Which Camera Should I Buy

[loveisashihtzu]

I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good camera for me to buy, i can only take very basic photos however i do want to get much better.

I dont have a camera at present, my mother in law has taken all the photos of my pup but her camera isnt that crash hot either.

So, whats a good camera for a beginner thats not more than $400?

[Kirislin]

do you want a point and shoot or a DSLR?

[iggy mum]

do you want a point and shoot or a DSLR?

What's a DSLR and what does it do?

ETA I just want a very basic camera too to take pics of the pets. What do you think about something like this one?

Cheap Pentax Digital Camera

Edited September 1, 2010 by iggy mum

[Kirislin]

DSLR this explains it better than I could.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_singl...s_reflex_camera

Persephone takes beautiful photos with a point and shoot. these are her cameras

Fuji finepixS8000sfd and a sony cybershot DSCN1

Edited September 1, 2010 by Kirislin

[iggy mum]

Thanks for that, I think DSLR's may be too complicated for me. I think a point and shoot should be all I would need. I'm not a camera/photo person at all so don't want to spend a lot of money on something I will probably only occasionally use. I just want to be able to take a reasonably good photo of the animals or whatever. Are any particular brands best for this. I also don't want one that drains the batteries after only about a dozen pictures taken either. My last camera did this and I was forever buying batteries. Any advice would be appreciated.

Sorry loveisashihtzu, I didn't mean to take over your thread!

[ellz]

Thanks for that, I think DSLR's may be too complicated for me. I think a point and shoot should be all I would need. I'm not a camera/photo person at all so don't want to spend a lot of money on something I will probably only occasionally use. I just want to be able to take a reasonably good photo of the animals or whatever. Are any particular brands best for this. I also don't want one that drains the batteries after only about a dozen pictures taken either. My last camera did this and I was forever buying batteries. Any advice would be appreciated.

Sorry loveisashihtzu, I didn't mean to take over your thread!

I have a new Olympus SP600UZ and it's a really good camera. Point and shoot if you want it to be, but when you're a bit more confident or wanting a certain effect, you can also do a lot of adjustment to the settings.

It takes 4 batteries, but doesn't chew through them terribly quickly. I convinced Dick Smith to throw a charger and extra batteries in when I purchased it so I always have a set in and a set charging now but I think since I've had it (a couple of months now) I've only changed the batteries once and I'd taken something like 1000 photos at fairly large sizes.

[Kirislin]

You could buy a dslr and a 50mm lens and never take it out of auto, then it's like a point and shoot but if the urge takes you, you can alot more with it.

Edited September 1, 2010 by Kirislin

[iggy mum]

You could buy a dslr and a 50mm lens and never take it out of auto, then it's like a point and shoot but if the urge takes you, you can alot more with it.

If only I was rich enough!!!!

[iggy mum]

I have a new Olympus SP600UZ and it's a really good camera. Point and shoot if you want it to be, but when you're a bit more confident or wanting a certain effect, you can also do a lot of adjustment to the settings.

It takes 4 batteries, but doesn't chew through them terribly quickly. I convinced Dick Smith to throw a charger and extra batteries in when I purchased it so I always have a set in and a set charging now but I think since I've had it (a couple of months now) I've only changed the batteries once and I'd taken something like 1000 photos at fairly large sizes.

Hey ellz

Is this the one you mean

http://www.topbuy.com.au/tbcart/pc/Olympus...00UZ-p54974.htm

and if so, is the price okay??

[Kirislin]

I have a new Olympus SP600UZ and it's a really good camera. Point and shoot if you want it to be, but when you're a bit more confident or wanting a certain effect, you can also do a lot of adjustment to the settings.

It takes 4 batteries, but doesn't chew through them terribly quickly. I convinced Dick Smith to throw a charger and extra batteries in when I purchased it so I always have a set in and a set charging now but I think since I've had it (a couple of months now) I've only changed the batteries once and I'd taken something like 1000 photos at fairly large sizes.

