Digital cameras: Casio, Canon, Panasonic...?

lukeandmar

I had a Casio 10MP Exilim (got it at Halloween). Had it for less than 3 months, and the lense got stuck in the out position (just as I was going to snap a photo)- and wouldn't go back in. That being said - I had to return it.

Now, I have store credit to buy a camera...

These are the ones I can choose from (within my budget):

The same Casio 10MP Exilim (give it another try) OR

Canon Powershot A650 IS (12MP)

Canon Powershot SD850 IS (8MP)

Panasonic DMC-FZ18 (8MP)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55 (8MP)

Any advice out there?

I have two kids under the age of two and I use my camera for them mostly. Lots and lots of pics, action shots, quick photos, and a lot of short video...

PLEASE HELP! Any advice would be appreciated!!!

thanks!

Answer
I'd personally choose a Canon for its reputation and its position as a leader. However, considering these cameras are within the same price range, they have pretty much the same set of features so any would do. The Panasonic DMC-FZ18 looks very nice and is probably the best bet in there since it's a "bridge" camera, in other words a cross-over between compact P/C and a digital SLR. It SHOULD give you better performances than compact point and shoots cameras (i.e. less delay between shots, better resolution because of its larger sensor, better noise control etc.) good luck!

what is the best digital camera brand?

murder.dea

Answer
I LOVE my Canon PowerShot A620. It's a 7.1 mp camera which takes awesome still shots, and just as awesome video. Great for home and everyday use. Easy to take on vacations and you can take some really artistic/creative photos too. A great all-around camera. My 35mm cameras are Canon too, and I still love and use it. .

I had a Sony, and I gave that to my daughter, and purchased the Canon PowerShot A610 for my teenage son. The Canon A610 is exactly like my A620, but is a 5 mp digital camera. They both take GREAT pictures, but my favorite thing about the camera, is the vari-angle LCD screen. You can even hook it up to your tv and see your pictures/video on whatever size screen you have. It's pretty neat on the big screens! (The necessary cords come with it). It is very easy to use, and a camera you can grow with. http://www.usa.canon.com
Go to 'products' to 'consumer products' to lead you to the cameras.

Our A610/A620 has a setting, call "kids&pets". Typically you use these on the subjects that usually has a hard time keeping still. But I also use this setting when taking pictures of my soccer team during game play. I've also taken pictures of my kids, nieces and nephews jumping in the air, a la cheerleader jumps, with great results. Lag time is very, very, very minimal. (e.g. delay from pressing button to actual camera capturing the shot). This is just one of the many settings the camera has to offer and you can also manually set and program your own settings.

For ease of point and shoot, just choose the setting in which you're taking pictures of, (i.e. indoor, outdoor, nighttime, portrait, fireworks, snow, beach, and 'auto' [automatic]), and it'll adjust accordingly the proper exposure/settings. And it even has an 'underwater' mode to use, but that's if you purchase the special housing for the camera. (I don't have the housing. I'll wait to save up or find it for very inexpensive). If you get more experience or for the experienced, you can manually choose exposure and settings like the old 35 mm.

I'm a bargain hunter. I purchased both NEW Canon this late spring 2006 on line. My son's was under $200 and mine was $204. Just Google (or Froogle) or Yahoo! Search any Canon model, and then see which merchant has the best price with those low price websites and order on-line. The price is waaaay better than going physically to the stores. If you need it right away, just upgrade the shipping. It's still cheaper than buying at the stores. No matter what model camera you're searching for, better prices are on-line.

I don't know if you'll find this model (A610) at the stores. They have newer models, the A630 (8mp) and the A640 (10mp), they boast more mega-pixels and ISO settings. But 5mp, more than suffices for most users. What I did was physically touched and feel the camera at the store, then go on-line to purchase. But if you prefer to purchase at the stores, some good places are Best Buy, Wal Mart and Target. Suprisingly enough, they have good selection at Wal-Mart and Target.

