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From what I've heard from photographers, Canon is the best brand. I'm looking into buying a Canon digital camera in the $300 or under price range.. any recomendations to one that takes quality photos, and is a good camera altogether?
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Well Canon is the only brand I would consider. It consistently gets top marks, and I have had mostly very good experiences from the brand.
All cameras have an auto mode which means the camera will choose the aperture and shutter speed depending on lighting conditions. Others also have manual controls where you can be a bit more creative and have a little more control of certain settings.
It really depends on what sort of photographer you are and what experience you have...
There are 3 Canon cameras I am really liking at the moment and would recommend either.......(not including the digital slr cams of course!)
A good choice is the fairly compact A620, which has 7.1MP, 4x zoom, excellent image quality and has a very handy flip out and twist (vari-angle) LCD screen. The reviews for this cam have been very positive.
The new S3 IS, is a bit larger in size and has 12x optical zoom, 6MP, optical image stabilization and takes very good video in stereo sound...probably not a good choice for an absolute beginner.
Another one which i am liking the sound of is the new Powershot SD 700 IS/or Digital Ixus 800 IS in some countries. It has 6 MP, 4X zoom and is primarily a point and shoot camera, with limited manual control, takes excellent quality pics, is extremely compact and has the added benefit of having optical image stabilization to lessen the chance of blurry pics. It would be the sort of cam you could carry with you all the time, say in your pocket or handbag.
Just remember though, that most digital camera pics need some sort of post processing via Adobe Photoshop or Paint Shop Pro or other software on your computer to get the best results. Check out these sites for an insight into different cameras...
Well Canon is the only brand I would consider. It consistently gets top marks, and I have had mostly very good experiences from the brand.
All cameras have an auto mode which means the camera will choose the aperture and shutter speed depending on lighting conditions. Others also have manual controls where you can be a bit more creative and have a little more control of certain settings.
It really depends on what sort of photographer you are and what experience you have...
There are 3 Canon cameras I am really liking at the moment and would recommend either.......(not including the digital slr cams of course!)
A good choice is the fairly compact A620, which has 7.1MP, 4x zoom, excellent image quality and has a very handy flip out and twist (vari-angle) LCD screen. The reviews for this cam have been very positive.
The new S3 IS, is a bit larger in size and has 12x optical zoom, 6MP, optical image stabilization and takes very good video in stereo sound...probably not a good choice for an absolute beginner.
Another one which i am liking the sound of is the new Powershot SD 700 IS/or Digital Ixus 800 IS in some countries. It has 6 MP, 4X zoom and is primarily a point and shoot camera, with limited manual control, takes excellent quality pics, is extremely compact and has the added benefit of having optical image stabilization to lessen the chance of blurry pics. It would be the sort of cam you could carry with you all the time, say in your pocket or handbag.
Just remember though, that most digital camera pics need some sort of post processing via Adobe Photoshop or Paint Shop Pro or other software on your computer to get the best results. Check out these sites for an insight into different cameras...
Digital Camera for beginners!?
Erin
I recently became intrigued with Photography, and i also paint. So i thought its time for me to get a nice camera that i can have for a long time, and so i cant paint the photographs i take. Ive been looking at the Cannon digital cameras and i basically just need to get an overall lecture about good quality cameras and what all the letters and numbers mean in their types of camera. I barely know anything about cameras so i would like some help to start learning about them. So if someone could give me an overall summary about what i need to know about digital cameras. Basically what should i know as a beginner? Thanks so much guys
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A good point and shoot model: Canon SX240HS. "Why" is explained below.
there is a fully automatic mode and it supports manual setting as well. so whenever you learn what the aperture and shutter speed, etc. mean, you can control them and get the desired output. it will basically last you from basic to intermediate level as a photographer.
some terms:
1. aperture:
this figure tells you what is the max light that the camera can take in when the shutter is fully open. aperture or F-number is expressed as an inverse e.g. F/2.0 - what this basically means is that the greater the light that camera can take in, better is the low-light sensitivity. So, if you are comparing cameras or lenses, an F/1.4 lens is better than an F/4 lens because the 1.4 can take in more light (remember, it is an inverse ratio, so smaller is better)
2. shutter speed:
when you click the button to capture your shot, the shutter opens, lets the light fall on the sensor and then shuts. The speed at which this happens is the shutter speed. Again, if the shutter remains open for a longer time, it lets more light in. A high shutter speed needs to be used in low-light conditions to let the max light enter to get a good shot. However, your hand needs to remain steady when the shutter is open otherwise you get blurred shots. Similarly, if you are shooting a fast-moving object, the shutter needs to open and close very fast to get a crisp shot. A good camera will allow you to select a wide range of shutter speeds.
