (back side illuminated) CMOS sensor perform better, you'll have to dig into the specs on the official sites to find out which model has them. They can be found on Sony, and Canon compacts among others.
And finally read the reviews, they are everywhere. The real pros will post sample images in different conditions to give you a better idea of actual image quality.
Powered by Yahoo! Answers
Title Post: What digital camera would you recommend?
Rating: 94% based on 99768 ratings. 4,5 user reviews.
Author: Unknown
Thank FOr Coming TO My Blog
Rating: 94% based on 99768 ratings. 4,5 user reviews.
Author: Unknown
Thank FOr Coming TO My Blog
No comments:
Post a Comment