Emma
I'm 14 and I'm really interested in photography and editing. I want a versatile camera where I can hang out and take pictures of my friends, but also one that can take beautiful pictures of scenery and such. I want high quality photos! (: Also, if there is one that has a video camera with it, that would be great but not necessary.
Thanks in advance,
Emma(:
Answer
At least 10 - 30 times a day someone on YA asks: "Which one is a good camera to buy?"
A quick search would have given you hundreds of replies, but once again here is my 10 cents on the subject:
Point & Shoot cameras are wonderfully handy because of their small size.
When light conditions are ideal, they even take really nice photos - all of them do.
However, they all DO have limitations - they don't do very well in low light situations (i.e. noisy photos, hard to avoid blur, etc). The little onboard flash is very harsh at close range, and doesn't reach very far.
Many of them have no manual functions, so you are limited to only very basic photos, you can't compensate for unusual situations, or do many fun "tricks" and special effects.
P&S's also suffer from frustrating shutterlag and many of them chew through batteries rather quickly.
However, if you're ok with all those limitations, then go ahead and pick one, most of them (the same type and same price range) are rather similar. Personally I would pick either a Canon or a Nikon, and would certainly stay away from Kodak.
A higher end P&S will give you more manual options and better quality. Many of those even give you the option of adding a proper flash (which makes a big difference to your flash photos).
Don't worry too much about megapixelsâ¦. there is a limit to how many pixels you can squash into a tiny P&S sensor before you actually LOSE quality rather than gain it.
Don't worry about digital zoom, in fact, don't EVER use it. It simply crops away pixels, i.e. destroys information. The only real zoom is optical.
Decide which features are important to you, and look for cameras that have that feature.
Then go compare a few models on www.dpreview.com .
The very best thing you can do for your success is to borrow some books and learn about photography. A bit of knowledge will make a much bigger difference to your photos than your choice of P&S camera can.
For what it's worth - if I was in the market for a P&S camera right now, my choice would be a Canon Powershot SX10 IS http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=144&modelid=17630
At least 10 - 30 times a day someone on YA asks: "Which one is a good camera to buy?"
A quick search would have given you hundreds of replies, but once again here is my 10 cents on the subject:
Point & Shoot cameras are wonderfully handy because of their small size.
When light conditions are ideal, they even take really nice photos - all of them do.
However, they all DO have limitations - they don't do very well in low light situations (i.e. noisy photos, hard to avoid blur, etc). The little onboard flash is very harsh at close range, and doesn't reach very far.
Many of them have no manual functions, so you are limited to only very basic photos, you can't compensate for unusual situations, or do many fun "tricks" and special effects.
P&S's also suffer from frustrating shutterlag and many of them chew through batteries rather quickly.
However, if you're ok with all those limitations, then go ahead and pick one, most of them (the same type and same price range) are rather similar. Personally I would pick either a Canon or a Nikon, and would certainly stay away from Kodak.
A higher end P&S will give you more manual options and better quality. Many of those even give you the option of adding a proper flash (which makes a big difference to your flash photos).
Don't worry too much about megapixelsâ¦. there is a limit to how many pixels you can squash into a tiny P&S sensor before you actually LOSE quality rather than gain it.
Don't worry about digital zoom, in fact, don't EVER use it. It simply crops away pixels, i.e. destroys information. The only real zoom is optical.
Decide which features are important to you, and look for cameras that have that feature.
Then go compare a few models on www.dpreview.com .
The very best thing you can do for your success is to borrow some books and learn about photography. A bit of knowledge will make a much bigger difference to your photos than your choice of P&S camera can.
For what it's worth - if I was in the market for a P&S camera right now, my choice would be a Canon Powershot SX10 IS http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=144&modelid=17630
Which camera takes better pictures, Canon Digital Rebel XT or Nikon D80? ?
JYayAD
I'm not a good photographer or anything like that, but on the side I show and breed dogs. I have my own website and try to put up the best pictures of my dogs posing and when they in action running. I have gotten decent pictures with my SONY CYBER-SHOT DSC-H1 5.1 MEGA PIXEL but when I look at other breeders pictures I think a few of them have much better picture quality. I have asked around and a lot of people told me for a person looking for a decent camera without spending too much to get either a Canon Digital Rebel XT or Nikon D80. So here are my questions:
#1-Do you think I will get a significant better picture quality with one of these cameras than with my Sony Cyber Shot DSC-H1?
#2-Which one of these camera's is better do you think, Canon Digital Rebel XT or Nikon D80?
#3-Is there a certain "setup"/"lense" that you prefer with one of these, I'm not looking to spend a lot of money.
Answer
This is not meant to be a "flip" answer but it sounds like you need to change your thinking somewhat. The Sony is not a "professional" camera but it should be fine for getting good basic shots that will make excellent Web shots or moderate enlarged prints. It has a "Sports" mode that should be good for action shots in field trials, etc. and a "Portrait" mode that should work well for close ups.
Point one - Pictures are not "taken" they are made, exposures are "taken" when the photographer presses the shutter release. But the picture is MADE by the composition, lighting and selection of settings along with choosing the right instant to take the exposure and interaction with the subject. In addition, processing and artistic application of techniques can improve (or impair) a photograph significantly.
Point two - A camera or lens is only a tool for creating the image. Selecting the right tool for the job is very much a personal choice but buying a $250 power tool will not make anyone a better carpenter or mechanic.
Point Three - Getting a more complicated camera will, in many cases, LOWER the quality of your pictures because you will be concentrating on making the camera work, not capturing the image.
My suggestion is that you get a book on animal/pet photography or take a course on the subject BEFORE you invest a lot of time and effort into getting a new camera and learning to use it.
This might be a good place to start -
http://www.amazon.com/How-Take-Great-Pet-Pictures/dp/1584280662/ref=pd_bxgy_b_text_b
HTH. Email me if you would like to have your pictures evaluated or critiqued.
This is not meant to be a "flip" answer but it sounds like you need to change your thinking somewhat. The Sony is not a "professional" camera but it should be fine for getting good basic shots that will make excellent Web shots or moderate enlarged prints. It has a "Sports" mode that should be good for action shots in field trials, etc. and a "Portrait" mode that should work well for close ups.
Point one - Pictures are not "taken" they are made, exposures are "taken" when the photographer presses the shutter release. But the picture is MADE by the composition, lighting and selection of settings along with choosing the right instant to take the exposure and interaction with the subject. In addition, processing and artistic application of techniques can improve (or impair) a photograph significantly.
Point two - A camera or lens is only a tool for creating the image. Selecting the right tool for the job is very much a personal choice but buying a $250 power tool will not make anyone a better carpenter or mechanic.
Point Three - Getting a more complicated camera will, in many cases, LOWER the quality of your pictures because you will be concentrating on making the camera work, not capturing the image.
My suggestion is that you get a book on animal/pet photography or take a course on the subject BEFORE you invest a lot of time and effort into getting a new camera and learning to use it.
This might be a good place to start -
http://www.amazon.com/How-Take-Great-Pet-Pictures/dp/1584280662/ref=pd_bxgy_b_text_b
HTH. Email me if you would like to have your pictures evaluated or critiqued.
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