Digital camera?

JustPeachy

Which digital camera should I buy?
Last week I bought a Canon PowerShot SX100 IS digital camera on sale for $ 249.99 at Office Depot on the spur of the moment. I still have the receipt and could return it. Was this a good purchase? I have never had a digital camera before.
I really like subcompact (small) cameras) better than this compact camera.
I do know that I want a point and shoot camera, I just want good pics, I am not a professional photographer. This camera is not rechargable but runs on batteries, which is a reason I may want to return it. Should I return it and look for a rechargable? and I like the idea of a smaller subcompact camera because easy to fit into pocket.

Answer
The SX series is new from Canon. The SX100 is a great little camera with a lot of features.

Yes, a rechargeable battery is a good feature, but even better is the ability to use industry-standard rechargeables. Get yourself two sets of quality NiMH rechargeable batteries and a 15 minute charger; usually you can buy the two together. Buy a name brand (Energizer, Duracell) and not a store brand. Expect to spend about $30 to $40.

Now you'll have two complete sets of batteries, can recharge more quickly than even the best camera, and will never miss a photo because of dead batteries. When your batteries wear out (and they all will) replacing them will be easy, and inexpensive.

Keep the camera. Enjoy it!

What is the best compact camera (digital) from (Canon & Nikon..only) ?

cOMPLic8

What is the best Digital Compact camera i can get from Nikon or Canon .. ?
Specs.
7+ MP - Manual Exposure - wide angel ( less than 35mm) - ( prefer to be Alkaline battries AA - F. less than 3.5 .... )
thanks alot for helping me out .. i know am asking for somthing maybe hard to get .. ! :)

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canon sd1200
canonusa.com

All of the major brands are good. Choose a brand that appeals to you. Then you have to think about getting a spare battery, what size memory card, if you want an extended warranty, how much you can afford, what size zoom, if you want manual controls, the size of the camera, finding a reliable place to purchase it, and the list goes on and on and on.......

The first thing to realize is that almost any digital camera will take good pictures. If more people would read the manual more than once, they would be able to take better pictures. Usually, the person assumes it is the camera when it could be them not knowing exactly what to do. Just give yourself more photographic knowledge by doing more reading on the internet.

I really believe buying a camera is an individual choice.
The person needs to read alot of reviews on cameras so they can decide on the features that they really want and need.
Go to the store and hold them so you can see if they feel comfortable in your hands. If possible, take some pictures in the store to check the quality of the pictures.
I can only give a suggestion of what to look for in a new digital camera.
Good Luck



my suggestion
go to this link for help
http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-camera-buying-guide/

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/dap_10153_12605_DAP_Holiday+Splurge+Camera?adCell=W3

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Canon or nikon compact digital camera?

Tal B

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I spent weeks researching, and after reading numerous glowing reviews, from consumers, and professionals, it seems Canon PowerShot A series are one of the best, in their class for features, it's alittle more expensive, please take alook at this review

http://www.trustedreviews.com/digital-cameras/review/2007/06/13/Canon-PowerShot-A570-IS/p1

The Canon PowerShot A570IS, 7.1 mp, 4 x Optical zoom, 4x Digital zoom.2.5in Lcd .

it has numerous shooting modes,

Kids & Pets ( for those pictures you want to take when baby/child and or pet wont keeps still for long) Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, Indoor,Night Snapshot, Stitch Assist

There is also a training dvd that you can buy, to help you get the very best from your camera, available from amazon

http://www.bluecranedigital.com/a570is.h...

US PRICES BELOW FROM $134.00
http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/...

UK PRICES BELOW
I brought it just after xmas, for £109.00 including p+p @.buyacamera.co.uk

www.buyacamera.co.uk, price is now £94.99
http://www.buyacamera.co.uk/

Its for sale on www.argos.co.uk for £129.99
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/pa...

and the image quality, is superb, This camera is a great point an shoot camera, but it also has loads of additional functions,within the cameras manual mode, that makes it a cut above the rest in it's class.

Some of this camera's many features include, face recognition, red eye fix , image stabiliser, movie mode, it can even be used under water, ( with the aid of separate casing) to many to mention here. but really a top little camera, for the money

Best Digital Compact Digital Cameras?

gabigiggle

Im 14.
I want a new camera.
Something sleek
I go to concerts a lot
soo something to zoom in a lot and still take clear pictures.
Something with a lot of cool picture features,
and something that I can fit in my pocket.

Any sugguestions pleasee?

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The Canon Powershot SD12000 IS ELPH is only $200 (less on Amazon) and got way better reviews in Consumer Reports than 300, 400, or even 500 dollar cameras. It also comes in a bunch of colors! I love my Sony DSC-W80 and think it takes great artsy pictures as well as candids. I'm guessing they don't make them anymore since I bought it two years ago, so I'd recommend browsing for a DSC-W camera that fits your budget and requirements!

