I have been taking 35mm photos for many years, but probably should update to a digital camera. I see some great photography here and would like to contribute. What are suggestions for 'relatively' inexpensive cameras? I think I would want at least a removable memory card. Thanks, John
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I have been taking 35mm photos for many years, but probably should update to a digital camera. I see some great photography here and would like to contribute. What are suggestions for 'relatively' inexpensive cameras? I think I would want at least a removable memory card. Thanks, John
mwtdvm
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John,
The market is wide open and there are lots of choices out there. I think you need to decide just how much you want to spend and what features you want/need. If you are looking for a digital SLR, then it probably won't be that inexpensive.
Features and array size are increasing and prices continue to come down. My nikon 990 Coolpix was $900 nine years ago and a 3.1 Mp camera is $69 now.
Sort of like calculators..
Amazon.com lets you sort by price and then you can look for reviews on line.
Doing the research is worth the time and you may find a great bargain.
Good hunting..
The market is wide open and there are lots of choices out there. I think you need to decide just how much you want to spend and what features you want/need. If you are looking for a digital SLR, then it probably won't be that inexpensive.
Features and array size are increasing and prices continue to come down. My nikon 990 Coolpix was $900 nine years ago and a 3.1 Mp camera is $69 now.
Sort of like calculators..
Amazon.com lets you sort by price and then you can look for reviews on line.
Doing the research is worth the time and you may find a great bargain.
Good hunting..
What he said. I've got a beginner DSLR, Nikon D40 with 2 lenses and love it. I've also got a nice point & shoot Nikon Coolpix S550 which is great to carry around. About $170 for the coolpix and around $700 invested in the D40 and lenses.
MrPhil
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I have a little point-and-shoot Canon SD1100IS. 8MP, 3x optical, 4x digital zoom. Takes very good pictures. What I really like about it is how quickly it shoots. Shutter is very quick, almost as quick as film.
butchd
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If all you're going to use it for is PC, get one of the old 2.8 mp units that were rated for 150K shutter actuations back 10 years ago. The medium was changing so quickly hardly any of the state-of-the-art of that time were much more than "broken in". If you're lucky some of your 35mm glass will go on a digital body. Check KEH in GA for their Nikon, Canon, Pentax, Minolta. I bought a Nikon 1DH for less than 3c and can use lenses that I started using in '74. The camera was $4,000.00 new. It'll outlive me.
I've had a Cannon S2IS (5MP), for about 3 years now. I believe the current model is an 8 or 10 MP. It is a SLR, 12X zoom lens, full auto, or a full array of optional functionality. It is light weight and very simple to use. The power source is 4 AA batteries, and I use the rechargeable types. Uses the standard SanDisk memory cards, which come in numerous capacity sizes. If you set it for one notch less resolution, a 1 Gig card will hold over a thousand images. The image quality at that resolution is comparable to a High Def image on a 42" screen. The most important thing is the "IS", Image Stabilization. I have hand held 1/10th sec exposure and got very satisfactory results.
Having used a Nikon F2, with several lenses and Rollie's over the years, I find the new little digital will handle everything I have asked of it. This is a link to a Digital Camera "resource" with great info.
http://www.imaging-resource.com/
Having used a Nikon F2, with several lenses and Rollie's over the years, I find the new little digital will handle everything I have asked of it. This is a link to a Digital Camera "resource" with great info.
http://www.imaging-resource.com/
animalmother
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truckemup97
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I bought my daughter a Kodak C913 for Christmas. It's a simple point-n-shoot, 9.? megapixels, ~$100 on sale. It takes great pix and has withstood the beating a 12 y/o can dish out. I would recommend it without hesitation.
You also can't go wrong with almost any Nikon. I've been using a Nikon CoolPics for several years.
You also can't go wrong with almost any Nikon. I've been using a Nikon CoolPics for several years.
cmort666
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If you're used to 35mm SLRs, you'll probably want to get a digital SLR. I've got a Canon Digital Rebel Xt. I refused to get a point and shoot digital because I simply can't take a decent picture with one. I've been extremely happy with my DSLR. It's two versions behind the current Canon. The prosumer Canons are decent cameras for the money.
