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In all seriousness, it all depends on your budget.
Anything in Panasonic's Lumix line is great, the more you spend the better the camera will be. I own one myself, so there is some bias to that recommendation. But the proof is in the pics. I'll upload one later.
Canon and Nikon have some great point and shoots out there, but they also have some garbage marketed to people who only want the name, and to be able to push one button, not giving a crap about CA or low light noise.
Look for the models that let you take control over the camera settings. Generally they are the higher end ones, and have better lenses built into them.
And don't forget, read reviews, read reviews and read some more reviews. Remember that many of them are from people who are not photographers, so look for reviews from real professionals, but be careful. If their blogs keep going on and on about Nikon, and they are reviewing a $50 Nikon point and shoot, giving it 10 stars out of 5, it's likely they have been paid to give a good review.
check the Nikon COOLPIX A with a fixed 28mm f2.8 lens and 16.2mpx APS-C sensor
the raw quality look really sharp
http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Nikon_COOLPIX_A/RAW_quality.shtml
the raw quality look really sharp
http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Nikon_COOLPIX_A/RAW_quality.shtml
Like I said... Fuji S602.
Its pretty old isn't? Quite cheap because its age but, could you elaborate on why you recommend it?
http://panasonic.net/avc/lumix/compact/ts5_ft5/index.html
Mainly because it can take a beating and keep on ticking.
And besides, if you ever want to make your own idol videos you sure will need something that can be dunked in the water for those shower/pool scenes, be rinsed off after getting lube all over it after them slip and slide scenes, and can take hitting the floor when she knocks it out of your hands as she says "Do what?!"
Seriously though, I own an older model of this and it takes wonderful photos, especially macro shots. Fairly inexpensive for the quality you get in that package too.
Mainly because it can take a beating and keep on ticking.
And besides, if you ever want to make your own idol videos you sure will need something that can be dunked in the water for those shower/pool scenes, be rinsed off after getting lube all over it after them slip and slide scenes, and can take hitting the floor when she knocks it out of your hands as she says "Do what?!"
Seriously though, I own an older model of this and it takes wonderful photos, especially macro shots. Fairly inexpensive for the quality you get in that package too.
This is a full size crop of a pic I took with the older version of that Lumix camera.
ISO 800, 1/30 sec, Flash fired, about 12 inches away from the circuit board in a fairly dark room (only other light was from my computer monitor at the time).
While you can not read the numbers on the SMD components in that, under the conditions mentioned it is a great picture.
ISO 800, 1/30 sec, Flash fired, about 12 inches away from the circuit board in a fairly dark room (only other light was from my computer monitor at the time).
While you can not read the numbers on the SMD components in that, under the conditions mentioned it is a great picture.
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Seriously, you might consider sticking with a Canon. And to give you a straight answer to your overly generalized question which deserved a douche-bag answer, there is no 'best' camera. It comes down to what you do. You should consider one of the Olympus PEN cameras. They're quick and responsive with very nice image quality.
Want something cheaper, get the micro 4/3 Pentax camera. Great little device and snappy.
I don't suggest any Nikon p&s's though since they are known for being laggy to store images even on the faster SD cards, plus they are sluggish to take photos. I love Nikon in the studio, but stay away from it on the street.
Want something cheaper, get the micro 4/3 Pentax camera. Great little device and snappy.
I don't suggest any Nikon p&s's though since they are known for being laggy to store images even on the faster SD cards, plus they are sluggish to take photos. I love Nikon in the studio, but stay away from it on the street.
Generally, (There's that word again) Point and shoot cameras are the bottom of the barrel.. Lag from power on to first picture can be sh!tty..
I started with the Besler Topcon Super D 35mm camera back in the day.. http://www.lomography.com/magazine/reviews/2009/03/27/the-beseler-topcon-super-d-a-battle-camera
I still have it.. Never a glitch..
These days, I selected Nikon as my primary digital SLR.. Two days ago, my new 5300 with WiFi and GPS arrived.. 24 Megapixel, 5 shot per second.
I'm up to three Nikon's, and am shooting a wedding in Las Vegas July 4th..
It's all fun and games until the bride drops her panties..
