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Chris · 07-01-2006, 09:11 PM

The wife wants a camera for still photo's and action shots of our daughter

Something with a real fast reaction time would be perfect

not trying to spend a mini fortune
i know about allt he canon rebel's and all those common ones

any hidden gems around that shoot fast that wont break the bank?

Not needing 8megapixels either

Chris · 07-01-2006, 09:44 PM

cameraaa questionnn

Double L · 07-01-2006, 10:16 PM

I broke the cover on my old one and Im looking at newegg at the canon a620 for just a point and shoot basic camera. No clue if that helps at all, but newegg is good with their reviews at least to shop until somebody has some experienced advice for you. Good luck!

Cash · 07-02-2006, 08:53 AM

Lots of digital cameras from a reputable company

Scootermuze · 07-02-2006, 09:36 AM

Kodak Easy Share would probably do for her needs.. Also has the printer dock..
4 mp, and to 1/2000 shutter speed...

Chris · 07-02-2006, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scootermuze

Kodak Easy Share would probably do for her needs.. Also has the printer dock..
4 mp, and to 1/2000 shutter speed...

scooter thanks man that is what i was lookin for
my sister in law uses that and says she has no problem taking pictures and hardly any delay on the shutter

Chris · 07-02-2006, 10:37 AM

also please keep suggestions comin

any cameras that i can buy extra lenses n stuff for - for different effects

Zuss · 07-02-2006, 10:43 AM

check out:

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0509/05092901fuji_f11.asp

oh, you want a cam where you can exchange lenses...that would require a D-SLR....

and wouldn't be cheap...by no means

the best bang for your bucks would be a pentax DSLR like

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0509/05092901fuji_f11.asp

hova · 07-02-2006, 10:45 AM

sony dsct9 is ok

CamsLord · 07-02-2006, 10:45 AM

u can get a NICE camera at like 4-5megapixels for $200-$300

Zuss · 07-02-2006, 10:47 AM

Shit, wrong link....for DSLRs (like the rebel XT) check out

http://dpreview-cnet.com.com/Pentax_...-cnet&tag=4014

best bang for your buck imho...

but keep in mind that DSLR photography is entirely different compared to compact digital photography

Chris · 07-02-2006, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zuss

Shit, wrong link....for DSLRs (like the rebel XT) check out

http://dpreview-cnet.com.com/Pentax_...-cnet&tag=4014

best bang for your buck imho...

but keep in mind that DSLR photography is entirely different compared to compact digital photography

hmm any exp. with that camera ?
Really need it for action shots I guess
trying to take pictures of a 17 month old is so easy task hehe
but the reviews dotn seem to shabby

tony286 · 07-02-2006, 11:03 AM

http://www.panasonic.com/consumer_el...eras/lumix.asp

Zuss · 07-02-2006, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris

hmm any exp. with that camera ?
Really need it for action shots I guess
trying to take pictures of a 17 month old is so easy task hehe
but the reviews dotn seem to shabby

I own the *istDs (which is a lot like the *istDL) and I have to say that autofocus isn't that bad, the Digital rebel seems to be better on that behalf, but I havn't had any problems. But low light situations are difficult for the autofocus....that's true.

Keep in mind that by buying a DSLR you have to keep buying lenses to get the most of you camera. That's not cheap. But with a Pentax camera, you can buy cheap lenses on ebay, because analogue lenses still work with digital SLRs from pentax.

But if you just want to take pictures of your 17 month old, you're better off buying a compact camera. It's easier and faster to handle, and pictures look good "out of the box". With DSLRs you have to work on each picture to make it look good. You have to sharpen it, to add contrast and color etc.....

High Quality compact digital cameras do take good pictures nowadays. If you don't plan on using it for professional photoshoots, I highly recommend getting a smaller cam.

A compromise would be a "bridge" camera, a crossbread of DSLR and comapct...something semi-professionell. Sony DSC-R1 would be an example for such a camera. Still not as fast as DSLRs, but offers higher ISO, better picture quality and top-notch lens....

gooddomains · 07-02-2006, 11:34 AM

there are just too many cameras available today

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Double L Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: US Posts: 349	I broke the cover on my old one and Im looking at newegg at the canon a620 for just a point and shoot basic camera. No clue if that helps at all, but newegg is good with their reviews at least to shop until somebody has some experienced advice for you. Good luck!

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