Digital Cameras!!!?

chad g

ok...i have recently been interested in digital photography and i have been wanting a digital camera for a loong time...so my mom finally agreed to get me one for christmass [[whitch is a long time away]] but i have no idea how to choose what kind of camerea i should get!! I know that i have to look at a lot of different thingd like megapixels and stuff like that...but honestly...i have no clue what im looking for...and im only a kid...so i dont want to be confused about all of the technecial stuff!!

Does any one have any advice or personal opinions about what kind of camera i should get???

Oh...and if it helps any...i live in columbus. ohio...so i may depend on what i get by what store i can get it from!!

Please Help!?


~Chad

Answer
Hey! Iâm a kid too! If kids like us, we MUST get a camera with image stabilization. Very few cameras with a cheap price has image stabilization. And I really advice you to go for Canon A570 IS.

It has the advanced Canon Optical Image Stabilization and has one of the best processors in the world, Digic III (3). It has a 2.5â screen and a proper viewfinder. It also can put in extra lens and a slave flash. Its f-stop is also considered good around its class (f/2.8).

This allows more light to go in to the lens in low light conditions. This is called aperture. It also has shutter and aperture priority.

Its Specs :

7.1 MP
O.I.S
SD Memory Card
AA Batteries
4x Optical Zoom

And so onâ¦.

Digital camera/photography question?

amy

I want to start teaching myself photography because i cant afford to take a class in it. My question is, what is a really good digital camera for that....good quality but i am a college kid on her own so i'd like to keep the price low. Also, what do people use to edit photos for example make some things color in a black and white picture? Is it just photoshop?

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For camera's......... the Fuji range of Digital Compacts do a pretty good job, but of course you can't change the lenses or stick filters on them.
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_reviews/fuji_a500.html
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2007_reviews/fuji_a700.html
http://www.steves-digicams.com/pr/fuji_02222007_a820-a900_pr.html
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2007_reviews/fuji_f20.html
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_reviews/fuji_f30.html

The next step up would be the Super-Zoom / Ultra-Zoom offered by Fuji + Olympus..... which are a sort of half way between a Digital Compact + a Digital SLR (like used for serious photography, but not as costly)........ I believe you can get a few accessories like filters for them, but can't use different lens on them.... which is kinda a good thing because I've heard that Digital SLR's can get a build-up of dust + other crap where the camera & lens connect to each other, and eventually need sending away for servicing as a result.
Here's the reviews for them:
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_reviews/fuji_s5200.html
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2007_reviews/fuji_s700.html
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2007_reviews/fuji_s6000fd.html
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_reviews/sp500.html
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2007_reviews/sp510.html
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2007_reviews/sp550.html
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2005_reviews/s9000.html
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2007_reviews/s9100.html

To edit Photo's, there isn't just photoshop.... there's a huge choice out there..... some are free, some aren't... here's a few of them:

Picture Publisher 10
http://www.amazon.com/Picture-Publisher-10-Digital-Camera/dp/B00005Q5IN
This is what I use..... mine came free with the Webhosting package I use.

Paint Shop Pro
http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite/us/en/Product/1155872554948
Demo versions often to be found on Magazine CD-ROM's, or older versions given away free on them.

PICASA
http://picasa.google.com/
A free one, made by GOOGLE (not tried it myself)

SERIF Photoplus 6
http://www.freeserifsoftware.com/software/PhotoPlus/default.asp

GIMP
http://www.gimp.org/
Freeware... GNU public licensed

Adobe Photoshop CS3
http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/index.html
This one is a little bit pricey

Adobe Photoshop Elements
http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshopelwin/
A not quite as pricey version

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What kind of camera should I buy?

kellidasco

I really want to buy a new camera. I am not a professional photographer (obviously) I do like to take picks and will be taking some classes for photography in the near future. I am very serious about getting into this. I take pictures of my kids all the time and a friend has asked me to shoot her wedding in August. My limit is 1200$.

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In new cameras, look for a viewfinder (LCD invisible in bright sun), optical (not CCD) image stabilizer, and check battery prices. High mega pixel settings take longer to process and may not be needed unless required for very large pictures. Maximum print size for a 3 mega pixel setting is 8 x 10 inches. Click links below for more details.
http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=398&pq-locale=en_US&_requestid=2039 ...
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/mpmyth.htm ...

