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Which digital camera do I buy? I am looking into purchasing a new digital camera, but I am not professional or anything. I just want something that 1) I can afford and 2) that will let me take good pictures and 3) allow me to get creative. Again, I am just an amateur. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks a lot!
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Diane Dupuis |
Hi Stephanie, My basic suggestions: * Get at least a 3 megapixel * Know what you are planning to take pictures of and look for the features you will need (i.e. I wanted to take good action pictures, so I needed the 10x zoom and a fast burst mode but also wanted to take macros and have a video option) * I have a Fuji S5000 and love it * Keep in mind that on top of the cost of the camera, you will need a bigger memory card and spare batteries, also possibly a camera case - so figure at least another $100 or more * Once you have your camera, you will need to decide how you are going to get prints from the pictures. Many places nearby allow you to bring a cd in and get prints (i.e. Walmart, Loblaws, etc.) There are also many on-line places, or you may want to have your own printer at home (factor in the cost of a decent printer, ink and paper). I personally send my photos out on-line - I prefer getting real photos back (just like from my film shots). * Once you've narrowed down your choices to a couple, take yourself to a store and try them out (hold them, take a sample picture, do the buttons seem in the right place? etc.) Most salespersons at larger non-photography stores are not experts - so do all your homework before going. http://www.fujifilm.ca/education/Default.php?ParentID=3&eduhomeid=2&SectionID=177&SID=180 http://www.betterphoto.com/digital/buying-best-digital-cameras/01-intro.php http://www.compar.com/infopool/articles/news1vs3.html http://www.viewz.com/shoppingguide/digicam9.shtml www.digitalreview.ca http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/ddkphotos/page?.file=prc.html Good luck!
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John C. Schwentner |
go to Steve's digicams.com and check out the Minolta Dimage Z2. $ 350.00 or so and does everything you will want. 4.0 mp 38-380mm optical zoom. One of the very best built in flashes too at 39 guide no.
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