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Digital cameras - need some advice - 7/5/2008 6:21:53 AM
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ebony101
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I'd like to purchase a digital camera -I've finally decided to give up my old but trustworthy 35mm. I'm trying to decide between the Olympus FE310 and the BENQ DC840? Does anyone have any advice about either one.
If you have information about any other brand that would be good too.
Thanks.
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RE: Digital cameras - need some advice - 7/5/2008 8:06:12 AM
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An 8mpx camera, like the one you are considering is right in the perfect density zone for point and shoot digital cameras. Going higher than that can actually degrade the image slightly as more pixels are packed into a small chip. The Casio Z750 (7.5mpx) was amazing; but, the 10mpx version was actually less impressive.
If you have children, then I would suggest that you pick your camera on how fast it focuses and shoots when you push the shutter.
I'm not a BENQ fan and the Olympus cameras I had in the past defnitely had a lag. You might want to check out various brands by going to a place where thousands of actual users post images and discuss various models. My choices would be to check out the Casio, Canon and Olympus forums at www.dpreview.com. They also have reviews of various cameras, including point and shoot models.
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RE: Digital cameras - need some advice - 7/9/2008 12:24:13 PM
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You *cannot* go wrong with a Canon PowerShot -- pretty much any model. My PowerShot A95 from 2005 still works great. I just "upgraded" to a DSLR, but as far as P&Ss go, I wouldn't need better than that.
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RE: Digital cameras - need some advice - 7/10/2008 12:07:23 AM
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I have a little HP E427. $70, 6Mpixel; about as budget as they come.
For the money, it is great. No zoom, but for the money, I'll get over it. You DO have to hold very still when you shoot, but I think that's an indicator of how good the resolution CAN be.
Best thing is I can pull the memory card, stick it in the laptop, and transfer pics pronto in less than 30 seconds.
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RE: Digital cameras - need some advice - 7/10/2008 12:18:38 AM
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What kind of photography are you looking to do?
If you are wanting to do portraits and such, I would not suggest a point and shoot. Go with an SLR.
If you just want it for birthday parties, and don't really care about the high-artsy stuff, then you can still with a P&S.
Personally, though, I would still recommend an SLR.
Nikon has THIS ONE, which I think is a fantastic entry level SLR and is very easy to use.
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RE: Digital cameras - need some advice - 7/10/2008 8:37:01 AM
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The Nikon D40 or D40x is a great way to begin using a digital SLR and a good suggestion if people already have some experience with digital photography. But, if a person has never had any digital camera, as it appears in this case, then the SLR option is probably not the best choice as a first camera. There are a number of reasons for saying this, including the differences in the sizes not only of the camera; but, the chips used in the respective types of cameras. And, of course, very few SLR's have video capability.
Most people moving from a point and shoot camera to an SLR end up complaining about things like depth of field or sharpness at first because it takes them a little while to understand the options on their camera and how particular lenses work on a particular body. And, even though the Nikon is very small for an SLR it is too large to slip into a pocket or purse.
Even if one has an SLR, there are times when it's great to have a small point and shoot like at an amusement park or at the pool with the kids.
Now, once a person decides that they are very interested in working at getting better with their digital photography then the Nikon D40 or the upcoming Canon 1000D or XSi is a great choice and they can, then, go farther. But, even the entry level SLRs are a bit more challenging for a first time digital camera owner and could actually discourage them in the long run.
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What kind of photography are you looking to do?
If you are wanting to do portraits and such, I would not suggest a point and shoot. Go with an SLR.
If you just want it for birthday parties, and don't really care about the high-artsy stuff, then you can still with a P&S.
Personally, though, I would still recommend an SLR.
Nikon has THIS ONE, which I think is a fantastic entry level SLR and is very easy to use.
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RE: Digital cameras - need some advice - 7/10/2008 9:31:12 AM
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There's also the question of price. A D40 (I have one and am quite fond of it) is inexpensive for an SLR but still costs $400. The P&Ss we were discussing were more on the lines of $100-$200.
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RE: Digital cameras - need some advice - 7/10/2008 10:02:46 PM
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SLR means Single Lens Reflex. Generally, these are cameras that are bodies to which you can attach a variety of lenses. But, the real difference between a point and shoot is that when you look through the viewfinder you are also looking right through the camera's lens and seeing what it sees.
Most point and shoot cameras do not even have a viewfinder. It simply shows the image on an LCD screen on the back of the camera. But, it can also be put into a pocket or purse. I have an SLR; but, I also do a lot of shooting with a point & shoot on trips and get great images. You will too.
Here are some users comments about the L11.
But, the L14 may have additional features regarding Vibration Reduction.
But, both of these cameras have been discontinued. The camera that I would suggest, if you want Nikon is the L18, which goes for $119.95 at B&H Photo. The 3" LCD appeals to me as does the anti-shake. It looks like a terrific camera for the price.
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Thanks for all the advice everyone. What does SLR stand for  ?
I saw a Nikon CoolPix L11 and L14. (I feel pretty confident about it, since most of you all recommend Nikon.) I'm going to check out the features of those. Are CoolPix cameras different to SLR's?
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RE: Digital cameras - need some advice - 7/13/2008 5:08:27 AM
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Thanks to everyone for your input. I'm thinking of settling for the Canon. I'll search on the web for one with a decent price and hope to get it in time for my upcoming vacation.
Thanks once again for your advice.
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RE: Digital cameras - need some advice - 7/13/2008 9:32:41 AM
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I prefer the Canon cameras over the Nikon point and shoot. From experience, they shoot faster when the button is pressed. Have fun with whatever you choose... and, let us know how your choice turned out for you, so it will be a help to others.
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Thanks to everyone for your input. I'm thinking of settling for the Canon. I'll search on the web for one with a decent price and hope to get it in time for my upcoming vacation.
Thanks once again for your advice.
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RE: Digital cameras - need some advice - 7/26/2008 2:40:44 AM
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ebony101
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I did purchase my camera eventually from Amazon. I chose the Canon PowerShot A470. I have yet to use it but I took a few practise shots so far. It's great, but if you want a slim camera, this is not the one to have. If like me, you're not too picky about size, it's ok.
The instruction booklet does not give information on all the modes and icons on the function buttons, so I'll email Canon to get information on those.
Other than that I'll post in the poll: What digital camera do you have?
Thanks once again for everyone's input & advise.
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RE: Digital cameras - need some advice - 7/26/2008 10:00:17 PM
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The best place to find out all about your camera is a site where hundreds of users of your camera congregate. I've been visiting www.dpreview.com for more than 7+ years and I've had many different cameras in that time. I have always been able to find other people that had whatever camera I had and were willing to help.
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I did purchase my camera eventually from Amazon. I chose the Canon PowerShot A470. I have yet to use it but I took a few practise shots so far. It's great, but if you want a slim camera, this is not the one to have. If like me, you're not too picky about size, it's ok.
The instruction booklet does not give information on all the modes and icons on the function buttons, so I'll email Canon to get information on those.
Other than that I'll post in the poll: What digital camera do you have?
Thanks once again for everyone's input & advise.
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. I had liked the BENQ for its shake free mode and night time pics. 