Aperture and shutter speed are inversely co-related. If the aperture is large, more light comes in and hence shutter needs to remain open for a short time. This means, you can hold the camera in your hand and click a crisp shot. But, if the aperture is small, you need to have a large shutter speed so that equivalent amount of light comes in for a good shot. you need to hold the camera steady during this duration. this is where Image Stabilization comes in.
3. image stabilization:
some of the good cameras have Optical image stabilization. this means, the lens assembly actually rests on a gyro and moves to compensate for small shakes that occur when you try to hold the camera steady. some cheaper cameras and cell-phones also have Digital image stabilization which is less powerful and is software-controlled. Go for a camera with optical image stabilization.
4. ISO
ISO rating is the sensitivity of the "film" or capture element, in this case, the camera's sensor. A higher ISO is more sensitive to light. So again, if you take image at ISO 100, your shutter speed would be, say, X. If you now increase the ISO to 800, your shutter speed will be MUCH less than X because the high ISO compensates for the less light coming in because of a quick shutter speed.
So, in places where FLASH is not allowed (e.g. Louvre), you need to bump up the ISO so that you can shoot with a shutter speed that is comfortable enough to shoot with the camera in your hand. If you have a TRIPOD, this is not an issue as the camera will be held steady by the tripod.
A good point and shoot model: Canon SX240HS. "Why" is explained below.
there is a fully automatic mode and it supports manual setting as well. so whenever you learn what the aperture and shutter speed, etc. mean, you can control them and get the desired output. it will basically last you from basic to intermediate level as a photographer.
some terms:
1. aperture:
this figure tells you what is the max light that the camera can take in when the shutter is fully open. aperture or F-number is expressed as an inverse e.g. F/2.0 - what this basically means is that the greater the light that camera can take in, better is the low-light sensitivity. So, if you are comparing cameras or lenses, an F/1.4 lens is better than an F/4 lens because the 1.4 can take in more light (remember, it is an inverse ratio, so smaller is better)
2. shutter speed:
when you click the button to capture your shot, the shutter opens, lets the light fall on the sensor and then shuts. The speed at which this happens is the shutter speed. Again, if the shutter remains open for a longer time, it lets more light in. A high shutter speed needs to be used in low-light conditions to let the max light enter to get a good shot. However, your hand needs to remain steady when the shutter is open otherwise you get blurred shots. Similarly, if you are shooting a fast-moving object, the shutter needs to open and close very fast to get a crisp shot. A good camera will allow you to select a wide range of shutter speeds.
Aperture and shutter speed are inversely co-related. If the aperture is large, more light comes in and hence shutter needs to remain open for a short time. This means, you can hold the camera in your hand and click a crisp shot. But, if the aperture is small, you need to have a large shutter speed so that equivalent amount of light comes in for a good shot. you need to hold the camera steady during this duration. this is where Image Stabilization comes in.
3. image stabilization:
some of the good cameras have Optical image stabilization. this means, the lens assembly actually rests on a gyro and moves to compensate for small shakes that occur when you try to hold the camera steady. some cheaper cameras and cell-phones also have Digital image stabilization which is less powerful and is software-controlled. Go for a camera with optical image stabilization.
4. ISO
ISO rating is the sensitivity of the "film" or capture element, in this case, the camera's sensor. A higher ISO is more sensitive to light. So again, if you take image at ISO 100, your shutter speed would be, say, X. If you now increase the ISO to 800, your shutter speed will be MUCH less than X because the high ISO compensates for the less light coming in because of a quick shutter speed.
So, in places where FLASH is not allowed (e.g. Louvre), you need to bump up the ISO so that you can shoot with a shutter speed that is comfortable enough to shoot with the camera in your hand. If you have a TRIPOD, this is not an issue as the camera will be held steady by the tripod.
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