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Which Panasonic DMC?
Published (2009-11-26 13:40:00)
The FZ35 has a longer optical zoom, is quicker focusing and may be better in low light than the ZS3. Both are very good cameras.
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clueless shutterbug
Published (2009-11-26 13:09:00)
Whoa Nelly! Instead of plunging straight to an expensive DSLR my suggestion would be a step-wise approach. Get a SLR-like ultrazoom first. Examples would be: Canon SX20 IS http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/d...powershot+sx20 Fujifilm S200EXR http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/d...inepix+s200exr Which can handle wildlife and just about anything else you want to shoot. Get a year or two with this camera under your belt as your Photog Bootcamp....
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Waterproof p&s cameras
Published (2009-11-24 20:45:00)
I was looking at the Panasonic cameras and I noticed their waterproof line... Are there any waterproof cameras under $200 that produce sharp indoor pictures? If not, what would be the price range for a good waterproof point and shoot camera?
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What camera should I buy? - Page...
Published (2009-11-25 20:24:00)
I was comparing the D3000 to the Canon XS/XSi. These seem to be on the same "level" regarding price and features. I guess my question is whether the Canon has the exposure bracketing that you mention the Nikon at that "level" does not have.
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Nikon D40 vs. D3000?
Published (2009-11-26 00:45:00)
I don't know if I'll make it easier for you to choose. After all, the 2 cameras are very similar in capability and price. I like the handling of the D40 better - it feels more balanced, but this is very subjective. One disadvantage of the D40 is that it is only 6 MP. This probably doesn't matter to most people, but it is a difference. If I had to choose, I'd go on price. Whichever one is on sale when I need/want it...
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Please help!
Published (2009-11-19 22:52:00)
Re: Please help! Thank you for your help, Right now. i have a Kodak Z812 and i like it alot, but it decided to die on me >_> maybe I will get a cheaper camera for the trip and save up for a DSLR for later. do you know of a good starter DSLR?
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Best digital camera to buy
Published (2009-11-19 20:59:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by Andy Stanton The two DSLR's you're looking at should meet your needs well. Other good DSLR's in the same price range are the Pentax K2000, the Nikon D3000 and the Olympus E520. Thanks so much,the Nikon D3000 looks good!
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Low-Budget HD Video?
Published (2009-11-22 16:42:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by Andy Stanton I'd choose the Panasonic. It's the better camera in many respects including optical zoom, wide angle ability, image quality, macro focus range, minimum shutter speed and flash range. Also the Panasonic uses SDHC memory cards rather than Sony's memory sticks. Keep in mind, though, that the ZR1 is considerably more expensive than the Sony W290. I was looking at the Panasonic ZS3 o-o ZR1?...
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clueless shutterbug
Published (2009-11-26 14:04:00)
Thanks! I will spend some time there. I really appreciate the link. I so want to just take gloriously pretty photos to enjoy and share online with friends. Grainy, poorly defined photos are just not good enough. I expect to purchase the camera early Januray after all the dust settles on Christmas. SO keep feeding me any information you think is helpful. (And you have the patience for...smile) Sincerely, Jenee'
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Latest active threads on What Camera Should I Buy?::
Started 5 days, 13 hours ago (2009-11-23 23:26:00)
by Andy Stanton
If you don't mind changing lenses, I recommend getting the best DSLR camera you can afford, along with a general purpose "kit" lens and a fine long zoom lens. Many DSLR's come in a package that includes a long zoom lens.
Some possibilities are a Canon 7D, Nikon D300S, Pentax K7 and the Sony A850.
All four are excellent cameras that will take superb pictures for you.
All except the...
Started 3 days, 12 hours ago (2009-11-26 00:48:00)
by Andy Stanton
First of all, eliminate the FZ28. You can't find new ones at a good price and the FZ35 is a newer version and it's better and cheaper. The ZS3 is a fine camera as well - it's the FZ35 in a smaller package with less zoom.
There's another camera that's similar to the above two - the Panasonic ZR1. It's a slimmed down version of the ZS3 with a bit less optical zoom. It's also cheaper than the...
Started 4 days, 14 hours ago (2009-11-24 22:42:00)
by Andy Stanton
The D3000 is geared towards users who are DSLR newbies. It has a feature called "Guide Mode" that you can select on the mode dial on the top of the camera. As stated in DCR's review of the D3000:
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Switching to the Guide mode prompts a menu that will allow you to use the multi selector to select a shooting scenario you want, click on it, and then it will take...
Started 6 days, 19 hours ago (2009-11-22 17:26:00)
by Andy Stanton
For serious photography you need a camera with full manual control options. There are two basic types of cameras in this category - digital single lens reflex cameras (DSLR's) and sophisticated point and shoots.
DSLR's have the best picture quality, largely because they use the largest sensors. DSLR's are larger and heavier than point and shoots. They also have interchangeable lenses. Many...
Started 5 days, 13 hours ago (2009-11-23 23:46:00)
by Andy Stanton
All newer cameras have "scene" modes and auto modes that will pick the best "scene" setting for you (a very nice feature, though you can still pick the scene mode on your own).
Canon's " Elph" cameras are very quick and take excellent pictures. I particularly like the SD1200 IS and the SD960 IS. The SD960 IS is a better camera overall and takes HD movies (the SD1200 IS takes VGA movies), but ...