Just saw this Canon A590IS camera at Best Buy and Radio Shack. Think it is a great camera and a best buy. It has a viewfinder, optical image stabilizer, auto focus, and uses NiMH rechargeable batteries.
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/A590IS/A590ISA.HTM ...
http://bountii.com/deal-1523871-canon-powershot-8-0-megapixel.html ...

For expanded wide angle or telephoto capabilities, the A590 IS is compatible with Canon's accessory lens adapters: A small button next to the lens bezel is actually a latch; press it and you can remove the bezel ring, exposing a bayonet mount for accessory lenses. Canon offers the WC-DC52 0.7x wide-angle lens, the TC-DC52A telephoto lens, the 250D 52mm closeup lens separately, along with the LA-DC52G adapter to mount them on the camera. (Note that the wide, tele, and macro lenses all need the LA-DC52G adapter to mount them to the camera. The lenses won't work by themselves.)

There is no one particular place to get great buys, but you may see something above that really helps you find the best buy. Click on the second link in the information above for an example then search for your camera of choice at the upper left. Camera prices at this link change often.

There are so many cameras out there it is difficult to say which is best. The second source link will be very helpful as it list most of the cameras out there with prices. The following information should help you know what to look for in a camera.

What gives a camera its picture quality?
The short answer is that it is mostly the skill of the photographer that produces high quality pictures. The lens and camera are very important, but the ability to set the scene, adjust the cameras settings, and hold the camera very still or use a tripod with auto or remote shutter actuation when required is what gets the great pictures.

Lots of great camera tips in this link.
http://www.danscamera.com/Learning/going_digital/#resolution ...

Check this (Almost DSLR) FUJIFILM S1000fd camera - FinePix 10.0-Megapixel Digital.
Life time Warranty (Parts & Labor).
Wide-angle shooting, a 12x optical zoom and picture stabilization mode combine in this camera for exceptional shooting performance, even at a distance. Plentiful scene modes, autofocus and automatic white balance controls make this camera a snap to operate. You may be able to find it on the Internet for a lower price.
http://bountii.com/search.php?item=S1000fd ...
http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=3514&review=fuji+finepix+s1000 ...

This could be the best slim line camera with a viewfinder. It's PINK!
http://shopping.yahoo.com/p:Sony%20Cyber-shot%20DSC-W150%2FR%20Digital%20Camera:1995337750;_ylc=X3oDMTB0bjZzaWNuBF9TAzk2NjMyOTA3BHNlYwNmZWVkBHNsawNlbGVj ...
http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=3462&review=sony+cybershot+w150 ...

My camera has 5.2 mega pixel, but I use 3 most of the time because it gives great results, is faster, and takes less memory. Also, it only has a 3 x optical zoom and 7 x digital zoom. I never use the digital zoom because making pictures larger works better on the computer. This is an old camera, but everyone is impressed with the quality pictures it takes ... like magic.

Check with the Geeks in several stores and compare prices. Once you select a camera, read all about it in the owner's manual. You can view owners manuals at this link, but will need to Login. http://www.retrevo.com/s/digital+camera ...

The source links show most of the cameras out there with prices and make digital cameras work better with help on cleaning camera and battery electrical contacts.

What camera lens is best for pet photography?

blanco

I love the photography on this website: http://www.shinepetphotos.com

Can you tell me what lens she uses?
Does she increase the exposure?
Does she blur out the edges of the photo using photoshop or is it done with the camera?
How can I achieve the same look with a Canon XSI?

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The photographer is using all different focal lengths. If they have been shooting since they were a kid then they probably have an arsenal of lenses. According to her blog she is currently using the Canon EOS 5D Mark II. Now that the digital market has matured and prices have fallen I think you will find most pros making the transition to FF. Your client deserves it.

I would guess that she is commonly using a 24-70mm f/2.8 and a 85 f/1.8. Perhaps the occasional 50mm f/1.4

She is blurring and vignetting digitally but she is doing it in camera as well. Depending on the look she is after.

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