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.

Quality digital cameras?

Monet

Quality digital camera

Ok so I'm looking to purchase a nice digital camera so I can take personal pictures while on vacation . I have been looking at the Nikon Coolpix 12.1 megapixel digital camera . And also a few cannon camera ... Does anyone have any recommendation on a camera that takes good photos . Nothing overly expensive $300 is what I'm looking to spend maybe a little bit over

Answer
Get a nice point and shoot camera. List of the best ones:

http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&ref_=lp_281052_nr_n_0&bbn=281052&qid=1316690337&rnid=281052&rh=n%3A172282%2Cn%3A!493964%2Cn%3A502394%2Cn%3A281052%2Cn%3A330405011&_encoding=UTF8&tag=faumioew-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957

Out of these i recommend Canon SX40 HS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 35x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-Inch Vari-Angle Wide LCD:

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-SX40-HS-Stabilized-Vari-Angle/dp/B005MTMFHU/ref=zg_bs_330405011_4&tag=faumioe-20

Some of its features are:

- 2.7-inch Vari-angle LCD
- 35x Wide-Angle (24-840mm) Optical Zoom Lens
- Capture stunning Full HD 1080p video in stereo sound
- SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card Compatible (156, 7.4v)

Read this review by a user about the overall performance of the camera:

http://www.amazon.com/review/R2YMI7IB33E4LQ/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B005MTMFHU&nodeID=&linkCode=&tag=faumioe-20

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