Here's the Sony compact camera line: http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&categoryId=16200&N=4294966337
And the Canon SD1200...http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001SER49M/sr=8-1/qid=1257652745/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1257652745&sr=8-1

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Best compact digital camera with multiple FPS?

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I would like to find a compact digital camera that has excellent zoom and mega pixel quality but it should also take multiple frames per second. I normally like to buy Nikon or Canon cameras, but open to suggestions. Ideally under $300 and something able to buy through a normal retailer.

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"Which one is a good camera to buy?" gets asked many times every single day here on YA.
A quick search would have given you thousands of instant replies (without having to wait for answers), but once again here is my 10 cents on the subject:

I don't really like to give recommendations for particular cameras because there are too many choices and too many variables in what people are looking for. I find it much more useful to help you think this over, then make up your own mind.

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.

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 and Vivitar.

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 megapixels - all modern cameras have plenty enough, plus 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. 6 megapixels is about the upper limit for those little sensors.
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.

Some people ask for a camera that "doesn't take blurry photos". Blur is the photographer's problem, NOT the camera's. Even the most expensive camera will take blurry photos if the person behind it doesn't know what they're doing.

Some words about special effect features such as color accent, or even just b/w or sepia:
About applying any sort of effect in camera: 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.

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 SX50 HS http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/digital_cameras/powershot_sx50_hs

If tiny size is attractive and important in your opinion (but you still want a camera that gives you some decent options), I'd suggest looking at cameras like the Canon Powershot SX210IS or perhaps the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10. However, do keep in mind that small cameras have tiny sensors and tiny lenses, so don't ever expect miracles from any of them.

Compact digital camera with miniature effect and an optical viewfinder?

Q. Any recommendations for a compact digital camera, that has the fake tilt shift (miniature/ diorama) effect? Also, an optical viewfinder would be a must. I know Canon G12 would fit, but any others out there? I'm interested in Fuji X10, but can't find any info whether it has the miniature feature.

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Yes, the Nikon P7100 has the miniature effect and an optical viewfinder. You can get them at a discounted price since the new P7700 is now shipping.

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Why does my digital camera take such contrasty pictures?

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Niles 2041

I have a new Canon Power Shot D10 compact digital camera. The quality of the pictures seems good as far as resolution and color accuracy, but it does not seem to handle a wide range of brightness in a scene.It seems to add contrast. I'm not talking about extreme backlit conditions, just ordinary landscapes in direct sunlight. I also have an "old" Sony DSC-717, which does not have this effect-the contrast is very accurate. Is it the image sensor?

Answer
No. It's probably the way the camera is set up. Read your owner's manual, it will show you what menu you need to enter to lower the contrast.

What is the best compact digital camera?

Chlo�

My dad mentioned to me that i should get a G12, but as i'm 16 i'd like the camera to be pocket size, so i was thinking of getting a canon s95.

But what is the best compact digital compact camera out? (no maximum price suggested)

thanks

Answer
I would consider Canon PowerShot S95 10 MP Digital Camera

10.0-megapixel sensor combined with the DIGIC 4 Image Processor creates Canon's HS System
Capture 720p HD video in stereo sound; play back on an HDTV via the HDMI output
f/2.0 lens for low light conditions or shallow depth-of-field; control ring for intuitive manual control
3.8x optical zoom; 28mm wide-angle lens; Canon's Hybrid IS to compensate for angular and shift camera shake
Capture images to SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards (not included)

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What is the best compact digital camera?

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Chlo�

My dad mentioned to me that i should get a G12, but as i'm 16 i'd like the camera to be pocket size, so i was thinking of getting a canon s95.

But what is the best compact digital compact camera out? (no maximum price suggested)

thanks

Answer
I would consider Canon PowerShot S95 10 MP Digital Camera

10.0-megapixel sensor combined with the DIGIC 4 Image Processor creates Canon's HS System
Capture 720p HD video in stereo sound; play back on an HDTV via the HDMI output
f/2.0 lens for low light conditions or shallow depth-of-field; control ring for intuitive manual control
3.8x optical zoom; 28mm wide-angle lens; Canon's Hybrid IS to compensate for angular and shift camera shake
Capture images to SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards (not included)

Which size memory card is best for my digital camera?

Azz

I have a CANON PowerShot A3350 IS Compact Digital Camera, which size is best ?
Do i need a special one or will any memory card work in it ?

Answer
You will need to buy a high capacity SD memory card...called SDHC. The A3350 IS is exactly the same as the A3300 IS...and according to the User Guide, a 4GB SDHC card will allow up to 935 images (Large/Fine).

Your camera also records HD movies (1280x720). Movies files are very large and 4GB will only allow approx. 22 minutes of recording, but most people usually record lots of movies of short duration.

4GB should be fine for general use...and 8GB would be better if intending to record a lot of movies in one day. Make sure you get a fast enough SDHC card though. They come in different speed classes (2, 4, 6 or 10). I recommend a Class 6 card at the very least, nothing less.