Here is the link if you'd like to check out the specs on these models and other Canon cameras: http://www.usa.canon.com
and go to 'products' to 'consumer products' to lead you to the cameras. It tells you what the camera has and what it looks like up close.

While you're searching on-line, you'll also find many reviews on these cameras. All with many positives things to say about the camer and you can also find information on these cameras in Yahoo! Tech http://tech.yahoo.com/rc/digital-cameras...

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digital camera?

sinajon1

I want to buy new digital camera ,because i had 3 but no luck this time i need to be more careful my bughet is about 300 to 400 hunderd and i need something not big so i can carry all the time , and very nice picutres so i can use these picutres in my website too. please help me with that and let me know what can i buy best for my buget, thanks

Answer
If youâre looking for a point & shoot, user friendly digital camera, I have to say, I like Canon. Nothing against other the other brands. I prefer Canon based on personal experience and their reputation.

Consider the Canon PowerShot models, the A630 or the A640. These compact models have helpful pre-set shooting modes that you choose for the particular picture situation you are about to shoot. Like: auto(matic), portrait, nighttime, landscape, indoor, snow, beach, kids & pets (subjects that wonât keep still), and more⦠You can also be creative with these models, where you can choose special FX settings as you are shooting a pictures and have the option to program/set your own manual setting, so check the specifications. You should bear in mind, with physical size of the camera, (subcompact/slim/flat vs. compact), you compromise features that are available on the compact/slightly larger models.

I own the Canon PowerShot A620. My favorite feature of this model is the vari-angle (flip and twist) display/LCD screen. It protects the screen when not in use, and helpful for odd angle shots. Especially if you want to take a picture of yourself, or yourself with others. Picture taking is instant! I have found lag time is not an issue, with this camera, compared to my first digital camera. They now have an updated version of my A620⦠the above mentioned A630 and A640. Here is a review and its features (keep scrolling to see the vari-angle screen), up close and personal:
http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/canon/powershot_a630_a640-review/index.shtml

Here is where I go to shop on-line for the best price for digital cameras. (Which I found to have considerable better prices than going locally to your nearest digital camera dealer). Just type in your camera model in the âsearch keywordâ: http://lowpricedigital.com/category.asp?master_category_Id=1000 Buy soon or check daily, for prices changes daily amongst merchants. Also check if the camera is being sold ânewâ or ârefurbishedâ.

If youâd rather buy from the store, check the usual places, Best Buy, Circuit City, Wal-Mart, Target, and camera stores. Even consider Office Max, Office Depot, CostCo/Samâs Club---any store with a camera department.

I hope you have better luck this time!

Kids Digital Camera With Charger?

pcary2000

Do you know of any digital camera that is appropiate for kids but has a battery charger instead of AA batteries? That is the only gift my years old girl wants. She has a special talent on taking pictures but I don't want to spend my whole salary buying batteries.
Thanks a lot.

Answer
The all time winner bargain compact digital camera is the Canon 8.0 megapixel PowerShot SD1100[IS] with an added 2- gig memory card which when set in the manual mode for "Vivid" colors and videos at 30 fps in 320 dpi format provides killer images and videos under low light conditions. It's especially good for low-light concerts. The macro feature is superb for taking closeups of small butterflies, insects, etc. It currently sells for $150 at fotoconnection.com:

http://www.fotoconnection.com/p84349-canon-powershot-sd1100-is-8mp-digital-camera-3x-optical-zoom.html
Here are sample pictures from another website:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-media/product-gallery/B0012YC7AE/ref=cm_ciu_pdp_images_all

Good luck!

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canon digital cameras?

Q. hey i've been looking to find a new digital camera. i love taking pictures of things whether it's my friends and me or flowers. i want something w/ nice zoom and that makes good quality pics. i also would like a canon camera...i think they're really good. can anyone tell me a nice canon digital camera that isn't too much money? i mean something below like 400...300 would be my highest probably! i like slim and small so that it fits in my purse and i also said that i like nice zoom...any ideas? thnx :-)
ya well i just want something that has better zoom than the crappy sony one i have now! i'd be happy w/ 4 or 5x zoom it doesn't have to be like 10x or whatever! i need better zoom because i take closeup photos of flowers and other things like that...i think i'm pretty good
but the sony makes the pics come out all fuzzy and everything...my dad's works much better
plus i'm going to france w/ my school in two years when i'm in tenth grade so i'd want something small and not too big so i can put it in a little purse or something

Answer
I LOVE my Canon PowerShot A620. It's a 7.1 mp camera which takes awesome still shots, and just as awesome video. Great for vacation and home use. A great all-around camera.

