Recommend your digital camera

Ladybug720 · November 2010

Im in need of a new one for the holidays and doing a little online shopping. Any recommendations?

TIA

eesome · November 2010

I LOVE my Nikon Coolpix!

Ladybug720 · November 2010

eesome:
I LOVE my Nikon Coolpix!

Thats what I was just looking at on best buy. Is yours a touch screen

ohsaysaysay · November 2010

If you want a point and shoot, any sony will do you good!

MillerTime13 · November 2010

I have a Canon Powershot - the second one I've had. This one's a couple years old. Easy to use without messing with a bunch of settings (though you can), clear pictures. Not always the greatest in low light, but other than that I can't complain.

lilmrsT86 · November 2010

Absolutely love my Nikon Coolpix as well! I had a Sony Cybershot before this one and I liked it too but the Nikon is soooooo much better! : )

Temp878586125009588 · November 2010

I have a Panasonic Lumix, and it has lasted well over the years! I recommend this one.

btsrc5 · November 2010

I love my new Sony NEX. it is a hybrid between a P&S digital and a digital SLR.

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_158NEX3KK/Sony-NEX-3K-Black.html?search=sony+hybrid+camera

tandb2010 · November 2010

I have an Olympius, I love it. I call it the Tanya Proof Camera. It can be droped from 10 feet, Frozen to -5 C and be plopped in the pool up to 10 Feet as well. I love the fact that I can had it over to my neighbours little guy (he's 4) and not worry about it. So worth it.

Fianschneid · November 2010

MillerTime13:
I have a Canon Powershot - the second one I've had. This one's a couple years old. Easy to use without messing with a bunch of settings (though you can), clear pictures. Not always the greatest in low light, but other than that I can't complain.

I love the Canon Powershot. I'm also on my second. (MH dropped the first one in the ocean - oops). I agree with MillerTime. It is a great camera and super easy to use.

blue+skies · November 2010

I've had two Sony Cybershots (just because I lost the first one on vacation) and loved both! They are great point and shoot cameras and the photos always turned out very clear with good color. GL!

Peglet · November 2010

I agree on the Canon - I'm on my second one and it's great.

But...if it's in your budget, I LOVE my Nikon D5000. My husband *shocked* me with it last Christmas and I can't put it down.

tblauvelt · November 2010

Sony cybershot TX5.

It's digital, it's waterproof, takes awesome panorama pics (easy too), it's small enough to fit anywhere, and it's got a very cool sleek design. I highly recommend it.

ETA: It's touchscreen on the back.

BlueEyeZ1981 · November 2010

I have the Kodak Easy Share Z915 and I love it! Took beautiful pictures while we were in Hawaii and super easy to use. it's 10 megapixels and 10x zoom! Great price too at only $120.

https://www.amazon.com/Kodak-EasyShare-Digital-Camera-Black/dp/B0021XW3YU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1290537428&sr=8-1

Jules08 · November 2010

Okay, this may be a bit too much for an answer, BUT

Nikon or Canon are your 2 top brands and I would stick with those. They make reputable and quality products. Look at buying from B&H or Adorama vs Best Buy (better return policies: no restocking fees if you get a soft copy of a lens etc.)

If you are interested at all in a DSLR (if not skip down)

Canon:

Rebel- Entry level, cropped sensor, have names like XT, XTi, XS, XSi, T1i, T2i

30D, 40D, 50D-Semi pro, cropped sensor

7D, 5D, 5Dii-Still considered semi-pro but used by many pros

1D's-Professional cameras

Nikon:

D40, D60, D3000, D5000 Entry level, cropped sensor

D70, D80, D90, D7000 Still considered semi-pro but used by many pros, cropped sensor

D300, D700 Professional, full frame

D3, D3x, D3s Professional, full frame

For the D40, D60, D3000, and D5000 in the Nikon series: Nikon, in order to keep the price of the body of the camera low for consumers to buy into DSLR's, moved the auto focus motor out of the body and into the lens - you MUST use AF-S lenses. This makes lenses for those lines of cameras more expensive, but since hobbyists traditionally don't buy a ton of lenses, it was ok. So the nicer lenses do NOT auto focus on those bodies because the lens does not have an AF motor inside of it.

IF YOU CAN do NOT buy the kit lens. Canon's kit is known to be crappy glass. Nikon's is a bit better but still not great glass. Look for a prime: 35mm, 50mm, or 85mm. These have a fixed aperture, are faster, and will produce sharper images.

If you want a zoom for the versatility, again look for a fixed aperture zoom.

If you are going to invest in a DSLR please take the time to learn how to use it, meaning shooting in manual (mode not focus, 99.9% of pros use AF, no need for MF that's crazytalk Stick out tongue ). Buying a DSLR and shooting on Auto means you are just buying a really expensive point and shoot.

