What is a good camera for an amateur photographer?

Question by : What is a good camera for an amateur photographer?
My wife is wanting a new "good" camera for her birthday. She has a pretty good Sony point and shoot camera, but I think she is wanting something a little better. Can anyone recommend a decently priced camera? Thanks.


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Answer by Elvis
canon sd1100 or sd1200
check them out at canonusa.com
you will be able to find them cheaper online

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What brand of camera is better to buy for larger prints?

Question by Surfr: What brand of camera is better to buy for larger prints?
I am not a big photographer, but I want a simple, affordable point-and-shoot camera that will let me make good 8x10, or even 11x14, prints. I've looked around at different stores and taken a few test photos, but it seems like every camera produces an image that looks good on the LCD, but when I zoom in to look at it, it looks rather blurry or pixelated. Which brand of cameras takes pictures that produce better large prints?


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Answer by Pooky
You might be looking at a smaller version of the photo taken by that model.

Keep in mind that point and shoot usually (except that weird Sigma DP 1) have smaller sensor v.s. a dSLR.

Try here: this is a 12 MP dSLR-a full size one.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/little_pooky/2966355192/

Click on [all sizes] and click on [original] to see the full size.

another sharp one would be this http://www.flickr.com/photos/little_pooky/2691305849/

this one http://www.flickr.com/photos/little_pooky/2522671413/

and probably this one http://www.flickr.com/photos/little_pooky/2520715156/

These will print fine at 20 x 30.

p.s. I was able to print clear photos with a point and shoot 3 MP Panasonic camera.

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How does a no battery point and shoot camera judge exposure?

Question by hung poo: How does a no battery point and shoot camera judge exposure?
I have like a 5 dollar small point and shoot 35mm film camera and am wondering how it is supose to give around the correct exposure with no internal light meter?


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Answer by All the Best
I think it doesn't try to so you can only get good results if you use it in environments with certain lighting conditions.

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What kind of camera should I get DSLR camera should I get?

Question by betty lou2010: What kind of camera should I get DSLR camera should I get?
Right now I just have a point and shoot camera that doesn't take very good pictures. I want to spend under $ 1000. I want a camera that takes really nice pictures of the outdoors and daily life. I want a step up from plain digital, I want to take really nice photos but I don't know anything about it! Any advice would be appreciated!


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Answer by maxma327
I would suggest an entry level DSLR such as the Nikon D3100 or Canon T2i. Go to a reputable camera store and try them both out. Which one feels better in your hands? Which camera's menus, dials, etc feel more intuitive?

Don't expect to instantly take great pictures as there's a steeper learning curve with DSLRs than a point and shoot digital camera. Practice, practice, practice and learn all you can about proper exposure and the relationships between aperture, shutter speed, and iso. Just remember: while you can use a DSLR like a point and shoot camera by leaving it on auto mode, you really aren't using it to its potential.

Finally, join photography sites like www.dpreview.com and flickr to see and learn from other level photographers.

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Which point and shoot camera to buy?

Question by sherry: Which point and shoot camera to buy?
I wanna buy a point and shoot camera and I am willing to spend $ 200 - $ 250. Please suggest which brand should I go for and the model as well.


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Answer by Colorful L
I would suggest Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 10MP with 12x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD.Great image quality.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QFZMBU?ie=UTF8&tag=computer0bd-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001QFZMBU

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How do you fix a Nikon Coolpix point and shoot with a lens barrel that won't retract?

Question by Marilyn: How do you fix a Nikon Coolpix point and shoot with a lens barrel that won't retract?
I have a Nikon Coolpix L18/L16 point and shoot camera. Have never had a problem with it until today, the lens barrel is stuck and won't retract. I thought maybe it was low battery power and put fresh batteries in it and it still won't retract! I'm scared to really try and force the barrel to retract has anyone else had this problem and how did you solve it?


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Answer by fhotoace
You are correct in NOT forcing it to close

Take your camera to a repair shop for repair

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Is a Canon SD1000 a good camera to purchase?

Question by balmuff: Is a Canon SD1000 a good camera to purchase?
I'm looking for an inexpensive point & shoot camera. So far all the reviews I've checked recommend the sd1000.
What do you think?
Would a Sony, Kodak or Panasonic be better?
I'm going on a trip through NA and want an easy to use camera that will take great snaps. Picture quality is most important to me.


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Answer by jellybean
Yes. Canon is a great brand and the sd1000 takes picures just like being there. I wish I had one.

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Which do you recommend for a beginner: A bridge camera or a point&shoot camera?

Question by : Which do you recommend for a beginner: A bridge camera or a point&shoot camera?
so im interested in photography and want to get in to it but i dont know which camera to start with. People say dslr cameras may be hard for starters so im thinking on getting either a bridge camera or a point&shoot camera. i've had p&s cameras before but i only used them when socializing, you know, nothing too artsy, just simple pictures of my friends and I. But now i want to create stuff, like really get into photography so what camera should i get?


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Answer by Aldo
call me bias but i like to point and shoot better

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