I had a Sony, and I gave that to my daughter, and purchase the Canon PowerShot A610 for my teenage son. The Canon A610 is exactly like my A620, but is a 5 mp digital camera. They both take GREAT pictures, but my favorite thing about the camera, is the vari-angle LCD screen. It is very easy to use, and a camera you can grow with.

I'm a bargain hunter. I purchased both NEW Canon this past late spring. My son's was under $200 and mine was $204. Just Google or Yahoo! Search for Canon A620, then for the merchant with the best price, and order on-line. The price is waaaay better than going physically to the stores. If you need it right away, just upgrade the shipping. It's still cheaper than buying at the stores. No matter what model camera you're searching for, better prices are on-line.

One of my favorite settings our A610/A620 has is,called "kids&pets". Typically you use these on the subjects that usually has a hard time keeping still. But I also use this setting when taking pictures of my soccer team during game play. I've also taken pictures of my kids, nieces and nephews jumping in the air, a la cheerleader jumps, with great results. Lag time is very, very, very minimal. (i.e. delay from pressing button to actual camera capturing the shot).

I don't know if you'll find these models at the stores. They have newer models, the A630 (8mp) and the A640 (10mp), they boast more mega-pixels. But 5mp, more than suffices for most users. What I did was physically touched and feel the camera at the store, then go on-line to purchase.

Here is the link if you'd like to check out the specs on these Canon cameras: http://www.usa.canon.com
and go to 'products' to 'consumer products' to lead you to the cameras. Check out the zoom on this and other Canon models.

While you're searching on-line, you'll also find many reviews on these cameras. All raving about the camera. You'll also find information on these cameras in Yahoo! Tech.

Hope this helps.

about digital camera canon A610?

reza_sadeg

Answer
The Canon Powershot A610

combines 5 megapixels, 4 x optical /4x digital zoom and a flip-out and twist 2" LCD screen. Use in easy point and shoot mode, or assume full manual (creative) control.

This camera offers a comprehensive range of versatile shooting modes, high speed start up, fast auto focus and superior image quality.


Available now.

What's in the box?

Canon Powershot A610 Digital Camera
Wrist Strap
4 x AA Alkaline Batteries (not rechargeable)
USB Cable
AV Cable
16mb Secure Digital Card (approx 6 photos)
Instructions
Software

Full Specifications of the Canon Powershot A610 (from Canon Australia)

CCD:

Size:

1/1.8 inch

Effective Number of Pixels:

Approx. 5.0 MP

Total Number of Pixels:

Approx. 5.3 MP

Filter Array:

Primary colour filter (Bayer)

Image Processor:

Processor:

DiG!C II

Lens:

Focal Length (optical):

7.3(W) - 29.2(T)mm

35mm film equivalent:

35 - 140mm

Maximum Aperture:

f/2.8(W) - f/4.1(T)

Construction:

8 elements in 7 groups(including 2 aspherical lens)

Optical Zoom:

Approx. 4x

Digital Zoom:

Approx. 4x

Max Combined Zoom:

Approx. 16x

Focusing Method:

TTL Autofocus
9-point AiAF/1-point AF*
*Focusing frame move as desired or fixed to centre
Manual focus available, AF Lock available.


Focusing Range of the Canon Powershot A610:

Normal:

45 cm - infinity

Macro:

1 - 45 cm (W), 25 - 45 cm (T)

Manual focus:

1 cm - infinity (W), 25 cm - infinity (T)

Control/Balance:

Light Metering Method:

Evaluative, Centre-weighted average, Spot* Metering frame: fixed to centre or linked to AF frame, selectable.

