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Looking for Macro / Overall Nice...
Published (2009-11-08 23:26:00)
The Sony H20 is a fine camera but there are a few things you should be aware of. One is that the camera is 38mm at the wide end, which isn't very wide. In contrast, the Panasonic FZ35 is 27mm at the wide end, which gives you more flexibility. Another issue is that the H20 has a maximum aperture of f3.5, compared to the f2.8 in the Panasonic. This limits the ability of the H20 to let light in, which means that it must shoot at higher...
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Point&Shoot, Budget: 200$ -...
Published (2009-11-04 14:31:00)
Re: Point&Shoot, Budget: 200$ Sure, I'll do. I'm going to be on a trip the weekend, so a good occasion to test the camera.
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Recommendations of either Sony...
Published (2009-11-08 21:50:00)
Canon SX20 IS, Olympus SP-590 UZ, Panasonic FZ35, and Sony HX1 each have slightly different features. In my view they are all decent choices. Each design handles its controls slightly differently. Find them in the store to play with for a bit and that little experience will likely cross one or two off your list. Different strokes for different folks. Kelly
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Need Help Pronto please
Published (2009-11-05 17:54:00)
Re: Need Help Pronto please Quote: Originally Posted by Andy Stanton Sorry, I can't think of any camera that would be substantially better than the Nikon P90 for macros and landscape shooting. I Thank you for changing my mind. I was using the camera wrong. And this is dialed. I do thank you again. I am pleased. Now where can I learn more about cameras and how to use them?
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Compact camera from 150$ to 250$
Published (2009-10-31 16:36:00)
Thanks a lot for your kind answers! I'll keep you in touch with my final decision. And congrats for your 4444th message!
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digital camera to take pics of...
Published (2009-11-03 16:16:00)
Hello, I am trying to buy a digital camera to take pics of the kids. multiple/action shots, outside/ indoor etc. I have a 21month old girl and a 7 month old boy (yeah busy mom). I need something not too big, not too expensive (in the $100 to $180) price range. Budget * 100$ to $200 (or little more) not too pricy having two small kids in day care and in pampers is not cheap lol... Size * Not too big or too small Features How many megapixels...
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Nikon D3000 for product shots?
Published (2009-11-04 13:25:00)
Re: Nikon D3000 for product shots? Hi Thanks for the tips. The camera I have myself at the mo is canon a620 - really old now I would probably guess! Do you really think the non DSLR cameras that you mentioned will be as good as the D3000? I have a light box but no lights or diffuser. Any advice on those items? Thanks Louise
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looking for a new camera
Published (2009-11-04 20:37:00)
Re: looking for a new camera is that one reason why d-slr cameras take good pictures,is cause they have you good processors and sensors?
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Looking for an economical...
Published (2009-11-01 15:40:00)
Thanks. I understand where you're coming from. But would it be good to take a more variable lens approach on buying. Meaning if I have about $1,000-1,200 to spend, I would get a affordable entry level body $500 or $600, and then spend the rest to try to get an assorted 2 or 3 extra lenses. Given that how now a days entry level bodies produce great images, so do consumer level lenses these days. This way I would have a strong setup for...
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Looking to improve on old camera
Published (2009-11-03 02:17:00)
thanks for the suggestions and links, ill look into them when i get home tonight
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Latest active threads on What Camera Should I Buy?::
Started 5 months, 1 week ago (2009-05-31 17:14:00)
by Andy Stanton
The best small ultrazoom camera is probably the Panasonic ZS3 (also known as the TZ7). Here's the link to DCR's review.
http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/d...onic+lumix+ zs3
Other good small long zoom cameras are the Panasonic ZS1 (AKA the TZ6), the Canon SX200is, the Sony DSC H20 and the Samsung HZ10w (AKA the WB500).
If you're willing to explore larger long zoom cameras, there...
Started 2 days, 4 hours ago (2009-11-08 21:51:00)
by Andy Stanton
The two Canons you mentioned are kind of large and heavy, especially the SX20is. They are good all around ultrazooms, though.
Other possibilities you may wish to consider are the Panasonic ZS3 and FZ35, the Olympus SP590UZ and the Sony DSC H20.
Started 2 days, 6 hours ago (2009-11-08 20:31:00)
by Andy Stanton
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I am definitely open, but have been looking at Canon and Sony since they seem to be best for low-light.
Very few point and shoot (non-DSLR) cameras are good at no-flash pictures in low light. Sony and Canon make a couple of the good ones, as does Fuji.
The top low light cameras, from least expensive to most expensive, are the Fuji F70EXR...
Started 2 days, 7 hours ago (2009-11-08 19:40:00)
by Andy Stanton
Do you want a camera that's water and shock resistant? Should your camera have a long zoom? A small rechargeable battery? Please fill out the "Which Camera Should I Buy" sticky so that we are better able to help you.
Started 2 days, 10 hours ago (2009-11-08 16:10:00)
by Andy Stanton
Of the three cameras you mentioned, the Sony DSC H20 will take the best low light shots.
However, consider the Fuji F70EXR, an ultrazoom with 10x optical zoom that's smaller than the H20 and about the same price, which will take even better low light shots.
But neither camera will do a great job in low light from a distance when the zoom is used. That's because using the zoom decreases...
Started 3 days, 5 hours ago (2009-11-07 21:01:00)
by Andy Stanton
Some cameras that will probably be at the high end of your price range but are very good all around are the Panasonic ZR1 (8x optical zoom), Sony DSC T90 (very small and thin but doesn't have a wide angle) and the Canon SD940IS (very small and thin, excellent build quality).
