Ok, I have been looking for a new camera for months now. For some reason I can't seem to decide what to buy. Cannon vs. Nikon. DSLR vs. Full Body. Do I really want to fork out that much money?
Many of you may know Mike and knows that he shakes (don't worry nothing is wrong with him), so whenever he takes the picture it is usually blurry. So image stabilization is very very important. I also have a kid that DOESN'T sit still for pictures so I need something with a quick shutter speed and that doesn't have a lag time. I also need video because pictures can't capture some precious moments (when Grant decides that he wants to dance with his movie or when he decides that he wants to work out with me in the morning).
So here is where you can help: What camera do you use? Advantages and Disadvantages.
14 years ago
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I adore my camera! But find I need two of them. I have a Canon Rebel that takes the most amazing pictures ever and I am in love with it. But it is also quite big to lug around and also does not do video. So I find that I need to have a second camera as well. I have the Canon Elph because it's small enough to take with me everywhere, takes decent pictures and has the video capabilities on it. Of course after using the Rebel, I'm a little dissappointed in the picture quality of the Elph.... but it's just not practical to take the Rebel everywhere!
Not sure if that helps but that is my 2 cents!
Lachelle
I also have the Cannon Rebel....awesome camera...REALLY worth every penny. It has been great for me to start learning with there are sooo many possibilities. No video so I also have a second Camera which is the Canon PowerShot SD790...."elph" It does really great video...and surprisingly takes great pictures. It's a great investment...if you read the manual and understand the settings you can make it do some of the same things that a rebel can do. (longest comment EVER) Hahaha good luck:)
I just had this discussion with my husband today! My camera suuuuucks but I don't have the time/money/engergy to do the really fancy (Cannon Rebel?) stuff. . . . so I will be checking your comments for good advice! Sounds like the elph is a good one?
1st of all, did you ever get my package? I never heard anything so I wondered if it ever made it. :)
We have 2 camera's just like Lachelle. For basically the smae reasons. Our Nikon DSLR is amazing & does take great photo's fast...but is HUGE/heavy. The other is a Canon A590 IS(image stabilizer). It also takes fairly nice pics, but not fast by any means & they sometimes can be blurry even w/IS. It, however, does video. And nice video at that. Good Luck!
btw, our Costco has a wonderful asst. of camera's for generally a great price.
Kristy, yes, I did get your stuff and have been meaning to email or call you about it. But as you can see I haven't. I LOVED it. I have already put the disney page to use. I actually used it the week that I got it.
I love my Canon powershot SD1100 IS (also a digital Elph as has been mentioned above). I had an older version before that got stolen and found the newer versions take even better pics than SD790. It is really good for unstable pictures- I take a lot of on the go pics in Europe on buses and while running around and it is great. It is also really good for video!
If you're still looking, I'll offer my two cents. First I must state for the record that I own a Canon Rebel XT and enjoy it most of the time. I say most of the time because, there are times when I wish it weren't so bulky and times when I wish it would take sharper images, but the latter is probably my fault.
My first piece of advice is to go with a brand that has been in the camera business and focused on the camera business a long time. That means Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Pentax and the like.
Now as for a DSLR or not there are a few things to consider. DSLRs are basically instant-on and have indistinguishable shutter lag. That is something you will not find in a point-and-shoot, even the very high-end ones. Some of the most recent crop of entry-level DSLRs do offer movie modes (and HD to boot), namely the Nikon D5000 and the Canon Rebel T1i. Now neither of these cameras has built-in image stabilization in the camera, Canon and Nikon DSLRs only have image stabilization in the lens. However both of these cameras come with image-stabilized lenses. Other DSLRs from Olympus, Pentax, and Sony offer built-in image stabilization and there are a lot of point-and-shoot cameras that have it as well.
Another question to ask is do other family members have a Canon, Nikon, or other DSLR? I went with Canon because my brother owns a Canon DSLR and it's been nice to borrow his lenses when we're together. If you're taking photos for a special occasion, you can rent Canon and Nikon lenses from Tempe camera. I rented two high-end lenses for Michelle's sister's wedding. I rented a $1600 lens for $25 a day. It was worth it. You wouldn't be able to do that with a point-and-shoot.
My personal recommendation would be to go with the Nikon D5000 or Canon Rebel T1i. Both meet all the requirements you mentioned. Michelle and I find our Rebel XT is great for shots around the house and is versatile enough to fit all our needs. It's just a bit tiresome to lug it around on long hikes or take it to places that are wet.
Finally, go down to Best Buy or Fry's Electronics and hold a few cameras in your hands. Play around with them for a few minutes to see if you like it.
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