Digital Camera Questions

[Pete-FWA]

Re: Re: Digital Camera Questions

Originally posted by kpagel
Aww come on, its not that scarce. You can still pick up a roll of C-41 color film at any supermarket or drug store. The real challenge is trying to find a roll of slide or black and white film.

Yes, I exaggerated on "scarce", but when a guy has to actually TRY to find it in a store vs. when it was on every endcap in electronics and on the registers, makes me wonder how much longer it will be around.

I've bought from one of our local camera shops before. All the posts have given me some ideas to consider. I'm clicking on links tonight, then I'm going to hit that shop on Saturday to see what they say and what they might sell.

Thanks everyone!

[kpagel]

Re: Re: Re: Digital Camera Questions

Originally posted by Pete-FWA
Yes, I exaggerated on "scarce", but when a guy has to actually TRY to find it in a store vs. when it was on every endcap in electronics and on the registers, makes me wonder how much longer it will be around.

I've bought from one of our local camera shops before. All the posts have given me some ideas to consider. I'm clicking on links tonight, then I'm going to hit that shop on Saturday to see what they say and what they might sell.

Thanks everyone!

For what its worth, I do all my photo gear shopping at B&H Photo and Video in NY (I don't think I can post a link due to the site rules, but Google them, you'll have no problem finding the site). They are a very reputable company, I've purchased literally thousands of dollars worth of gear there and I've never had a problem. In fact, I just recently ordered a digital camera for my sister's birthday today. I placed the order Monday morning for it, and had to have it overnight shipped so it would get here today (her birthday) and even with paying $40 in shipping, the camera and memory card package I bought was cheaper than if I would have just walked into Best Buy to purchase it.

[Accumulator]

kpagel- Heh heh, I sometimes think my wife and I help keep the lights on at B & H

Yeah, buying used is a great way to save money. Another place worth checking out is KEH. They sell all sorts of film and digital equipment and their stuff is pretty accurately described as to condition.

For info on stuff like monopods and other supports systems, look up Really Right Stuff.

[SiriusRIMZ]

I have a cheap Kodak, its fine for what I use it for, it doesn't have any bells or special features. It takes the pictures and uploads them, thats bout it, but thats all I need.

[George Wax]

I just purchased a new Cannon Power Shot SD550 Digital Elph and could not be happier incredible pictures and video. Now I just have to learn how to post pictures here on Meguiar's Online????

[RamAirV1]

I like the Canon 5D (12.8 MP full frame sensor) myself, but like kpagel says, some of the DSLRS can be pricey, as the 5D is $3,200! But you can get the excellent Rebel XT for less than a third of the price.

I'll have to try the 5D for photographing cars. The full frame sensor can come in handy there!

Canon makes very good digital cameras all across the line from DSLR down to compact digicam.

Fuji has a new digicam the E-900 that is very good also.

RamAirV1

[kpagel]

Originally posted by RamAirV1
I like the Canon 5D (12.8 MP full frame sensor) myself, but like kpagel says, some of the DSLRS can be pricey, as the 5D is $3,200! But you can get the excellent Rebel XT for less than a third of the price.

I'll have to try the 5D for photographing cars. The full frame sensor can come in handy there!

Canon makes very good digital cameras all across the line from DSLR down to compact digicam.

Fuji has a new digicam the E-900 that is very good also.

RamAirV1

An XT can be had for far less than a third of the price of a 5D if you shop well, or if you buy used. I just sold a very mint Rebel XT (very little use, practically brand new) for $600 today. I'm picking up a 20D again, its plenty of camera for what I need. I was able to play around with a 5D a couple weeks back, its a heck of a camera but its far too expensive for my needs.

Back to the topic on hand... Pete, have you decided on a camera yet?

[Five Star]

Originally posted by Desertdawg
New product suggestion......

Santa, I want one for Xmas

[Pete-FWA]

Originally posted by kpagel
Back to the topic on hand... Pete, have you decided on a camera yet?

No, I sure have not...OT at work this week, so I get home around 8 PM and haven't done one bit of shopping, with the exception of a few websites on the cameras.

[thejazzguy]

Originally posted by Shiny Lil Detlr
...does "the easiest to use" always give the best results? I don't think so. If that were the case then none of us would spend the countless hours we do rubbing, buffing, and polishing the paint with various harsh and professional use chemicals.

True, but conversely, easy to use does not automatically mean bad either. For example, ColorX is very easy to use and it gives great results.

I agree with your support of Canon. I really like the cameras they make.

[jchetty]

canon and nikon are my 2 favorite brands..

[Five Star]

Just a quick note on digital camera's

make sure which ever one you choose buy one with a higher optical zoom.

Optical Zoom is through the lens, so there is no image distortion

Digital zoom degrades the image quality

Optical zooms are far superior to digital zooms and should be one of the first things you look for in purchasing a digital camera

[jchetty]

Originally posted by Five Star
Just a quick note on digital camera's

make sure which ever one you choose buy one with a higher optical zoom.

Optical Zoom is through the lens, so there is no image distortion

Digital zoom degrades the image quality

Optical zooms are far superior to digital zooms and should be one of the first things you look for in purchasing a digital camera

I agree....also,many ppl have no idea how to use autofocus...Press the shutter 1/2 way, wait for the light to turn to green, then snap and when you get someone to take a picture of you explain the auto focus..most people think the camera magically does it for you

[jfelbab]

Optical Zooms are better than digital zooms ... but... digital zooms are still very useful at times.

1. Digital zooms are desireable in certain conditions where it makes the difference in getting a shot or none at all.

2. A digital zoom will show things in your viewfinder that would otherwise go unnoticed if you only used optical zoom.

Here are three shots to demonstrate. Camera used was a Konica/Minolta DiMAGE Z6. First image is at 1x, second is at 12x and third is at 48x. Also significant is that the camera's digital zoom produces better, significantly better, images than the 12x image enlarged in Photoshop.

Don't use digital zoom unless it is really needed but don't ignore it either.

1x optical


12x optical


48x (12x optical + 4x digital)