Exposure Control Method:

Program AE, Shutter speed-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Manual

Exposure Compensation:

± 2 stops in 1/3-stop increments

White Balance Control:

TTL White Balance

White Balance Modes:

Auto, pre-set (Daylight/Cloudy/Tungsten/Fluorescent/Fluorescent H), Custom

Shutter Speed :

15 - 1/2500 sec.

Sensitivity (Equivalent Film Speed):

Auto / ISO 50 / 100 / 200 / 400 equivalent

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder:

Viewfinder:

Real-image optical zoom

LCD Monitor:

2.0 inch Low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT colour LCD

Flash:

Flash Modes:

Auto*, On*, Off (* Red-eye Reduction is available.)

Flash Range Normal:

45 cm - 4.2m (W), 45 cm - 3.0 m (T),

Flash Range Macro:

25 - 45 cm (macro) (at ISO equivalent:Auto)

Selectable Shooting Modes:

Shooting Modes:

Auto / Creative zone: P, Tv, Av, M / Image zone: Portrait, Landscape, Night scene, Stitch Assist / Movie / Special Scene Mode: (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Underwater, Indoor, Kids and Pets, Night Snapshot)

Photo Effects Mode:

Vivid, Neutral, Low sharpening, Sepia, Black & White

Continuous Shooting of the Canon Powershot A610:

Normal:

Approx. 2.4 shots/sec.
Large/Fine mode, when LCD monitor is turned off]


Image Recording Format:

Image File Format:

Design Rule for Camera File System,
DPOF Version 1.1 compliant


Still image:

JPEG (Exif 2.2 compliant)

Movie:

AVI Image data: Motion JPEG

Sound annotation/Audio Data:

WAVE (monaural)

JPEG Compression Levels:

Superfine / Fine / Normal

Recording Pixels - Still Images:

Large:

2592 x 1944

Medium 1:

2048 x 1536

Medium 2:

1600 x 1200

Small:

640 x 480

Recording Pixels - Movie Images:

Large (VGA):

640 x 480 15 fps

Medium (QVGA):

320 x 240 30/15 fps

Small (QQVGA):

160 x 120 15 fps

Still Image Storage Capacity (with supplied memory):

Large:

Large/Super Fine 11 images
Large/Fine 20 images
Large/Normal 40 images


Middle:

Middle1/Super Fine 17 images
Middle1/Fine 32 images
Middle1/Normal 63 images
Middle2/Super Fine 28 images
Middle2/Fine 51 images
Middle2/Normal 97 images


Small:

Small/Super Fine 109 images
Small/Fine 168 images
Small/Normal 265 images


Movie Storage Capacity (with supplied memory):

Movie Large (VGA):

640 x 480 Approx. 14 sec 30fps
[max. approx. 30 sec. per recording]


Movie Middle (QVGA):

320 x 240 Approx. 21 sec 60fps
[max. approx. 3 min per recording]


Movie Small (QQVGA):

160 x 120 Approx. 1 min 24 sec 15fps
[max. approx. 3 min per recording]


Frames Per Second:

15 or 30 depending on resolution

Other Operations of the Canon Powershot A610:

Playback Operations:

Single / Index (9 thumbnail images) / Slide Show / Movie Special Replay - Next frame, Previous frame, Fast forward, Rewind, First frame and Last frame / Magnify (2x - 10x) / Auto vertical and horizontal image orientation with Intelligent Orientation Sensor / Still histogram display.

