what digital camera is a lot like the canon rebel but cheaper, with the lens and everything?

Em

i was looking for a camera that would be less than a canon rebel!! but i really like the rebel!! but it is way too expensive!! i am looking for a kit that has the lens included in it.

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What do you consider "way too expensive?" I ask because new DSLRs start at about $450. And if you like the Canon Rebel, you should know there are three current Rebel models. The XS, XSi and T1i. The XS is the cheapest and is sold for about $500 with the 18-55mm IS kit lens. The T1i is the newest and most expensive Rebel at about $750 with the same kit lens. With the exception of shooting video, the Rebel XS can do almost everything the T1i can do and use all the same lenses.

As someone else mentioned, there's also the Nikon D40 if you can find any remaining in stock. These were selling for a about $450 with an 18-55mm kit lens. The D40's replacement, the D3000 sells for about $550 with an 18-55mm VR kit lens. There's no difference in quality between Canon and Nikon. Which is better boils down to personal preference when you actually handle the cameras in person. I've shot both all my life and I like both. I currently shoot Canon but will also happily recommend Nikon.

You should also know that Olympus, Pentax, Sony and others offer DSLRs as alternatives to the more common Canon and Nikon brands. Occasionally, these cameras will be cheaper than Canon or Nikon by a few dollars at any given price range but, even Pentax's cheapest entry level cameras start at about $450 with an 18-55mm kit lens which is no cheaper than the cheapest Nikon or Canon with a rebate. (Canon is offering rebates on certain cameras through January 2010)

Check http://www.adorama.com or http://www.bhphotovideo.com for prices. These are two of the best known online retailers of DSLR cameras. There is also http://www.keh.com which is one of the biggest online dealers of used cameras.

What is the best digital camera out there?

Shroomy

I am looking for a really good digital camera that an amateur like myself can easily use.
I prefer something from Canon, Nikon, or Samsung, but I'm not too picky about the brand.
The price doesn't matter as long as it's not too expensive.
It needs to be something that doesn't die right away, and I would like it to be pretty small.

Thanks!

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I would suggestion these are good quality digital cameras (take good pictures, good of megapixel, good zoom, small) and inexpensive :

Canon PowerShot SD1400IS : 14.1 MP, 4x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom, 2.7-Inch LCD, 720p HD movie shooting capability plus HDMI output, Smart AUTO intelligently selects from 22 predefined settings, New scene modes such as Miniature Effect and Fisheye Effect Low Light mode for dimly-lit situations, etc. (Announced : February, 2010)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0035FZJJ4?ie=UTF8&tag=garnavgpsrev-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0035FZJJ4

Canon PowerShot SD780IS : 12.1MP, 3x optical zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilizer, 2.5-inch LCD, Record video in beautiful high definition, Face Detection Self-Timer, Intelligent Contrast Correction, Red-eye Correction, etc. (Announced : February, 2009)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001SER47Y?ie=UTF8&tag=garnavgpsrev-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001SER47Y

Nikon Coolpix S570 : 12MP, 5x wide-angle Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens, 2.7-inch high-resolution LCD, 4-way VR image stabilization system, Scene Auto Selector and Smart Portrait System, etc. (Announced : August, 2009)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002KANX84?ie=UTF8&tag=garnavgpsrev-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002KANX84

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 : 14.1MP, 10x optical zoom Sony G-Lens, 3.0-inch LCD screen, HD Movie mode (720p), Capture breathtaking images in Sweep Panorama Mode, iAuto automatically optimizes camera settings, Smile Shutter technology automatically captures a smile, etc. (Announced : February, 2010)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0033VKKB2?ie=UTF8&tag=garnavgpsrev-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0033VKKB2

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looking for a digital camera?

Milkshaaak

can anyone tell me the best make to get?
and possible a website?
I am looking to do shots outside, i want a very good focus and good zoom, thanks for your help.

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Recommend Canon PowerShot SX200IS .
I'm giving it a 5 Star rating - is it perfect however! No, but for MY needs, it great.

