I'm investing in buying a new camera, not too expensive but im buying it by myself. I know for sure i want a canon. But, im not sure which one will be the best. ANYONE with any ideas about how i can make a decision, please help (:
@beckyburton Well, since im buying it myself the price isn't really a problem just the more it is the longer i have to save MY money to get to buy the camera
Try a used camera with a lower shutter count... there are OFTEN people who shell out big bucks for the newest camera and end up never using it so will sell it for a great price reduction....
Are you looking for a point and shoot or a Digital SLR camera such as Canon Rebel, Canon 60D type?
If you are not sure, I'd say borrow a DSLR camera for a couple of days. The biggest advantage of a DSLR is that you have no delay in between pressing hte button and taking the picture. And, of course, it gives you way more options to control exposure and get creative...
If you are willing to put the time to learn how to shoot in manual mode and you really like photography it is a totally worth investment.
The one thing I never liked about the entry lovel DSLR (The Canon Rebel line) is that you don't have the "wheel" on the back. The 20D, 30D, 40D, 50D, 60D have a wheel, which makes changing your aperture much faster and intuitive.
If you are concerned about making prints in big sizes and megapixels are problematic, don't worry about it: I have 2x3 feet prints made from the first rebel canon made digitally (with 6 megapixels) and eveybody thinks it is a print I just made with a 14 megapixel camera...
The biggest image I ever printed was a canvas 30x40 inches from the 8 megapixels 20d and it is absolutely stunning and sharp. No pixelation.
I would say to go for the Canon 60D. Or, if money is not an issue, the Canon 7D.
I personally have used the Canon 40D for over 3 years now and I love it.
I've got a Canon PowerShot G10 and I'm satisfied with it.
It's got a lot of options to shoot in manual mode but also has a pretty good auto function. I'm really happy with the way my outdoor pictures turn out but not overjoyed about the indoor pics, especially when using the flash. But that might also be due to my not so great technique.
My next buy will be a DSLR. I think the PowerShot G10 is a good step towards a DSLR. But I have no idea if that's your goal.
I bought my first DSLR camera last June, and did quite a bit of research before I did. You have to keep in mind that I'm a total beginner. I asked the professional photographer who had taken my kids photos what he recommended, and he recommended the Canon Rebel EOS XSi. He said the one thing to be sure to do is get the lenses with the stabilizer on them. It's been a great camera for me. There's still so much for me to learn on it. I will never be anything other than a hobby photographer, so it's plenty camera for me.
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If you are not sure, I'd say borrow a DSLR camera for a couple of days. The biggest advantage of a DSLR is that you have no delay in between pressing hte button and taking the picture. And, of course, it gives you way more options to control exposure and get creative...
If you are willing to put the time to learn how to shoot in manual mode and you really like photography it is a totally worth investment.
The one thing I never liked about the entry lovel DSLR (The Canon Rebel line) is that you don't have the "wheel" on the back. The 20D, 30D, 40D, 50D, 60D have a wheel, which makes changing your aperture much faster and intuitive.
If you are concerned about making prints in big sizes and megapixels are problematic, don't worry about it: I have 2x3 feet prints made from the first rebel canon made digitally (with 6 megapixels) and eveybody thinks it is a print I just made with a 14 megapixel camera...
The biggest image I ever printed was a canvas 30x40 inches from the 8 megapixels 20d and it is absolutely stunning and sharp. No pixelation.
I would say to go for the Canon 60D. Or, if money is not an issue, the Canon 7D.
I personally have used the Canon 40D for over 3 years now and I love it.
Great website that will let you see a side-by-side comparison of all the models you are considering. Great for figuring out what to buy next.
It's got a lot of options to shoot in manual mode but also has a pretty good auto function. I'm really happy with the way my outdoor pictures turn out but not overjoyed about the indoor pics, especially when using the flash. But that might also be due to my not so great technique.
My next buy will be a DSLR. I think the PowerShot G10 is a good step towards a DSLR. But I have no idea if that's your goal.