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I really want to get a decent camera to take some professional photos of my work. I've looked into cameras a little bit...but, I honestly find it overwhelming.

I'd just like to be able to take some high resolution photos. I have no idea how to really make that happen. There seems to be SO many options. Some of which end up being almost $1000, or more.

I'm not looking to spend anywhere near a thousand dollars.

Can anyone recommend a good entry level camera that will take some nice photos? Links would help! Any other info would be helpful too. Thanks!
 
If you're not planning on getting a DSLR or one of the newer mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras, then the picks of the bunch for me would be the Canon Powershot S100, Canon Powershot G12, Panasonic Lumix LX5, and the Fujifilm X10.

If you're getting a DSLR... take your pick - I don't think any of the major manufacturers (Canon, Nikon, Sony and Pentax) make any duds; Canon and Nikon lenses likely will be easier to find, while Sony and Pentax both offer in-body image stabilization. Might also be worth considering the newer mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras such as the micro 4/3 cameras from Olympus and Panasonic, or the NEX series from Sony, but I'm not sure what the price is on these.
 
If you want to spend less than $500 a point and shoot will be your best bet. The new Canon S100 is a great camera at $429. If you wanted to spend a little less you could get the S95 (last generation), as it's on sale for $299. Both are great cameras that shoot RAW images. This will allow more correction to the images after you upload them to your computer.

Canon S100 @ B&H Photo Video
Canon PowerShot S100 Digital Camera (Black) 5244B001 B&H Photo

Canon S95 @ B&H Photo Video
Canon PowerShot S95 Digital Camera 4343B001 B&H Photo Video
 
jjkacz said:
If you want to spend less than $500 a point and shoot will be your best bet. The new Canon S100 is a great camera at $429. If you wanted to spend a little less you could get the S95 (last generation), as it's on sale for $299. Both are great cameras that shoot RAW images. This will allow more correction to the images after you upload them to your computer.

Canon S100 @ B&H Photo Video
Canon PowerShot S100 Digital Camera (Black) 5244B001 B&H Photo

Canon S95 @ B&H Photo Video
Canon PowerShot S95 Digital Camera 4343B001 B&H Photo Video
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:iagree:

Great advice here!
 
I was going to recommend the Nikon D3000 body with a 30mm F1.8 would run you right around $500.
You can get some really amazing pictures.

Just my 2 cent
 
jjkacz said:
If you want to spend less than $500 a point and shoot will be your best bet. The new Canon S100 is a great camera at $429. If you wanted to spend a little less you could get the S95 (last generation), as it's on sale for $299. Both are great cameras that shoot RAW images. This will allow more correction to the images after you upload them to your computer.

Canon S100 @ B&H Photo Video
Canon PowerShot S100 Digital Camera (Black) 5244B001 B&H Photo

Canon S95 @ B&H Photo Video
Canon PowerShot S95 Digital Camera 4343B001 B&H Photo Video
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:iagree:


I got to use an S100 when my XTi crapped out on me. And the image quality is amazing for such a little camera.
 
Thanks guys. I don't necessarily have a budget per say. I just don't WANT to spend a ton of money. I really have no problem buying used if it saves me a few bucks.

This camera is just going to strictly sit in my shop to have at my disposal. I just want to capture high res photos of my higher end packages and services.

Can someone explain to me the main differences between a dslr, and a point and shoot?
 
In my opinion for the best point and shoot is the Panasonic Lumix series. I bought my wife one a few years ago and it takes just as good of pictures as my Canon 40D with a $1000 lens on it...

Check out the Lumix DMC-ZS10. It's comparable to the one we have.

Happy Hunting!

Edit: check out the Lytro camera interesting technology.
 
manichol said:
in my opinion for the best point and shoot is the panasonic lumix series. I bought my wife one a few years ago and it takes just as good of pictures as my canon 40d with a $1000 lens on it...

Check out the lumix dmc-zs10. It's comparable to the one we have.

Happy hunting!

Edit: Check out the lytro camera interesting technology.
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17-55?
 
I'm starting to think I'm just gonna bring my Fujifilm to the shop, haha.

My fuji takes pretty good pictures. It's a 14mp camera.

I think I'd like to take a photography class before I make any choices on a camera that costs a grand, ha.
 
Just get 5dii and 24-70mm, you all never look back! :dblthumb2:
 
I have the Canon S95. I wanted something that had plenty of manual control, larger sensor than most point and shoots, decent higher ISO performance, do at least 720 video, and easy to put in a pocket to carry around. I have a DSLR (Nikon) so size and portability was very key to me.

Overall, it is an decent camera (had a great review at dpreview). The manual control options are great with most variables easy to access - no wading through numerous menus. The caveats: The macro is not as close as some, the flash exposure could be better, sometimes has problems focusing in telephoto in lower light, and no viewfinder (I do miss this at times). In some ways, it is harder to hold steady than my DSLR.

If I had to do it all over again, I would probably buy it again though.
 
I take a lot of pictures of cars and have used quite a few cameras before the Canon Rebel was introduced to the market. I'm on my 3rd Canon Rebel.

I'm certainly no pro photographer, I do my best to frame-up the shot, hold the camera as still as possible and >click<.

Besides all the cool features of the Canon Rebel or the Nikon counterpart is the ability to capture the complete car from a side point of view in landscape mode without having to back-up a mile. Kind of a simple criteria but the most important aspect of the camera to me. With lesser cameras, actually lesser lenses, in order to get the entire side of most cars in the picture without having to cut-off either a portion of the front or back or both you have to back too far away from the car.

This is what I mean, with the stock lens that comes on the Canon Rebel I'm able to capture the entire side view of a car without having to back-up a mile.


FullSideShot.jpg


Note there's "white space" or "free space" in both the front of the car and the back of the car and this is after I cropped the picture out of the full shot to tighten the shot up.


For my work, this is and just clear, crisp, in-focus shots are the two most important factors for a good camera.

:Picture:
 
Mike posted a good option. If you want to keep it below 1000, I'd pick up the Canon Rebel series. I've had an XTi and loved it. It's a great entry model camera and if you get it used, you can pick one up for around 300 with a lens (remember that's used). It will NOT shoot video however. Canon U.S.A. : Consumer & Home Office : Digital SLR Cameras

Your rebel cameras now shoot hd video. If you're just starting, the 18-55mm lens is a great lense to use. It can take great shots, has image stabilization, and is pretty cheap. Most of the kits come with them. This is all very basic and if you have more questions, feel free to PM me
 
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