File Operations:

DPOF - Print Order/Image transfer, Movie - unnecessary scenes can be erased. Sound Annotations - max. record/play time is approx. 60 sec

Direct Printing:

Yes

PictBridge:

Yes

Print/Share Button:

Yes

ID Photo Print:

Yes (with compatible Canon Compact Photo printers)

Movie Print:

Yes (with compatible Canon Compact Photo printers)

Camera Settings:

Start-up image/Start-up sound/Shutter sound/Operation sound/Self-timer sound

Menu Languages:

22 languages (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Portuguese, Greek, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Thai and Japanese)

Self-timer:

Approx. 2 sec. or 10 sec. count-down or Custom

Interface:

Computer I/F:

USB

Video Output:

PAL or NTSC selectable

Audio Output:

Monaural

Memory Storage:

SD Memory Card / MultiMedia Card

Supplied Memory:

16MB

Supported Operating Systems of the Canon Powershot A610:

PC:

Windows 98 (including SE)/ME/2000 SP4/XP (SP1, SP2)

Mac:

Mac OS X v10.2 - v10.4Inclusions

Software:

Canon Digital Camera Solution Disc

Power Source of the Canon Powershot A610:

Battery:

AA Alkaline battery (x4) or AA rechargeable NiMH battery (x4) (NB-2AH is recommended)

Optional Charger/AC Adaptor:

CBK4-200 / Adaptor Kit ACK-800 (contains Compact Power Adaptor CA-PS800)

Shooting Capacity (full charge):

LCD Monitor On:

Approx. 500 shots by AA NB-2AH NiMH batteries (CIPA standard)
Approx 350 shots by AA Alkaline batteries (Panasonic) (CIPA standard)


LCD Monitor Off:

Approx. 1200 shots by AA NB-2AH NiMH batteries (Canon measuring standard)

LCD Monitor Off 1500 shots by AA Alkaline batteries (Panasonic) (Canon measuringstandard):

Replay:

Approx. 300 min. by AA NB-2AH NiMH batteries

Dimensions / Weight of the Canon Powershot A610:

Temperature:

0 - 40 °C

Humidity:

10 - 90 %

Dimensions (W x H x D):

104.8 x 66.0 x 49.1mm (ex protrusions)

Weight:

Approx. 235g (camera body only)

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Digital cameras: Casio, Canon, Panasonic...?

lukeandmar

I had a Casio 10MP Exilim (got it at Halloween). Had it for less than 3 months, and the lense got stuck in the out position (just as I was going to snap a photo)- and wouldn't go back in. That being said - I had to return it.

Now, I have store credit to buy a camera...

These are the ones I can choose from (within my budget):

The same Casio 10MP Exilim (give it another try) OR

Canon Powershot A650 IS (12MP)

Canon Powershot SD850 IS (8MP)

Panasonic DMC-FZ18 (8MP)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55 (8MP)

Any advice out there?

I have two kids under the age of two and I use my camera for them mostly. Lots and lots of pics, action shots, quick photos, and a lot of short video...

PLEASE HELP! Any advice would be appreciated!!!

thanks!

Answer
I'd personally choose a Canon for its reputation and its position as a leader. However, considering these cameras are within the same price range, they have pretty much the same set of features so any would do. The Panasonic DMC-FZ18 looks very nice and is probably the best bet in there since it's a "bridge" camera, in other words a cross-over between compact P/C and a digital SLR. It SHOULD give you better performances than compact point and shoots cameras (i.e. less delay between shots, better resolution because of its larger sensor, better noise control etc.) good luck!

what is the best digital camera brand?

murder.dea

Answer
I LOVE my Canon PowerShot A620. It's a 7.1 mp camera which takes awesome still shots, and just as awesome video. Great for home and everyday use. Easy to take on vacations and you can take some really artistic/creative photos too. A great all-around camera. My 35mm cameras are Canon too, and I still love and use it. .

I had a Sony, and I gave that to my daughter, and purchased the Canon PowerShot A610 for my teenage son. The Canon A610 is exactly like my A620, but is a 5 mp digital camera. They both take GREAT pictures, but my favorite thing about the camera, is the vari-angle LCD screen. You can even hook it up to your tv and see your pictures/video on whatever size screen you have. It's pretty neat on the big screens! (The necessary cords come with it). It is very easy to use, and a camera you can grow with. http://www.usa.canon.com
Go to 'products' to 'consumer products' to lead you to the cameras.