Other, less expensive possibilities are the Sony W290 and the Samsung SL820, but I don't think they have the overall ...
Started 2 weeks ago (2009-10-27 21:24:00)
by Andy Stanton
If your interest is mainly excellent picture quality, the Canon G11 and S90 are probably the top point and shoot cameras. They are quite expensive though - for about the same price you can buy the Pentax K2000 or Olympus E520, two very good entry-level DSLR's that have even better picture quality than the G11 or S90.
The Panasonic FZ35 is an excellent ultrazoom but its picture quality is ...
Started 6 days, 15 hours ago (2009-11-04 11:15:00)
by agarzonie
Need Recommendations, budget $250 - $300
I'm looking to buy a new camera and need some recommendations. I'm looking for a ultra-compact to compact camera that takes good quailty pictures for general use (family functions, vacation, pets, nature....). I would like for it to be fast when taking pictures and have a higher optical zoom. Any...
Started 5 days ago (2009-11-06 01:54:00)
by musictech
One thing I guess I should add. My primary uses for the camera are for family events (christmas, birthdays, weddings, etc and both indoors and out), concerts, and around the house ( inside and out) pets and children photos.
Started 1 week ago (2009-11-03 22:49:00)
by Andy Stanton
What don't you like about the Nikon P90? It's one of the best ultrazooms around.
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I am really wanting a camera with super digital macro,
I don't know what you mean by that. The Nikon P90 takes excellent macro pics.
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When I am fishing at the beach, on the boat. ALso when I go snowboarding I can film ...
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Hot threads for last week on What Camera Should I Buy?::
Started 1 week, 2 days ago (2009-11-01 21:38:00)
by Andy Stanton
The Sony W290 is a good camera but it's not at its best in low light situations. The Canon SD1200is takes better low light pictures, in my opinion, and is within your budget.
Started 1 week ago (2009-11-03 22:49:00)
by Andy Stanton
What don't you like about the Nikon P90? It's one of the best ultrazooms around.
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I am really wanting a camera with super digital macro,
I don't know what you mean by that. The Nikon P90 takes excellent macro pics.
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When I am fishing at the beach, on the boat. ALso when I go snowboarding I can film ...
Started 6 days, 21 hours ago (2009-11-04 04:49:00)
by squeezywheezy
Hi everyone
I run an online shop and pay a photographer to take my shots. No w though I want to buy my own digital slr. I know the nikon d3000 is considered entry level but do you think it will do the job for product shots?
AN example of my current shots is here
http://thehandbagfairy.co.uk/item_5/Lena-Green.htm
I have photoshopped this to enhance it a bit too.
I ...
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-11-02 22:45:00)
by Andy Stanton
The Canon SX20is does not use a lithium ion battery - it uses 4 AA's.
The Nikon P90 is a very good ultrazoom with a very long lens and a lithium ion battery. The Panasonic FZ35 is another very good ultrazoom within your price range that uses a lithium ion battery and takes good pictures in all shooting situations. Most reviewers pick the Panasonic over the Nikon.
Started 2 days, 6 hours ago (2009-11-08 20:31:00)
by Andy Stanton
Quote:
I am definitely open, but have been looking at Canon and Sony since they seem to be best for low-light.
Very few point and shoot (non-DSLR) cameras are good at no-flash pictures in low light. Sony and Canon make a couple of the good ones, as does Fuji.
The top low light cameras, from least expensive to most expensive, are the Fuji F70EXR...
Started 1 week, 5 days ago (2009-10-29 18:55:00)
by Andy Stanton
You have several categories of cameras to consider.
One is the advanced point and shoots. There are certain point and shoots that do better in low light than others. The Fuji F70EXR is a relatively inexpensive compact ultrazoom. At its discount price of under $250, it's a pretty incredible bargain. While not outstanding at low light it's better than 95% of the point and shoots out there ...
Started 1 week ago (2009-11-03 15:54:00)
by KCook
Re: Please help.need digital camera to take pics of kids
Questions about camera selection are supposed to be posted on the Which Camera Should I Buy forum, not here in the News forum. Anyways, that is a lot of requirements for a modest price camera. The Canon A2100 IS may be as close as you can come -
http://www.digitalcamerareview....
Started 6 days, 15 hours ago (2009-11-04 11:15:00)
by agarzonie
Need Recommendations, budget $250 - $300
I'm looking to buy a new camera and need some recommendations. I'm looking for a ultra-compact to compact camera that takes good quailty pictures for general use (family functions, vacation, pets, nature....). I would like for it to be fast when taking pictures and have a higher optical zoom. Any...
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-11-02 22:39:00)
by Andy Stanton
The Panasonic FZ35 (FZ38 in the UK) is a great ultrazoom camera that takes very good pics in all lighting conditions and takes very close macros. It's somewhat less expensive than the Sony HX1 and, while similar in size, is considerably lighter in weight. Also, like the HX1, the FZ38 has a long zoom lens and full manual exposure controls. The FZ38 uses a lithium ion rechargeable battery that ...
Started 5 months, 1 week ago (2009-05-31 17:14:00)
by Andy Stanton
The best small ultrazoom camera is probably the Panasonic ZS3 (also known as the TZ7). Here's the link to DCR's review.
http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/d...onic+lumix+ zs3
Other good small long zoom cameras are the Panasonic ZS1 (AKA the TZ6), the Canon SX200is, the Sony DSC H20 and the Samsung HZ10w (AKA the WB500).
If you're willing to explore larger long zoom cameras, there...
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