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Title: Digital Camera Advices
Post by: emn1964 on November 23, 2009, 11:31:56 AM
I'm about to buy a new digital camera and, since the advices in the flat screen tv thread were helpful, I thought I'd ask you guys.  So, what should I buy?  I need a camera that will take low light pics and one that will capture a little motion (my current camera takes a blurry pic even with the slightest movement).  And, even though I am a multi-millionaire like the rest of you guys, I don't want to spend an arm and a leg.
Title: Re: Digital Camera Advices
Post by: lovemonkey on November 23, 2009, 11:34:47 AM
First off, a compact or a DSLR?
Title: Re: Digital Camera Advices
Post by: Captain Equipoise on November 23, 2009, 11:36:53 AM
I'm about to buy a new digital camera and, since the advices in the flat screen tv thread were helpful, I thought I'd ask you guys.  So, what should I buy?  I need a camera that will take low light pics and one that will capture a little motion (my current camera takes a blurry pic even with the slightest movement).  And, even though I am a multi-millionaire like the rest of you guys, I don't want to spend an arm and a leg.

Hehehe, touche...

are you looking for a little pocket camera or full on DSLR ??

if you just want a little pocket one, I don't think there's anything that can match the little Canon Elph's
like this:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Canon+-+PowerShot+12.1-Megapixel+Digital+ELPH+Camera+-+Black/9230539.p?id=1218063557398&skuId=9230539&st=canon%20elph

these things are ridiculously good, crisp..Canon has the best small camera's you can buy, and the prices are pretty damn good as well,

If you want a full on DSLR I would recommend Nikon, only because I shoot Nikon and for higher end bodies I think they are better then the Canon Rebel's/EOS, but that's personal preference, you can get something nice like a D90x for around a grand.
Title: Re: Digital Camera Advices
Post by: emn1964 on November 23, 2009, 11:44:03 AM
Looking for a pocket camera, not a DSLR.  thanks for the advices Capt. Eq, I'll look at that one.
Title: Re: Digital Camera Advices
Post by: Captain Equipoise on November 23, 2009, 11:48:11 AM
Looking for a pocket camera, not a DSLR.  thanks for the advices Capt. Eq, I'll look at that one.

To be completely honest, I don't think you can find a better compact/cheap camera, they seriously make some amazing little camera's, the pictures are just stunning, vivid, full of color, contrast...they don't look washed out or grainy like other cheap/compact camera's (samsung, panasonic, kodak, olympus, etc.)

Title: Re: Digital Camera Advices
Post by: lovemonkey on November 23, 2009, 11:48:36 AM
Looking for a pocket camera, not a DSLR.  thanks for the advices Capt. Eq, I'll look at that one.

OK, hope you find what you're looking for. In general though DSLR's outperform compacts in all aspects and since you were specifically looking for something shoot with in low light a dslr would be your best bet, but the prize tag and size can of course be huge cons.
Title: Re: Digital Camera Advices
Post by: Captain Equipoise on November 23, 2009, 11:51:32 AM
OK, hope you find what you're looking for. In general though DSLR's outperform compacts in all aspects and since you were specifically looking for something shoot with in low light a dslr would be your best bet, but the prize tag and size can of course be huge cons.

Not to mention all the extra gear associated with them, grip, extra battery packs, flash, extra lenses, filters, flash diffuser..pretty soon you're carrying a backpack full of gear..
Title: Re: Digital Camera Advices
Post by: lovemonkey on November 23, 2009, 11:56:24 AM
Not to mention all the extra gear associated with them, grip, extra battery packs, flash, extra lenses, filters, flash diffuser..pretty soon you're carrying a backpack full of gear..


LOL tell me about it!! I try to leave as much gear as possible back home so I don't have to carry around that shit with me. I try to keep it simple with my dlsr+grip, flash, 17-55mm/2,8 and my 80-200/2,8. I used to carry all the lenses and crap with me but you usually end up never using it.
Title: Re: Digital Camera Advices
Post by: emn1964 on November 23, 2009, 11:58:33 AM
Not to mention all the extra gear associated with them, grip, extra battery packs, flash, extra lenses, filters, flash diffuser..pretty soon you're carrying a backpack full of gear..


yeah, that's way too complicated for me.  really looking for simplicity but that takes a quality picture.
Title: Re: Digital Camera Advices
Post by: Captain Equipoise on November 23, 2009, 11:59:50 AM
LOL tell me about it!! I try to leave as much gear as possible back home so I don't have to carry around that shit with me. I try to keep it simple with my dlsr+grip, flash, 17-55mm/2,8 and my 80-200/2,8. I used to carry all the lenses and crap with me but you usually end up never using it.

All you really need in a good kit... also maybe a good prime/macro lens :D but that's if you're hardcore.
Title: Re: Digital Camera Advices
Post by: Princess L on November 28, 2009, 02:52:54 PM
Just came across this article on Yahoo ~

http://customsites.yahoo.com/financiallyfit/finance/article-108224-3273-3-tips-for-buying-the-perfect-digital-camera?ywaad=ad0035

Tips for Buying the Perfect Digital Camera
Title: Re: Digital Camera Advices
Post by: BayGBM on November 28, 2009, 02:57:49 PM
I'm about to buy a new digital camera and, since the advices in the flat screen tv thread were helpful, I thought I'd ask you guys.  So, what should I buy?  I need a camera that will take low light pics and one that will capture a little motion (my current camera takes a blurry pic even with the slightest movement).  And, even though I am a multi-millionaire like the rest of you guys, I don't want to spend an arm and a leg.

If you want real advice on digital cameras I suggest you peruse the database and reviews here
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs.asp
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/

This site has detailed information on all current cameras for sale as well as many used/discontinued models.
Title: Re: Digital Camera Advices
Post by: lovemonkey on November 28, 2009, 03:02:41 PM
If you want real advice on digital cameras I suggest you peruse the database and reviews here
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs.asp
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/

This site has detailed information on all current cameras for sale as well as many used/discontinued models.

Jesus christ dpreview. That site is filled with pixel-peeping nerds. There is some solid information on that website but don't get too caught up in the technicalities.
Title: Re: Digital Camera Advices
Post by: Fatpanda on November 28, 2009, 03:03:59 PM
I'm about to buy a new digital camera and, since the advices in the flat screen tv thread were helpful, I thought I'd ask you guys.  So, what should I buy?  I need a camera that will take low light pics and one that will capture a little motion (my current camera takes a blurry pic even with the slightest movement).  And, even though I am a multi-millionaire like the rest of you guys, I don't want to spend an arm and a leg.

why not get a decent mobile on contract  ;)

i have a samsung omnia i8910 - it takes hd movies and 8m pics.  8)
Title: Re: Digital Camera Advices
Post by: Mr Nobody on November 28, 2009, 03:44:46 PM
I would buy the Polaroid ;D
Title: PowerShot S90?
Post by: HTexan on November 29, 2009, 08:02:21 AM
What do you guys think of the PowerShot S90? It seems like a sweet P&S cam.


bbing related, which would make a bber like better? ;D
Title: Re: PowerShot S90?
Post by: 240 is Back on November 29, 2009, 08:02:51 AM
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Title: Re: Digital Camera Advices
Post by: HTexan on November 29, 2009, 12:05:55 PM
i got a sx10 is, that thing is bulky. I thinking about buying the s90 or Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3.
Title: Re: Digital Camera Advices
Post by: stuntmovie on November 29, 2009, 12:18:42 PM
Some great advice here but when you decide on the camera you want, go to Cnet.com and let that site find you your best deal.