Pro's:
1) Great picture quality - generally speaking indoor pictures are pretty good, noise low on anything below 400ISO, comparable to my Canon G7, much better than my Sony T500, as good - if not better than my old Panasonic TZ5. Outdoor - outstanding - what you would expect from a Canon, sharp, clear, good color, nicely exposed. Have not fooled around with manual settings, but nice to have.
2) I like the design and find it easy to hold (no slippage in my big fat fingers!). Other cameras make it easy for you to hold your finger over the mic or flash, but not here.
3) Flash - I do not mind the pop-up. No big deal for me! Works good too!
4) Menu's are pretty easy to navigate - no problem here.
1) HD Video - I really like the quality of the video, nice wide screen playback on my 40" Samsung HDTV and looks great on the desktop. Playback is easy and smooth, no problem. (not diggin' the digital zoom - see my cons). Codec actually works with my Windows Media Player without any hick-ups or wiggles. It's not perfect (like "Sunrise Earth" HD quality), but pretty nice for taking shots of the kids and grandkid, etc. Again, plays nice on the HDTV. Sound quality is only mono, but SOOOO much better than the Panasonic TZ5 (my deal breaker for the TZ5) it's no comparison. The Sony T500 beats them both for sound quality - it's stereo! Remember, during video you can NOT optically zoom this camera, but you can digitally zoom - it's not great, but will get you a little closer if you need.
6) IS - works great
7) Zoom nice and smooth - focus is fast and accurate.
8) Battery - pretty good - seems to last me the day - I bought an extra just in case.
9) Auto Focus works like a charm, even in low light - no problem here.
10) Macro looks great - took some beautiful shots of flowers and roses in my backyard.
11) Easy to carry around - not to big, not to small either - just right!
12) Overall quality and "feel" is nice! Seems well built and should hold up to many outings with the kids and hiking around.

Cons:
1) No optical zoom with the Video. If this camera was able to optically zoom, it would be as good as it gets for a point and shoot with HD Video! Come on Canon - what's up with that!!!! Panasonic can do it -why can't you! Do you want your customers to jump ship when the new Panasonic TZ7 comes out??????? If SOMEONE could.......please, please, please, hack this and help me. Maybe Canon will do some kind of firmware update and allow optical zoom. I can put up with the motor noise of the zoom for this ability!!!!!!!! While you're at the firmware hack - if you could disable the flash pop-up that would be nice too!
2) Indoor shots a bit soft, but just about all P&S's are, the SX200 is pretty darn good though.
3) In the Auto mode, the camera automatically (hence "auto" mode) picks the setting it thinks it needs for the best shot. For example, if you real close to an object, it will automatically switch to Macro, then turn back to other modes if you take another shot - this process takes a little time (maybe a second or two) to switch. I do not mind because that is what is supposed to do, it just takes a "learning curve" understand what is happening.

Canon PowerShot SX200IS
12.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints
12x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer; 28mm wide-angle lens
HD movie shooting capability plus HDMI output
3.0-inch LCD screen; Face Detection, Blink Detection
Compatible with SD/SDHC, MMC/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus
Price: $349.95

Do digital cameras have a unique imprint so that you could tell if a picture was taken from a specific camera?

woodruff10

I have a Canon ZR 850 / ZR 830 Digital Video Camcorder that takes still photos. My camera was stolen and I know who took it but do not have any proof. This woman posted some pictures on myspace that she took with my camera. Is there a way to tell one camera apart from others? When I right click on her pictures it will show the properties with I thought might have something. Also I bought my camera off of my Dell credit so there is record that I originally purchased the camera.

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Most newer model cameras have the serial number embedded in the exif data. If you have original images on your computer from the camera that was stolen you should be able to retrieve the Serial Number of the camera that they were made with, this would be reasonably good evidence that you once had possession of that particular camera.. Then all you have to do is find an image posted with extended exif data that you suspect was made with the stolen camera and you should be able to see the Serial # of the camera used and compare them to those you made. You may need to get an exif reader/editor if your photo editor doesn't show the data you are looking for. Google exif to find free viewers & editors.

HOWEVER, there are programs that allow people to hack most of the exif data. So what you will probably want to do is make sure YOU have pictures with the serial number that match the ones being posted and then contact the police and have them investigate because it is much harder for someone to change the serial number of the physical camera. It may be on a printed label or sticker on the camera that can be altered or removed BUT the number is ALSO embedded in the firmware of the camera.

HTH, Good luck.

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