Before using the very first time, make sure you format your brand new SDHC card via your camera's Menu (look it up in your User Guide if you don't know how). To keep your memory card in good working order, remember to regularly format it to delete all files from it...so, after each upload to your computer, format the card again.

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What is the best compact digital camera for solar system astrophotography?

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Q. A lightweight (less than 12oz) compact digital camera (*not* dslr) with manual settings manual focus, 2-3 second self-timer, low noise at 400 iso, at least 5-6 megapixels resolution. Some zoom 3x or 4x or better. AA batteries powered. Camera to be used for afocal imaging.

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Other preferences, but not essential. Good red sensitivity (for H-alpha solar imaging). A "bulb" setting for extended exposures or option for several minutes exposure. Again these are not essential but would be helpful/useful.

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Nikon D70 digital SLR, Canon EOS 10D, Nikon Coolpix 850/9xx, Olympus 20xx/30xx, and Casio QV xxxx.

Or, if you really want to get into it, something like a Lumenera SKYnyx2-2 Color CCD Astrophotography Camera
http://www.buytelescopes.com/product.asp?pid=11035

What is the best ultra compact digital camera?

Q. I am looking for the best ultra compact digital camera. Different websites have their own review..

Answer
You weren't very specific on your requirements but I can steer you in the right direction, first head over to Cnet reviews and look at the Editors top cameras, http://reviews.cnet.com/Digital_cameras/4521-6530_7-5021301-1.html?tag=dir then take a look at Steves-Digicams, http://www.steves-digicams.com/ (note that the Canon A610 and A620 were top picks by both websites but they are not ultracompact, Steves-Digicams even has a "The Best" section, http://www.steves-digicams.com/best_cameras.html and then you can check out Dpreview, http://www.dpreview.com/ and lastly for user opinions head on over to Epinions, http://www.epinions.com/ using all of these sites you should be able to narrow the field pretty quickly.

I just came across the Casio Exilim EX-Z120 which features 7.2 Megapixels, 3X optical zoom, 2 inch LCD screen and uses AA batteries, the reviews seem to concur that this is a nice camera, all the places I listed above have reviews of it, check it out.

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What's the best compact digital camera for someone who's into photography?

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Monika R

So I'm after a compact digital camera as I'll be traveling soon. I'm into photography and at the minute I'm self teaching myself but hoping to do some courses in the future.
I want a compact camera which will also allow me change settings etc.
Any recommendations for a camera or particular brand to go with?
I have a canon at the moment however it's a bit too bulky for my travels.
thanks!

Answer
look for a point and shoot that enables you to change things like ISO, shutter and aperture. your pictures may not be as fantabulous (pre edited) as a dSLR, but if you can control at least 2 of those 3 things you should be able to take some great shots.

i have an oldschool 4.1mp sony with various lenses that can be used with it (not a dslr - it's more or less a point and shoot), with it i was able to take great shots. if you're serious about photography though, you really should shell out a little more money for at the very least an entry level digital SLR camera. they're a little more expensive, but you can do SOOO much more with them. Nikon d40 for instance, is a great entry level camera, it's not small but it's smaller than it's more expensive counterparts. http://www.deviantart.com <-- do a search for nikon d40 and you'll see the great shots you can get with it.

if you insist on a pocket sized point and shoot, you're going to generally give up flexibility and control, but that won't necessarily stop an artistically inclined photographer.

Best compact digital camera with multiple FPS?

RJB

I would like to find a compact digital camera that has excellent zoom and mega pixel quality but it should also take multiple frames per second. I normally like to buy Nikon or Canon cameras, but open to suggestions. Ideally under $300 and something able to buy through a normal retailer.

Answer
"Which one is a good camera to buy?" gets asked many times every single day here on YA.
A quick search would have given you thousands of instant replies (without having to wait for answers), but once again here is my 10 cents on the subject:

I don't really like to give recommendations for particular cameras because there are too many choices and too many variables in what people are looking for. I find it much more useful to help you think this over, then make up your own mind.

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.

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 and Vivitar.

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 megapixels - all modern cameras have plenty enough, plus 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. 6 megapixels is about the upper limit for those little sensors.
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.

Some people ask for a camera that "doesn't take blurry photos". Blur is the photographer's problem, NOT the camera's. Even the most expensive camera will take blurry photos if the person behind it doesn't know what they're doing.

Some words about special effect features such as color accent, or even just b/w or sepia:
About applying any sort of effect in camera: 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.

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 SX50 HS http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/digital_cameras/powershot_sx50_hs

If tiny size is attractive and important in your opinion (but you still want a camera that gives you some decent options), I'd suggest looking at cameras like the Canon Powershot SX210IS or perhaps the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10. However, do keep in mind that small cameras have tiny sensors and tiny lenses, so don't ever expect miracles from any of them.

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