Our A610/A620 has a setting, call "kids&pets". Typically you use these on the subjects that usually has a hard time keeping still. But I also use this setting when taking pictures of my soccer team during game play. I've also taken pictures of my kids, nieces and nephews jumping in the air, a la cheerleader jumps, with great results. Lag time is very, very, very minimal. (e.g. delay from pressing button to actual camera capturing the shot). This is just one of the many settings the camera has to offer and you can also manually set and program your own settings.

For ease of point and shoot, just choose the setting in which you're taking pictures of, (i.e. indoor, outdoor, nighttime, portrait, fireworks, snow, beach, and 'auto' [automatic]), and it'll adjust accordingly the proper exposure/settings. And it even has an 'underwater' mode to use, but that's if you purchase the special housing for the camera. (I don't have the housing. I'll wait to save up or find it for very inexpensive). If you get more experience or for the experienced, you can manually choose exposure and settings like the old 35 mm.

I'm a bargain hunter. I purchased both NEW Canon this late spring 2006 on line. My son's was under $200 and mine was $204. Just Google (or Froogle) or Yahoo! Search any Canon model, and then see which merchant has the best price with those low price websites and order on-line. The price is waaaay better than going physically to the stores. If you need it right away, just upgrade the shipping. It's still cheaper than buying at the stores. No matter what model camera you're searching for, better prices are on-line.

I don't know if you'll find this model (A610) at the stores. They have newer models, the A630 (8mp) and the A640 (10mp), they boast more mega-pixels and ISO settings. But 5mp, more than suffices for most users. What I did was physically touched and feel the camera at the store, then go on-line to purchase. But if you prefer to purchase at the stores, some good places are Best Buy, Wal Mart and Target. Suprisingly enough, they have good selection at Wal-Mart and Target.

Here is the link if you'd like to check out the specs on these models and other Canon cameras: http://www.usa.canon.com
and go to 'products' to 'consumer products' to lead you to the cameras. It tells you what the camera has and what it looks like up close.

While you're searching on-line, you'll also find many reviews on these cameras. All with many positives things to say about the camer and you can also find information on these cameras in Yahoo! Tech http://tech.yahoo.com/rc/digital-cameras...

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What year did digital cameras start outselling film cameras?

canon digital camera kids image

The Equali

I recently bought a film camera and was just curious - around what year did digital begin to outsell film?

I remember as a kid I had my first digital camera in 1999. I was the first at school to have one. Still, I think I mostly saw film being used until about maybe 2003.

So I assume somewhere around that time period? Early 2000's?

Answer
Youre about right.
Digital cameras started to push themselves on the market around the late 90s. just before 2000, 1997-1999. kodak was retrofitting canon dslrs so you could use the eos mount lenses.

A few years later canon released their own.

So the early 2000 seems about right. Before then, cameras were pretty much bought by serious amateurs and professionals only. Digital cameras really opened up a new market for the camera companies

I am looking for a digital camera for a hobbiest, i want to know the difference between the professional?

Blah

digital camera and just a point and shoot one. I am looking for under $500.00, anything anyone can suggest. I have looked over reviews I am NOT happy with my Kodak and wish to stay far away from them, i heard Fuji is really good anyone know?

Answer
I own a new Canon XTi and my wife owns a Fuji S5000 (a great digital for the money). The newer Fuji S series comes with so many up-dated features they are ture value for your money, the S9000 (or maybe S9100) is their top model for around $500. Check out the demos through www.bhphotovideo.com and you can also read other reviews and compare against other makes & models.

I have been doing business with B&H for more then 25 years, never a problem, a great Professional staff on hand.
Professional's use Digital SLRs with 10+MP, most kids/youth & Parents buy small point n shoot Digital Cameras. Hobbyist, etc, will pick a DSLR.

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What is the best digital camera for traveling?

canon digital camera kids image

Brittany

I love the digital camera I have now, its an Olympus that's super tiny and takes great pictures during the day, however it takes horrible pictures at night even though its has special settings! It still works fine for a 4 year old camera BUT I will be studying abroad next semester and I would like to take pictures at night as well as the day!! I'm looking for a small camera with high quality pictures. I'm also on a budget so I want the most value for my money! Any suggestions??