If you are looking for something a little better than a P&S but are not quite ready to jump into the world of DSLR's, the Canon Powershot G11 is highly recommended.

Lightdrwr · November 2010

I have a Canon G11 and I LOVE it! The G12 either just came out or is coming out soon and it has HD video. The G11 has video, just not HD.

Ladybug720 · November 2010

Jules08:

Okay, this may be a bit too much for an answer, BUT

Nikon or Canon are your 2 top brands and I would stick with those. They make reputable and quality products. Look at buying from B&H or Adorama vs Best Buy (better return policies: no restocking fees if you get a soft copy of a lens etc.)

If you are interested at all in a DSLR (if not skip down)

Canon:

Rebel- Entry level, cropped sensor, have names like XT, XTi, XS, XSi, T1i, T2i

30D, 40D, 50D-Semi pro, cropped sensor

7D, 5D, 5Dii-Still considered semi-pro but used by many pros

1D's-Professional cameras

Nikon:

D40, D60, D3000, D5000 Entry level, cropped sensor

D70, D80, D90, D7000 Still considered semi-pro but used by many pros, cropped sensor

D300, D700 Professional, full frame

D3, D3x, D3s Professional, full frame

For the D40, D60, D3000, and D5000 in the Nikon series: Nikon, in order to keep the price of the body of the camera low for consumers to buy into DSLR's, moved the auto focus motor out of the body and into the lens - you MUST use AF-S lenses. This makes lenses for those lines of cameras more expensive, but since hobbyists traditionally don't buy a ton of lenses, it was ok. So the nicer lenses do NOT auto focus on those bodies because the lens does not have an AF motor inside of it.

IF YOU CAN do NOT buy the kit lens. Canon's kit is known to be crappy glass. Nikon's is a bit better but still not great glass. Look for a prime: 35mm, 50mm, or 85mm. These have a fixed aperture, are faster, and will produce sharper images.

If you want a zoom for the versatility, again look for a fixed aperture zoom.

If you are going to invest in a DSLR please take the time to learn how to use it, meaning shooting in manual (mode not focus, 99.9% of pros use AF, no need for MF that's crazytalk ). Buying a DSLR and shooting on Auto means you are just buying a really expensive point and shoot.

If you are looking for something a little better than a P&S but are not quite ready to jump into the world of DSLR's, the Canon Powershot G11 is highly recommended.

No, that was exactly what I needed! Thank you!

Mrs. Stew · November 2010

Jules08:
Okay, this may be a bit too much for an answer, BUT

Nikon or Canon are your 2 top brands and I would stick with those. They make reputable and quality products. Look at buying from B&H or Adorama vs Best Buy (better return policies: no restocking fees if you get a soft copy of a lens etc.)

If you are interested at all in a DSLR (if not skip down)
Canon:
Rebel- Entry level, cropped sensor, have names like XT, XTi, XS, XSi, T1i, T2i
30D, 40D, 50D-Semi pro, cropped sensor
7D, 5D, 5Dii-Still considered semi-pro but used by many pros
1D's-Professional cameras
Nikon:
D40, D60, D3000, D5000 Entry level, cropped sensor
D70, D80, D90, D7000 Still considered semi-pro but used by many pros, cropped sensor
D300, D700 Professional, full frame
D3, D3x, D3s Professional, full frame

For the D40, D60, D3000, and D5000 in the Nikon series: Nikon, in order to keep the price of the body of the camera low for consumers to buy into DSLR's, moved the auto focus motor out of the body and into the lens - you MUST use AF-S lenses. This makes lenses for those lines of cameras more expensive, but since hobbyists traditionally don't buy a ton of lenses, it was ok. So the nicer lenses do NOT auto focus on those bodies because the lens does not have an AF motor inside of it.
IF YOU CAN do NOT buy the kit lens. Canon's kit is known to be crappy glass. Nikon's is a bit better but still not great glass. Look for a prime: 35mm, 50mm, or 85mm. These have a fixed aperture, are faster, and will produce sharper images.
If you want a zoom for the versatility, again look for a fixed aperture zoom.
If you are going to invest in a DSLR please take the time to learn how to use it, meaning shooting in manual (mode not focus, 99.9% of pros use AF, no need for MF that's crazytalk ). Buying a DSLR and shooting on Auto means you are just buying a really expensive point and shoot.

If you are looking for something a little better than a P&S but are not quite ready to jump into the world of DSLR's, the Canon Powershot G11 is highly recommended.

Great info!

I had to add, I have the Nikon P80, which is the best point-and-shoot you can get without jumping up to a DSLR, and I love it!

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