Winged Whe
First of all I am a PHD user of cameras (Push Here Dummy) (I don't want to deal with changing of lenses, focusing, backlighting, etc.) I have 2 kids in sports (soccer, gymnastics, basketball & football). They are often far away in the middle or on the other side of the field and of course in action! I want to be able to take quality CLOSE UP pictures with PHD function - good, fast, self-focusing zoom function an absolute must, and multiple fast repeating shots. So what are the best ones out there - I am not made of money so I would like to stay well under $1,000 while maintaining quality of picture and product performance. Anyone who has the experience to advise on what the aspects are to consider with regard to zoom capabilities/multi-frame shots and/or pinpoint a couple of selections would be greatly appreciated. (We have 7.0 mega pixel purse size camera, but its zoom while O.K. for nearby photos is O.K. just won't cut it for the sports!)
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Unfortunately, the only cameras that can truly catch any action shots are exactly what you said you do not want. A DSLR camera with interchangeable lenses is really the only cameras that don't have perceptible shutter lag. I know of no point and shoot camera that does not have shutter lag from a half second or worse.
DSLR cameras are really modified film cameras so all the digital image related maters are dealt with after the sensor is exposed. Point and shoot cameras do a whole list of things after you press the shutter release and before the exposure is actually made.
Unfortunately, the only cameras that can truly catch any action shots are exactly what you said you do not want. A DSLR camera with interchangeable lenses is really the only cameras that don't have perceptible shutter lag. I know of no point and shoot camera that does not have shutter lag from a half second or worse.
DSLR cameras are really modified film cameras so all the digital image related maters are dealt with after the sensor is exposed. Point and shoot cameras do a whole list of things after you press the shutter release and before the exposure is actually made.
Best digital camera with manual controls (DSLR?) for a beginner and information on using a manual camera?
PixdeeArti
I have been taking photos for years with a nice point and shoot. I think I have developed a good eye for content, but it is time to actually have good equipment to go with it. There is only so far PhotoShop can take you if the original is not high quality. My point and shoots are a Minolta Dimage Z2 and a Olympus Stylus 770Sw for underwater. I have a few lenses for the Dimage that have helped, but I think I am ready for the next level.
I need advice on two things 1) Best entry level manual control digital camera - possibly a DSLR - at the best price for what you get (prefer under $1000 if possible) 2) Best book and/or other information about f stops, exposure, etc. that you need to know for using these types of cameras.
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Nikon D80.
The D40-60 range is cheaper but it doesn't autofocus with all Nikon AF lenses, a significant flaw.
Get the kit lens to start, or better yet the 18-70.
Here's the book:
http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Cameras-Photography-Dummies-Computer/dp/0470149272/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1203206299&sr=8-2
You should also stock up on books by Cartier-Bresson, Avedon, Ansel Adams and the other greats.
HTH
V2K1
Nikon D80.
The D40-60 range is cheaper but it doesn't autofocus with all Nikon AF lenses, a significant flaw.
Get the kit lens to start, or better yet the 18-70.
Here's the book:
http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Cameras-Photography-Dummies-Computer/dp/0470149272/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1203206299&sr=8-2
You should also stock up on books by Cartier-Bresson, Avedon, Ansel Adams and the other greats.
HTH
V2K1
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