I want a camera that can take these kind of pictures:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/13606906@N04/2215160561/
What camera would that be? Browse the other pictures and tell me how much would a camera of that capability cost?
I want a camera that can take picture up close crystal clear with the background out of focus.
Best answer:
Answer by biggs_f
buy yourself a DISAPOSABLE camera!
What do you think? Answer below!
First of all, that photo looks like it was digitally enhanced. So no camera is going to give you that shot instantly. To get an image like that you need photo software on your computer. If you want to take great pictures though I would suggest the Canon PowerShot A630. It runs about $ 350.
ReplyDeleteMost good cameras run in the $ 200-400 range. I would suggest going to a camera shop (not best buy) and talking to a store clerk to see which one is best for you. Also, if you buy from a camera shop it might cost a little more, but the usually will throw in a couple of classes with the purchase of the camera. Classes usually include learning how to take black and white, close up, sunset, etc. It's worth a little extra money.
The data with this image shows that it was maed with a Nikon Coolpix 4600. This is a lowly 4 MP camera that is discontinued,butcan be bought for less than $ 100. We use Annafur around here as a prime example that it's not the camera that matters so much as it is the photographer. In other words, if you know what you are doing, you can make nice images with almost any camera.
ReplyDeleteSo your answer is right there on the page you have linked. If you have a Nikon Coolpix 4600 and know how to use it, you can make that kind of picture.
If someone is doing it, it must be possible.
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What would I suggest for you today? How about a Canon Powershot SD1000. This is an excellent camera available for under $ 200 pretty much everywhere cameras are sold.
If you go to http://www.flickr.com/cameras/canon/powershot_sd1000/ and just scroll down the page, you will be very impressed with what the general public is doing with this little camera.
Canon SD1000 (IXUS 70): http://www.steves-digicams.com/2007_reviews/sd1000.html
- Also: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Canon/canon_sd1000.asp Go there and click on "Read Owner Opinions."
These days it's not so much about the camera but what Program you use to download it to.
ReplyDeleteA terrific camera if you don't want to spend a ton of money and you want to have most of the options of the big cameras would be the Panasonic Lumix. They have incredibly clear, crisp , accurately coloured pics. I have the FZ 8 and I love it. I just took a photography class with a group that all had SLR's and my camera took pics every bit as good as many of theirs. So much, as in anything, it has a lot to do with the operator! If you want a SLR camera the best priced for quality is the Canon Rebel XTi. Both of these cameras are a great deal from Amazon.com.
When you get your camera take a short evening course-it is very helpful and you will enjoy your camera so much more!
The picture has been digitally altered: for one thing, it is black and white but the bugs are in color.
ReplyDeleteAs for a good camera, what do you really want to do? Do you want a camera that can shoot closeups and also longer shots? Most point and shoot cameras have a very limited zoom factor (usually 3 to 4x). That said, there are a lot of decent basic cameras in the under $ 300 range. If you want a camera you can learn a lot on, such as using various manual settings like shutter speed and aperture, but not have to buy a lot of extra lenses for (if you're not ready to go in that direction), you might look at the Canon S5 IS. The IS part means the camera has image stabilization, which really does help you make better shots by reducing camera shake (you would still need a tripod for certain kinds of shots, but you can do a lot just holding the camera). It has a 12X optical zoom (if you see "digital zoom" don't pay any attention, optical is lot more important), 8 megapixels, and unlike the earlier version I have (the S3 IS) a "hot shoe" which allows you to attach an external flash. It has full manual controls, pretty much like the much more expensive digital SLR cameras (where you can swap out lenses), and also lots of automatic shooting modes.
If you think you might want to order this camera, this is one of the best sites to buy from, they are a huge, highly respected company and their prices are excellent.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/495623-REG/Canon_2077B001_Powershot_S5_IS_Digital.html
You have to be talented like Annafur to create a picture like that!
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