Hey ellz

Is this the one you mean

http://www.topbuy.com.au/tbcart/pc/Olympus...00UZ-p54974.htm

and if so, is the price okay??

cheaper here but you need to compare postage costs. I've no idea what it's like, I'm just comparing prices.

http://www.dwidigitalcameras.com.au/store/...?idProduct=2534

[ellz]

I have a new Olympus SP600UZ and it's a really good camera. Point and shoot if you want it to be, but when you're a bit more confident or wanting a certain effect, you can also do a lot of adjustment to the settings.

It takes 4 batteries, but doesn't chew through them terribly quickly. I convinced Dick Smith to throw a charger and extra batteries in when I purchased it so I always have a set in and a set charging now but I think since I've had it (a couple of months now) I've only changed the batteries once and I'd taken something like 1000 photos at fairly large sizes.

Hey ellz

Is this the one you mean

http://www.topbuy.com.au/tbcart/pc/Olympus...00UZ-p54974.htm

and if so, is the price okay??

That's a pretty good price, even with postage it is still under the $300 mark.

I was chatting with Trafford (very well known dog world photographer) one night about some photos that I had taken with my camera and he asked me why I chose that camera over others. My first thought was "oh shit I've stuffed up" but he then said I'd done a good job and after he'd looked at the specs was going to buy himself one as a backup to his other gear and for quick photos when he doesn't have the other stuff at hand.

I love it. For what I want, it's perfect. I posted some photos on Facebook the other day and somebody asked me what lens I'd used because he liked one of the photos. When I told him it was a high-end point and shoot his reply was "you're killing me".

[iggy mum]

I have a new Olympus SP600UZ and it's a really good camera. Point and shoot if you want it to be, but when you're a bit more confident or wanting a certain effect, you can also do a lot of adjustment to the settings.

It takes 4 batteries, but doesn't chew through them terribly quickly. I convinced Dick Smith to throw a charger and extra batteries in when I purchased it so I always have a set in and a set charging now but I think since I've had it (a couple of months now) I've only changed the batteries once and I'd taken something like 1000 photos at fairly large sizes.

Hey ellz

Is this the one you mean

http://www.topbuy.com.au/tbcart/pc/Olympus...00UZ-p54974.htm

and if so, is the price okay??

That's a pretty good price, even with postage it is still under the $300 mark.

I was chatting with Trafford (very well known dog world photographer) one night about some photos that I had taken with my camera and he asked me why I chose that camera over others. My first thought was "oh shit I've stuffed up" but he then said I'd done a good job and after he'd looked at the specs was going to buy himself one as a backup to his other gear and for quick photos when he doesn't have the other stuff at hand.

I love it. For what I want, it's perfect. I posted some photos on Facebook the other day and somebody asked me what lens I'd used because he liked one of the photos. When I told him it was a high-end point and shoot his reply was "you're killing me".

OK You've talked me into it. I'll go and get it now. If it all goes wrong, you know who I'm going to blame, don't you!!

[ellz]

OK You've talked me into it. I'll go and get it now. If it all goes wrong, you know who I'm going to blame, don't you!!

*gulp*

Seriously though, I'll be surprised if you don't like it or can't use it. You'll find it very versatile. It CAN be a bit daunting initially so my advice is to follow every bit of documentation in the box and have a good read of the manual and user guide.

Looking forward to seeing your photos!

[iggy mum]

OK You've talked me into it. I'll go and get it now. If it all goes wrong, you know who I'm going to blame, don't you!!

*gulp*

Seriously though, I'll be surprised if you don't like it or can't use it. You'll find it very versatile. It CAN be a bit daunting initially so my advice is to follow every bit of documentation in the box and have a good read of the manual and user guide.

Looking forward to seeing your photos!

Done, so now it's just a waiting game until it arrives. Can't wait to take a pic of Peanut in her new collar which arrived today!!!

Thanks ellz

[iggy mum]

Again, sorry for jumping in loveisashihtzu,

You can have your thread back now. PROMISE!!!!

[Kirislin]

well, when it arrives you'd better start posting in the photos thread and maybe even join the monthly challenges. hmmmmm?

[iggy mum]

well, when it arrives you'd better start posting in the photos thread and maybe even join the monthly challenges. hmmmmm?

:D :D :p

OUCH!!! I felt that

BUT, I don't think I'll give you the just yet! Keep up the hmmmmm'ing and I may just have to you! Or I might just get ........ For now, I'm here....