I started with the Besler Topcon Super D 35mm camera back in the day.. http://www.lomography.com/magazine/reviews/2009/03/27/the-beseler-topcon-super-d-a-battle-camera
I still have it.. Never a glitch..
These days, I selected Nikon as my primary digital SLR.. Two days ago, my new 5300 with WiFi and GPS arrived.. 24 Megapixel, 5 shot per second.
I'm up to three Nikon's, and am shooting a wedding in Las Vegas July 4th..
It's all fun and games until the bride drops her panties..
I have a Canon DSLR that I bought in 2006 and it's batteries are still functioning quite well. I can still find aftermarket batteries for it on amazon and ebay.
I would say that if it's a name brand and was a somewhat popular camera, or used the same battery as several different models, aftermarket batteries will be fairly easy to get. If it wasn't too popular, you might have some issues finding them.
I would say that if it's a name brand and was a somewhat popular camera, or used the same battery as several different models, aftermarket batteries will be fairly easy to get. If it wasn't too popular, you might have some issues finding them.
Lithium Ion batteries are designed to have a limited number of charge cycles. (200 to 500 depending on Mfg.)
If you discharge the battery every day, and then re-charge it, that's 365 per year.
Aftermarket batteries can work well, but do your research, as some are crap..
I try to use OEM batteries.
Your mileage will vary..
If you discharge the battery every day, and then re-charge it, that's 365 per year.
Aftermarket batteries can work well, but do your research, as some are crap..
I try to use OEM batteries.
Your mileage will vary..
2016 Update.
I just returned from Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, (C. E. S. to some) and the new Nikon D500 is on my shopping list for the March release date. Ten frames per Second for 200 shots (Amazing), and 4K video, WiFi of course and Bluetooth. What's not to like?
I just returned from Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, (C. E. S. to some) and the new Nikon D500 is on my shopping list for the March release date. Ten frames per Second for 200 shots (Amazing), and 4K video, WiFi of course and Bluetooth. What's not to like?
I've always been partial to Canon. Been using it my entire career. I use a 1D now.
What was Canon's products like?
What was Canon's products like?
In its annual refresh Canon has updated its 50x optical zoom SX range, with the SX540 HS offering a massive 24-1200mm equivalent zoom all from the one body.
There's a 20.3-megapixel high sensitivity sensor, paired with the latest DIGIC 6 processor for the best low-light capability from the series yet. With a 100x digital zoom option, the extra resolution of this model compared to last year's SX530 comes in handy for cropped-in shots at the 2400mm equivalent.
If you're looking for an affordable all-in-one with significant zoom then, and despite few differences to last years' model, the PowerShot SX540 HS is in with a shout thanks to its £300 price tag.
There's a 20.3-megapixel high sensitivity sensor, paired with the latest DIGIC 6 processor for the best low-light capability from the series yet. With a 100x digital zoom option, the extra resolution of this model compared to last year's SX530 comes in handy for cropped-in shots at the 2400mm equivalent.
If you're looking for an affordable all-in-one with significant zoom then, and despite few differences to last years' model, the PowerShot SX540 HS is in with a shout thanks to its £300 price tag.
I will NEVER use a 24-1200mm lens. What's the minimum aperture, 16? And the camera shake would be ridiculous, no? Anything over 300mm, unless you're The Hulk, would cause camera shake. I'm not going to shlep around a monopod for a 24mm minimum lens.
And, as a professional, I would also never use a Powershot.
And the camera shake would be ridiculous, no? Anything over 300mm, unless you're The Hulk, would cause camera shake. I'm not going to shlep around a monopod for a 24mm minimum lens. And, as a professional, I would also never use a Powershot.
It's official, last night Nikon had the D5 D500 rollout, with demos in hand. That camera did not want to leave my hand. Amazing tech these days. The ISO on the D5 goes to 3.2 million. This means it will take a picture in a cave at midnight. The D500 only goes to 1.2 million. (Smaller sensor) My D500 will be arriving end of April. Both have WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth, 4K video.. The D5 body is $6500 USD, the D500 body is $1995. I also ordered the new SB 5000 electronic flash system for $600..
- Radio Control Advanced Wireless Lighting
- Cooling System for 100 Consecutive Shots
- Compatible with Nikon i-TTL
- Guide Number: 113' at ISO 100 and 35mm
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