Answer
Cameras with the best image quality aren't always the best travel cameras.
I think the following criteria are important for travel cameras :
* Low cost (in case of damage, accidental loss or theft).
* Light weight
* Wide angle lens.
* High zoom ratio.
* Good low light performance
* Waterproofing.
* Cold weather performance.
* battery life
My choice is Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with
3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001SER460?ie=UTF8&tag=digitsy-post3-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001SER460
It's a very good camera for traveling. Both in and out of water. I was a little nervous
to put this in water. I just got back from Hawai. Where I put it in all kinds of water
and depths and it worked perfectly! There areso many types of scene selections such as Sunset, Beach, Landscape, Kids and Pets, Aquarium, Indoor, Night and Underwater. I have got some great photos with this. The battery life is great. Video quality and audio is great too. I love this camera.

What kind of professional digital camera should I get ?

sjchristia

am looking to buy a very good professional digital camera. I have been thinking of taking up photography as a hobby. Mostly photos of my childrens lives, family events, etc. Yet I have no clue as to what kind of camera is best for what I want to do. I was thinking of going for Nikon, Cannon or possibly a Sony one. I am also looking to spend between $500 - $700. I want it to be versatile and durable, because I am not sure if I will be able to afford another one any time soon. Thanks in advance.

Answer
The marketplace calls "professional'"cameras something different - you want what they would call an entry level or enthusiast d-slr (a digital camera that you can exchange lenses and other parts) or a "superzoom."

The problem with all the slr's is that they look "pro," meaning big, not something you can put in even a large jacket pocket. Olympus, another company, makes the smallest quality one available, but Canon, Nikon, and Sony all make excellent quality cameras too.

Here are a couple of links to facts on these kinds of cameras.

If you are looking to spend $500-$700 and not spend anymore, get a good superzoom. It is almost as good as an slr plus a couple of interchangeable lenses in most situation and everything is "all-in-one".

If $500-$700 is to buy the foundation of a photographic system that you will continue to invest in, get an slr. like on of these:

Olympus 510 or 520

Canon XSI or XS (wait a couple months, the price will drop on the XS)

Sony 300 or 350 (a little bigger than the others but a cool flip out screen that's great for catching kids without them realizing they are being photographed).

Make sure the camera has Image Stabilization or Shake Reduction (same thing). It will give you many more non-blurry pictures, automatically.

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I am looking for a digital camera for a hobbiest, i want to know the difference between the professional?

canon digital camera kids image

Blah

digital camera and just a point and shoot one. I am looking for under $500.00, anything anyone can suggest. I have looked over reviews I am NOT happy with my Kodak and wish to stay far away from them, i heard Fuji is really good anyone know?

Answer
I own a new Canon XTi and my wife owns a Fuji S5000 (a great digital for the money). The newer Fuji S series comes with so many up-dated features they are ture value for your money, the S9000 (or maybe S9100) is their top model for around $500. Check out the demos through www.bhphotovideo.com and you can also read other reviews and compare against other makes & models.

I have been doing business with B&H for more then 25 years, never a problem, a great Professional staff on hand.
Professional's use Digital SLRs with 10+MP, most kids/youth & Parents buy small point n shoot Digital Cameras. Hobbyist, etc, will pick a DSLR.

What is a good digital camera for an 8 year old?

pookiepoo

Im looking for a digital camera for my 8 year old daughter. Nothing too expensive that can take at least 30-50 pictures and give high quality photos.One with some good reviews as well. It doesnt have to be a professional kind. Thanks.

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I'd recommend one of the entry level Canons or Kodaks. You can get either one bundled with a printer so she can print at home.
The Fisher Price camera is mediocre at best, and is designed for little kids, An eight year old should be able to handle and care for a real camera, with a bit of teaching and supervision.

Memory cards (especially the SD) are pretty cheap now. You may find a package that includes a bigger memory card, but get at least a 256 or a 512mb.

Your daughter is sure to have fun!

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