Started 5 days, 11 hours ago (2009-11-24 01:31:00)
by KCook
For manual control I really like this one -
http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/d...owershot+sx 120
Kelly Cook
Started 4 days, 14 hours ago (2009-11-24 22:51:00)
by Andy Stanton
The top two waterproof cameras are the Panasonic TS1 and the Canon Powershot D10. Both are priced between $200 and $300.
Started 4 days, 14 hours ago (2009-11-24 22:49:00)
by Andy Stanton
Also take a look at the Panasonic Lumix cameras. Panasonic makes excellent long zoom cameras that are reasonably priced - see the ZR1, ZS1, ZS3, FZ35.
Started 4 days, 19 hours ago (2009-11-24 17:54:00)
by Andy Stanton
Both cameras probably have a video mode with 640x480 resolution and 320x240 resolution at 30 fps. The lower resolution video will upload video more quickly.
Of the two cameras I'd go with the Fuji since it received many good user reviews on the Amazon website.
Started 5 days, 13 hours ago (2009-11-24 00:01:00)
by Andy Stanton
The Sony W220 is an OK camera and if your heart is set on Sony it's not a bad purchase.
But consider the Nikon S220 and Panasonic FS7, that are about the same price as the Sony but I think take pictures that are sharper and better overall.
Here are some sample pictures to compare:
FS7
http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=panasonic%20fs7&w= all
S220
http://www.flickr.com/cameras/...
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Hot threads for last week on What Camera Should I Buy?::
Started 6 days, 19 hours ago (2009-11-22 17:26:00)
by Andy Stanton
For serious photography you need a camera with full manual control options. There are two basic types of cameras in this category - digital single lens reflex cameras (DSLR's) and sophisticated point and shoots.
DSLR's have the best picture quality, largely because they use the largest sensors. DSLR's are larger and heavier than point and shoots. They also have interchangeable lenses. Many...
Started 4 days, 14 hours ago (2009-11-24 22:42:00)
by Andy Stanton
The D3000 is geared towards users who are DSLR newbies. It has a feature called "Guide Mode" that you can select on the mode dial on the top of the camera. As stated in DCR's review of the D3000:
Quote:
Switching to the Guide mode prompts a menu that will allow you to use the multi selector to select a shooting scenario you want, click on it, and then it will take...
Started 5 days, 13 hours ago (2009-11-24 00:12:00)
by Andy Stanton
If you can afford the Canon SD1200 IS (Ixus 95) or the Panasonic FS15 or FS7, I prefer them over the cameras on your list. Of the five cameras on the list I'd pick the Nikon S570 before the others, with the Sony second, Nikon S203 third, Olympus FE4000 next and Kodak M340 last.
Started 1 week ago (2009-11-22 07:49:00)
by Andy Stanton
The Panasonic ZR1 is a bit more expensive than the Sony W290 but has more optical zoom (8x) and shoots HD video. Other cameras within your price range that have an even longer optical zoom and HD video capability are the Panasonic ZS3, Canon SX200IS, Sony DSC H20, Kodak Z950, and the Samsung HZ15W.
Started 5 days, 11 hours ago (2009-11-24 01:31:00)
by KCook
For manual control I really like this one -
http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/d...owershot+sx 120
Kelly Cook
Started 5 days, 13 hours ago (2009-11-23 23:26:00)
by Andy Stanton
If you don't mind changing lenses, I recommend getting the best DSLR camera you can afford, along with a general purpose "kit" lens and a fine long zoom lens. Many DSLR's come in a package that includes a long zoom lens.
Some possibilities are a Canon 7D, Nikon D300S, Pentax K7 and the Sony A850.
All four are excellent cameras that will take superb pictures for you.
All except the...
Started 6 days, 6 hours ago (2009-11-23 07:19:00)
by Andy Stanton
In my opinion the best all around small cameras in your price range are the Canon Ixus 95 (SD1200 IS) and the Panasonic FS15. The Canon is the quicker camera. The Panasonic has more optical zoom and a better movie mode. Both are small and take very good pictures but neither has HD video capability.
If you must have HD video, the Canon Ixus 100 (SD780 IS) is a small camera that can often be ...
Started 3 days, 12 hours ago (2009-11-26 00:48:00)
by Andy Stanton
First of all, eliminate the FZ28. You can't find new ones at a good price and the FZ35 is a newer version and it's better and cheaper. The ZS3 is a fine camera as well - it's the FZ35 in a smaller package with less zoom.
There's another camera that's similar to the above two - the Panasonic ZR1. It's a slimmed down version of the ZS3 with a bit less optical zoom. It's also cheaper than the...
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-11-20 15:15:00)
by Andy Stanton
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Is there such a camera or do I have to decide between optical zoom and ruggedness?
The answer is the latter. High zoom cameras are not made with particular attention paid to ruggedness or water resistance.
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I like an optical viewfinder as LCD displays can sometimes be useless outside....
Started 6 days, 6 hours ago (2009-11-23 07:09:00)
by Andy Stanton
The Canon Rebel XS and XSi are DSLR's. They don't come with a long zoom lens - only a 3x lens range. Also they don't have video capability.
The Canon SX20is and Panasonic FZ35 are excellent ultrazooms with long zoom lenses and HD video. Another excellent ultrazoom with HD video is the Sony HX1. The Olympus SP590UZ has the longest zoom capability of any ultrazoom, though it has only VGA ...
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