Wednesday, January 31, 2007
I Want A New Camera
I love my digital camera. I'm actually surprised because I really liked my old Cannon Rebel 35mm. The only thing I don't like on the digital is the zoom. My camera is a 3x optical zoom and 5 megapixels. I'm thinking of getting a new digital, one with more pixels and better zoom. I would love to have on before Jazz Fest and vacation. The one I'm thinking of getting is this one. It has 10x optical zoom and 7.1 megapixels. Anyone out there that knows anything about digital cameras feel free to offer me any advice. Is this a good choice? Or should I be looking for something else?
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I can't quite make out which model this is, but I'm a bit of a camera bug, and my favorite site for reviews is Steve's Digicams. That link is to the page that allows you to choose cameras based on megapixels. So if you have certain cameras in mind, like the one you have pictured here is 7.1Mpixels, just choose the 6-7 Megapixel button and a list of cameras that he has reviewed appears. Note that digital slrs have their own button and review area. On each camera's review page, there's a drop-down menu on the left, choose "Steve's Conclusions" and after that, you can go back and read the whole review if you want.
My Big Sis just bought a Sony that is similar in form and function to the Kodak you have pictured here, and while that class of camera all take good photos, they aren't optimal for concert photos.
The huge range of the zoom is helpful, as is the image stabilization that most of these types have, but that just stops YOUR camera shake. It doesn't help in dim light if your subject is moving, strumming, drumming, etc.
In the end, it comes down to cash money. Concert shots at night on a lighted stage is like sports photography; a dSLR with fast (good in low light) lenses work best, but alas, are hideously expensive.
Again, the type of camera you identified here is nice, but can be difficult to use to get great shots of moving subjects in low light situations like concerts. General photography though, they are quite good. Personally, I like a good wide angle lens, and the widest these tend to go is around 35mm (in 35mm photography equivalent lenses), which isn't very wide. That's ok thought, if you have room to back up for wide shots if need be.
I'll look at what's available in the price range near the Kodak you have here, and come back later with an update.
Thanks for all the information. I appreciate it a lot.
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