[mhthegoblin]

Hi,

I'm after a digital camera. Doesn't have to be too special beyond a) a high resolution (12MP minimum) and b) reliable and likely to last a while. I'm looking into this - http://ubuyhardware....a---Silver.aspx - do you guys think it'd be appropriate? Any suggestions of an alternative?

Thanks in advance!

[Peterkorse12]

Hey its looking good. At what price did you get it? Really it has some very good features. I also have a camera but it is not better than yours. I visited your link and saw that it has one extra feature than mini one and that is Dual Image Stabilization.

[jonathan888]

spambot probably - single post with link and no reply :P

[mhthegoblin]

I'm no spambot :) thanks for the reply peterkorse12!

[Highlander]

Hey, mhthegoblin

With regard to cameras, you have a wide verity of competitive companies. Nikon and Canon being the more popular of them. But you also have Olympus, Sony, Pentax, as well as many others with great products not to be overlooked.

So, the first question would be,are you looking for a point and shoot, a super-zoom or perhaps a DSLR? The next is how much are you willing to spend?


Are you looking to pick up Photography as a hobby? Or, are you already an avid photographer looking to upgrade? Or are you just looking to have a camera on your person for that every-now-and-again photo with friends? Do you like to have everything in one, such as you can get from a super-zoom and point and shoot, or are you looking to be a little more versatile, such as you can get from a DSLR and changing lenses?

From the photo you've posted it looks as if you're looking into point and shoots? However, there are many DSLR modals out there that cost only a fraction more, and are far superior to a point and shoot. Try looking up Nikon's D3000 or D5000 modals, or Canon's Rebel XS and XSi models. They're a great way to introduce oneself to a DSLR and digital shooting, while feeling like you have something solid in your hands. And, being entry level DSLR models they won't break the bank, like the upper Nikon D700, D3s or Canon's 1D and 1Ds models will.


Of course If you just want something compact that you can carry around everywhere, nothing beats a point and shoot.

Now with regard to Megapixels. One tends to think that the higher the megapixels the better the Camera.

This is a myth.

As you probably know megapixels simply refer to the size of the photo once it has been shot, or more commonly its resolution. The higher the megapixels, the higher the resolution and more you can size up a photograph and still retain clarity. But one has to ask the question, do I really need a digital camera that can blow up to billboard proportions? And if so, you're probably looking at getting a Medium-Format camera instead. My Camera is 12 megapixels, but I normally only shoot at 5 megapixels. I don't need the photographs to be exceeding large, and lowering the megapixel count allows you to get more shots on the SD card, and in the end aren't you getting a camera to take more shots? =)

What you should look for, and what I look for in a camera is a good, high quality imaging sensor. The better the imaging sensor the better, and more detailed your photos will be. A high megapixel count means nothing if your photos are always blurry or the colours just don't come to life, or you just can't seem to quite get into focus.

I suggest looking up a website called Cameralabs. That website has great information about cameras as well as comparisons with other brands. It will help you make the decision as to what type of camera will best suit your lifestyle.

Hope this helps!

[AniMercury]

I'll add to the above by pointing out that, in standard resolution prints and size (4x6 up to 8 1/2 X 11) the human eye cannot discern the difference between a 6 Megapixel Camera and a 10 Megapixel Camera (our eyes just aren't that good), so, for most people, a Medium camera is just fine.

[roburtvigr]

I think you chosen nice camera but Highlander explain very nice detail about camera. I really dont know all this things about it. and your this post really increase my knowledge and post more information like this.

[jonathan888]

If you really want to get serious with a digital camera you want to buy one that has all kinds of manual options - the sort of stuff you can do on an SLR. BUT, plan on spending at least half your camera budget on a good lens and filters. I can't overemphasize that a good zoom lens and filters are essential for shooting well.

Here's a good jumping off point to get started:

http://photo.net/equ...tal-slr-system/

[evernic]

not a bad choice.